Jackson County PUMA, MI

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2024 Population

160,060

US Senator

Gary Peters

Democratic Party

US Senator

Elissa Slotkin

Democratic Party

2024 Median Age

41.5

0.728% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

11.6%

4.28% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$66,073

1.64% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$193,700

5.9% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

67,513

0.384% 1-year growth

About

3.48% of the households in Jackson County PUMA, MI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.8% of the residents in Jackson County PUMA, MI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Jackson County PUMA, MI are Jackson College (2,093 degrees awarded in 2024) and Spring Arbor University (772 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Jackson County PUMA, MI was $193,700, and the homeownership rate was 75%.

Most people in Jackson County PUMA, MI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Jackson County PUMA, MI was 2 cars per household.

Jackson County PUMA, MI borders Ingham County (South & East) PUMA, MI, Eaton & Clinton Counties PUMA, MI, Calhoun & Barry Counties PUMA, MI, Lenawee & Hillsdale Counties PUMA, MI, Washtenaw County (West, Northeast & Southeast) PUMA, MI, and Livingston County PUMA, MI.

United States Michigan

Population & Diversity

Jackson County PUMA, MI is home to a population of 160k people, from which 98.8% are citizens. As of 2024, 2.17% of Jackson County PUMA, MI residents were born outside of the country (3.47k people).

In 2024, there were 11.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (131k people) in Jackson County PUMA, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 11.8k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 5.75k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Jackson County PUMA, MI are Spanish (2,639 households), Arabic (382 households), and Polish (275 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

78,121

Women

48.8%

82,057

Men

51.2%

The resident population of United States in 2024 was 160,178 inhabitants, with 51.2% men, and 48.8% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in Jackson County PUMA, MI.

With the upper buttons you can add a filter by race.

Citizenship

98.8%

2024 Citizenship

98.8%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 98.8% of Jackson County PUMA, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Jackson County PUMA, MI was 98.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Jackson County PUMA, MI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Jackson County PUMA, MI

White (Non-Hispanic)
131k ± 558
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
11.8k ± 575
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
5.75k ± 603

4.09%

Hispanic Population

6.54k people

4.09% of the people in Jackson County PUMA, MI are hispanic (6.54k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Jackson County PUMA, MI as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
572 ± 586 people
India
409 ± 496 people
Korea
354 ± 461 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Jackson County PUMA, MI was Mexico, the natal country of 572 Jackson County PUMA, MI residents, followed by India with 409 and Korea with 354.

Foreign-Born Population

2.17%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

3.47k people

2.25%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

3.61k people

As of 2024, 2.17% of Jackson County PUMA, MI residents (3.47k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Jackson County PUMA, MI was 2.25%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Jackson County PUMA, MI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
2,639 households (1.74%)
Arabic
382 households (0.252%)
Polish
275 households (0.181%)

3.48% of the households in Jackson County PUMA, MI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22.3%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Jackson County PUMA, MI was Spanish. 1.74% of the households in Jackson County PUMA, MI reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,907 ± 369
Gulf War (2001-)
1,641 ± 360
Gulf War (1990s)
992 ± 180

Jackson County PUMA, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.77 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Jackson County PUMA, MI.

Health

95.1% of the population of Jackson County PUMA, MI has health coverage, with 47.1% on employee plans, 20.6% on Medicaid, 15% on Medicare, 11.5% on non-group plans, and 0.936% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Michigan see 1,276 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,276 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1246 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 281 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Michigan.

1,276 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Michigan

Primary care physicians in Michigan see an average of 1,276 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,276 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Michigan in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.4% under 18 years, 19.7% between 18 and 34 years, 37.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

4.9%

Uninsured

47.1%

Employer Coverage

20.6%

Medicaid

15%

Medicare

11.5%

Non-Group

0.936%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Jackson County PUMA, MI grew by 0.151% from 4.9% to 4.9%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Jackson County PUMA, MI changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Economy

The economy of Jackson County PUMA, MI employs 67.5k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Jackson County PUMA, MI were Motor vehicles & motor vehicle equipment manufacturing (4,484 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,137 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,975 people), and the highest paying industries were Industrial & miscellaneous chemicals ($241,261), Pharmaceutical & medicine manufacturing ($145,511), and Electric & gas, and other combinations ($134,711).

Males in Jackson County PUMA, MI have an average income that is 1.38 times higher than the average income of females, which is $56,487. The income inequality in Jackson County PUMA, MI (measured using the Gini index) is 0.421, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

32,818

Women

48.6%

34,695

Men

51.4%

The workforce of Jackson County PUMA, MI in 2024 was 67,513 people, with 48.6% woman, and 51.4% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Jackson County PUMA, MI.

With the upper buttons you can see the distribution of the average salary and add a filter by race.

