Jackson County, Michigan

MI · FIPS 26075 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 160,060 #435 / 3,222
87th
Median Household Income $66,073 -12.1% #1,532 / 3,222
52th
Median Age 41.5 years +6.7% #1,651 / 3,222
49th
Median Home Value $193,700 -31.3% #1,473 / 3,222
54th
Median Gross Rent $985 -15.3% #1,047 / 3,222
67th
Poverty Rate 11.6% -7.6% #1,176 / 3,222
64th

Demographics

Jackson County has a population of 160,060, making it the #435 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.5 years, which is 6.7% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

97.8%
Native Born
2.2%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Jackson County is $66,073, ranking #1,532 out of 3,222 counties — 12.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 11.6% and unemployment stands at 5.5%.

Median Household Income
$66,073 −12.1% vs nat'l
Rank #1,532 of 3,222
52th percentile
Per Capita Income
$35,930 −12.9% vs nat'l
Rank #1,432 of 3,222
56th percentile
Poverty Rate
11.6% −7.6% vs nat'l
Rank #1,176 of 3,222
64th percentile
Unemployment Rate
5.5% +4.2% vs nat'l
Rank #2,320 of 3,222
28th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
23.4% −30.5% vs nat'l
Rank #1,446 of 3,222
55th percentile
Mean Commute Time
24.8 min −10.0% vs nat'l
Rank #1,976 of 3,222
39th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Jackson County is $193,700 (-31.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $985/mo and the homeownership rate is 75.0%.

Median Home Value
$193,700 −31.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,473 of 3,222
54th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$985 −15.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,047 of 3,222
67th percentile
Homeownership Rate
75.0% +16.5% vs nat'l
Rank #1,528 of 3,222
53th percentile
75.0% Homeownership

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Health

95.1% of residents in Jackson County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.7% above the national rate.

95.1% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
95.1% +3.7% vs nat'l
Rank #595 of 3,222
82th percentile

About Jackson County, Michigan

Jackson County, Michigan has a total population of 160,060, making it the 435th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Jackson County is 41.5 years, which is 6.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Jackson County is $66,073, which ranks #1,532 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 12.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.6%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5%.

The median home value in Jackson County is $193,700, 31.3% below the national median. Renters in Jackson County pay a median gross rent of $985 per month. The homeownership rate is 75.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Jackson County, 23.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 30.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.8 min.

Jackson County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 82.0% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (7.4%) and Two or More Races (5.4%).

All data for Jackson County, Michigan comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.