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Jackson

Michigan · 31,022 residents (2025 est.) · 10.839 sq mi
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Jackson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,558. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $103,200. The poverty rate of 24.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 39% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
31,058
−14%since 2000
from 36,316 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,865 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 3,350 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.3
+13%since 2000
from 31.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:31,022 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
30K32K34K36K38K1990201020202024Jackson
202431K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,558
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,294 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,996
+71%since 2000
from $15,230 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.5%
+13.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 19.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.458
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.457 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade19.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information12.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$103,200
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$898
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $462 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
54.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 57.6% in 2000
45.3% rent
Vacancy rate
10.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.3%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 28.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.4%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
+13%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
30
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic72.2%(26,204)
Black19.5%(7,069)
Hispanic / Latino4%(1,469)
Asian0.5%(183)
Other0%
Diversity Score49.3%(17,899)
2024
White, non-Hispanic63.2%(19,639)
Black19%(5,887)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(2,126)
Asian0.5%(158)
Other10.5%(3,248)
Diversity Score68.6%(21,297)
Diversity Score
69
+39%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.6%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 77.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.0 min
+27%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 77.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.0%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
13.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.1%
−8.4 ptssince 2011
from 17.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2011
from 57.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.1%
−35.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
52.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.7%
−39.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2012
from 17.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.6%
−72.8 ptssince 2013
from 81.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.5%
+26.2 ptssince 2017
from 66.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2016
from 96.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2016
from 2.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jackson, Michigan?

Jackson, Michigan has about 31,058 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jackson, Michigan?

The typical household in Jackson, Michigan earns about $44,558 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jackson, Michigan expensive?

In Jackson, Michigan, the median home is worth about $103,200, and the typical rent is about $898 a month.

How educated are people in Jackson, Michigan?

About 16.1% of adults age 25 and over in Jackson, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jackson, Michigan?

About 24.6% of people in Jackson, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jackson, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Jackson, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 6,388 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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