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METRO AREA · 2010 ACS

Jackson Metro

Jackson, MI · 1 counties · 160,248 residents · 701.897 sq mi
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Jackson has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $46,117. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $130,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
160,248
+1%since 2000
from 158,422 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
228 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 226 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.7
+8%since 2000
from 36.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
149K152K156K159K163K1990201020202024Jackson
2024160K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,117
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,171 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,947
+9%since 2000
from $20,171 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
26.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 26.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.418
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$130,000
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $96,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$678
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $505 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
50.2%
−26.3 ptssince 2000
from 76.5% in 2000
26.6% rent
Vacancy rate
12.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+26%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.4%(138,528)
Black7.8%(12,396)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(3,493)
Asian0.5%(835)
Other0%
Diversity Score24.6%(38,997)
2010
White, non-Hispanic85.9%(137,588)
Black7.8%(12,560)
Hispanic / Latino3%(4,837)
Asian0.7%(1,122)
Other2.3%(3,696)
Diversity Score31.4%(50,282)
Diversity Score
31
+27%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 84.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
+47%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 84.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.8%
−32.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
48.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.1%
−39.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
In this metro

Principal cities

JacksonCENTRAL31,022
What's inside

1 component county

Jackson CountyCENTRAL159,552
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jackson, MI?

Jackson, MI has about 160,248 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jackson, MI?

The typical household in Jackson, MI earns about $46,117 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jackson, MI expensive?

In Jackson, MI, the median home is worth about $130,000, and the typical rent is about $678 a month.

How educated are people in Jackson, MI?

About 17.5% of adults age 25 and over in Jackson, MI hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jackson, MI?

About 14.9% of people in Jackson, MI live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jackson, MI grown since 1990?

Yes, Jackson, MI has grown since 1990. The population has added about 10,492 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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