Jackson, MI

Census Place

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    2024 Population
    31,058
    US Senator
    Gary Peters
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Elissa Slotkin
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    35.3
    1.15% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    24.6%
    3.57% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $44,558
    3.99% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    13,512
    2.53% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Jackson, 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.

    99% of the residents in Jackson, MI are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Jackson, MI are Career Quest Learning Centers-Jackson (58 degrees awarded in 2020).

    Most people in Jackson, MI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17 minutes. The average car ownership in Jackson, MI was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Jackson, MI is home to a population of 31.1k people, from which 99% are citizens. As of 2024, 1.86% of Jackson, MI residents were born outside of the country (578 people).

    In 2024, there were 3.34 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (19.6k people) in Jackson, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.89k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.25k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    99%
    2024 Citizenship
    99%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 99% of Jackson, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Jackson, MI was 99%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Jackson, MI
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      19.6k ± 771
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      5.89k ± 632
    3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      2.25k ± 440
    6.85%
    Hispanic Population
    2.13k people

    In 2024, there were 3.34 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (19.6k people) in Jackson, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.89k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.25k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    6.85% of the people in Jackson, MI are hispanic (2.13k people).

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

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    Global Diversity

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    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      83,098 ± 7,048 people
    2. India
      80,532 ± 6,939 people
    3. Iraq
      55,181 ± 5,751 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Michigan was Mexico, the natal country of 83,098 Michigan residents, followed by India with 80,532 and Iraq with 55,181.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    1.86%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    578 people
    1.98%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    617 people

    As of 2024, 1.86% of Jackson, MI residents (578 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, MI was 1.98%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      316 ± 107
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      218 ± 98
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      141 ± 78

    Jackson, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.45 times greater than any other conflict.

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

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    Health

    91.4% of the population of Jackson, MI has health coverage, with 34.4% on employee plans, 37.7% on Medicaid, 8.93% on Medicare, 9.57% on non-group plans, and 0.707% 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, 47.1% were men and 52.9% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.6% under 18 years, 24.4% between 18 and 34 years, 37.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.8% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.1% were men and 52.9% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    8.62%
    Uninsured
    34.4%
    Employer Coverage
    37.7%
    Medicaid
    8.93%
    Medicare
    9.57%
    Non-Group
    0.707%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Jackson, MI grew by 1.83% from 8.47% to 8.62%.

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

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    Economy

    The economy of Jackson, MI employs 13.5k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Jackson, MI were Manufacturing (2,577 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,364 people), and Retail Trade (1,657 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($79,545), Public Administration ($48,304), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($47,069).

    Employment

    Occupations

    13.5k
    2024 Value
    ± 865
    2.53%
    1 Year growth
    ± 8.74%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Jackson, MI grew at a rate of 2.53%, from 13.2k employees to 13.5k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Jackson, MI, are Production Occupations (1,733 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,483 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (1,350 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Jackson, MI.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    13.5k
    2024 Value
    ± 865
    2.53%
    1 Year growth
    ± 8.74%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Jackson, MI grew at a rate of 2.53%, from 13.2k employees to 13.5k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Jackson, MI, are Manufacturing (2,577 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,364 people), and Retail Trade (1,657 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Jackson, MI, though some of these residents may live in Jackson, MI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $40,578
    Median earning men ± $2,274
    $32,207
    Median earning women ± $2,021

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($75,833), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($59,706), and Construction ($48,792).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Information ($47,300), Public Administration ($42,304), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($39,940).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    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.

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    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

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (49.7%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (48.3%)
      Democratic Party
    3. 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.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Michigan

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    Gary Peters
    Senator from Michigan2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2015
    Elissa Slotkin
    Senator from Michigan1
    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.

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    Education

    In 2020, universities in Jackson, MI awarded 58 degrees. The student population of Jackson, MI in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 5 male students and 108 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Jackson, MI are White (51 and 87.9%), Black or African American (6 and 10.3%), and Hispanic or Latino (1 and 1.72%).

    The largest universities in Jackson, MI by number of degrees awarded are Career Quest Learning Centers-Jackson (58 and 100%).

    The most popular majors in Jackson, MI are Medical Assistant (32 and 55.2%), Medical Insurance Coding Specialist (8 and 13.8%), and General Administrative Assistant & Secretarial Science (7 and 12.1%).

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    In 2020 there were 113 students enrolled in Jackson, MI, 4.42% men and 95.6% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 92 records, of which 97.8% were women and 2.17% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. Medical Assistant
      32 degrees awarded
    2. Medical Insurance Coding Specialist
      8 degrees awarded
    3. General Administrative Assistant & Secretarial Science
      7 degrees awarded

    In 2020, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Jackson, MI was Medical Assistant with 32 degrees awarded.

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

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Career Quest Learning Centers-Jackson
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    58 degrees awarded

    In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Career Quest Learning Centers-Jackson with 58 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    In 2020, 1 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Jackson, MI, which is 0.0175 times less than the 57 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2020, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 51 degrees mean that there were 8.5 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 6 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Housing & Living

    People in Jackson, MI have an average commute time of 17 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Jackson, MI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Rent vs Own

    54.7%
    Homeownership
    2024
    59.4%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 54.7% of the housing units in Jackson, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 53.9%.

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

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $44,558
    Median Household Income
    ± $2,084
    13.3k
    Number of Households
    ± 800

    In 2024, the median household income of the 13.3k households in Jackson, MI grew to $44,558 from the previous year's value of $42,848.

    The following chart displays the households in Jackson, 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.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Jackson, MI is from Michigan.
    0.46
    2024 Wage GINI in Michigan
    0.462
    2023 Wage GINI in Michigan

    In 2024, the income inequality in Michigan was 0.46 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.474% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Michigan was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Michigan in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in Michigan across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (75.7%)
    2. Carpooled (10.2%)
    3. Worked At Home (8.97%)

    In 2024, 75.7% of workers in Jackson, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.2%) and those who worked at home (8.97%).

    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.

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    Commute Time

    17 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Jackson, MI have a shorter commute time (17 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0.792% of the workforce in Jackson, MI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

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

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    24.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Jackson, MI (7.49k out of 30.4k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 6 - 11 and then Females 35 - 44.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Jackson, 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.

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