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Jackson County

Michigan · 158,422 residents · 701.897 sq mi
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Jackson County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $43,171. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $96,300.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
158,422
+6%since 1990
from 149,756 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
226 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 213 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
36.6
+9%since 1990
from 33.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
149K152K156K159K163K1990201020202024Jackson County
2024160K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,171
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,156 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,171
+61%since 1990
from $12,556 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
9.0%
−3.0 ptssince 1990
from 12.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,300
+54%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $47,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$505
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $376 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
76.5%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 73.7% in 1990
23.5% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+37%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(135,648)
Black8%(12,006)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(2,145)
Asian0.3%(475)
Diversity Score24.5%(36,686)
2000
White, non-Hispanic87.4%(138,528)
Black7.8%(12,396)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(3,493)
Asian0.5%(835)
Diversity Score24.6%(38,997)
Diversity Score
25
Unchangedsince 1990
from 24 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.3%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 12.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.2%
+6.5 ptssince 1990
from 77.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 4.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.8 min
−19%since 1990
from 19.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Jackson County to nearby counties

JACKSON COUNTY VS
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Income$65,526+52%
Home value$198,800+106%
Population289,709+82%
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JACKSON COUNTY VS
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Income$64,242+49%
Home value$176,100+83%
Population45,738−71%
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JACKSON COUNTY VS
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Income$89,180+107%
Home value$374,100+288%
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JACKSON COUNTY VS
Lenawee County
Income$70,518+63%
Home value$196,800+104%
Population97,779−39%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jackson County, Michigan?

Jackson County, Michigan has about 158,422 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Jackson County, Michigan?

The typical household in Jackson County, Michigan earns about $43,171 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jackson County, Michigan expensive?

In Jackson County, Michigan, the median home is worth about $96,300, and the typical rent is about $505 a month.

How educated are people in Jackson County, Michigan?

About 16.3% of adults age 25 and over in Jackson County, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jackson County, Michigan?

About 9.0% of people in Jackson County, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jackson County, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Jackson County, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 8,666 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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