Jackson County, Michigan
MI · FIPS 26075 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 160,060 | — | #435 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $66,073 | -12.1% | #1,532 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.5 years | +6.7% | #1,651 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $193,700 | -31.3% | #1,473 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $985 | -15.3% | #1,047 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.6% | -7.6% | #1,176 / 3,222 | |
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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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%.
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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%.
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95.1% of residents in Jackson County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.7% above the national rate.
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.