Occupations

67.5k

2024 Value

0.384%

1 Year growth

± 0.384%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Jackson County PUMA, MI grew at a rate of 0.384%, from 67.3k employees to 67.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Jackson County PUMA, MI, are Other managers (2,007 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,847 people), and Secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive (1,519 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Jackson County PUMA, MI.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Michigan.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Michigan (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

67.5k

2024 Value

0.384%

1 Year growth

± 0.384%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Jackson County PUMA, MI grew at a rate of 0.384%, from 67.3k employees to 67.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Jackson County PUMA, MI, are Motor vehicles & motor vehicle equipment manufacturing (4,484 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,137 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,975 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Jackson County PUMA, MI, though some of these residents may live in Jackson County PUMA, MI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$54,557

Median earning men ± $2,213

$38,347

Median earning women ± $1,251

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($83,140), Public Administration ($71,174), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($61,404).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($58,566), Public Administration ($54,547), and Wholesale Trade ($44,094).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Michigan.

Y-Axis

2.16%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.37M people employed in Michigan. This represents a 2.16% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 23.6%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Michigan.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Michigan went to Donald J. Trump with 49.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.3%), followed by Jill Stein (0.788%).

Gary Peters and Elissa Slotkin are the senators currently representing the state of Michigan. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Michigan is currently represented by 13 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Jackson County PUMA, MI. Showing the available data for Michigan.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (49.7%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (48.3%)
Democratic Party
Jill Stein (0.788%)
Green Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Michigan went to Donald J. Trump with 49.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.3%), followed by Jill Stein (0.788%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Michigan for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Michigan

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Michigan.

Gary Peters

Senator from Michigan

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Elissa Slotkin

Senator from Michigan

Assumed office on January 3, 2025

Gary Peters and Elissa Slotkin are the senators currently representing Michigan.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Michigan over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

In 2024, universities in Jackson County PUMA, MI awarded 2,865 degrees. The student population of Jackson County PUMA, MI in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 2,447 male students and 5,080 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Jackson County PUMA, MI are White (1,423 and 49.8%), Unknown (1,115 and 39%), Black or African American (110 and 3.85%), and Two or More Races (87 and 3.04%).

The largest universities in Jackson County PUMA, MI by number of degrees awarded are Jackson College (2,093 and 73.1%) and Spring Arbor University (772 and 26.9%).

The most popular majors in Jackson County PUMA, MI are General Studies (1,246 and 43.5%), General Business Administration & Management (169 and 5.9%), and Social Work (152 and 5.31%).

The median tuition costs are $33,344 for private four year colleges, and $6,750 and $8,640 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2024 in Jackson County PUMA, MI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 51.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 16.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 7,527 (32.5% men and 67.5% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2024 there were 7,527 students enrolled in Jackson County PUMA, MI, 32.5% men and 67.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 5,043 records, of which 68.6% were women and 31.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Studies
1,131 degrees awarded
General Health Services
53 degrees awarded
Electrician
25 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Jackson County PUMA, MI was General Studies with 1,131 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Jackson County PUMA, MI according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Jackson College
2,093 degrees awarded
Spring Arbor University
772 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Jackson College with 2,093 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2024, 1,027 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Jackson County PUMA, MI, which is 0.559 times less than the 1,838 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,423 degrees mean that there were 1.28 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 1,115 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($33,344) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,560) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($800) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2024, 0.714% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.419% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Jackson County PUMA, MI in 2024 were High School or Equivalent (45.9k), Some college (30.4k), and Bachelors Degree (18.4k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Jackson County PUMA, MI was $193,700 in 2024, which is 0.582 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $182,900 to $193,700, a 5.9% increase. The homeownership rate in Jackson County PUMA, MI is 75%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Jackson County PUMA, MI have an average commute time of 22.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Jackson County PUMA, MI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$193,700

Median Property Value 2024

±$4,831

$46,927

Median Property Taxes

±$1,505

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Jackson County PUMA, MI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Jackson County PUMA, MI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

75%

Homeownership

2024

63.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 75% of the housing units in Jackson County PUMA, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 75%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Jackson County PUMA, MI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$66,073

Median Household Income

± $1,893

62.5k

Number of Households

± 1,847

In 2024, the median household income of the 62.5k households in Jackson County PUMA, MI grew to $66,073 from the previous year's value of $65,004.

The following chart displays the households in Jackson County PUMA, MI distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.421

2024 Wage GINI in Jackson County PUMA, MI

0.428

2023 Wage GINI in Jackson County PUMA, MI

In 2024, the income inequality in Jackson County PUMA, MI was 0.421 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.82% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Jackson County PUMA, MI was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Jackson County PUMA, MI in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Jackson County PUMA, MI across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (79%)
Worked At Home (9.83%)
Carpooled (7.8%)

In 2024, 79% of workers in Jackson County PUMA, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.83%) and those who carpooled to work (7.8%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

22.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Jackson County PUMA, MI have a shorter commute time (22.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.6% of the workforce in Jackson County PUMA, MI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Jackson County PUMA, MI compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Jackson County PUMA, MI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Jackson County PUMA, MI have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

11.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Jackson County PUMA, MI (17.5k out of 151k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Jackson County PUMA, MI is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.