Jackson County, Michigan Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Jackson County is located in Michigan with a total population of 160,187. It is the 13th most populous county out of 83 in Michigan. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Jackson County is 41.2 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 40.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Jackson County is $65,004. This is 9% lower than the state median of $71,149. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 17% lower. The poverty rate stands at 12.2%. This is 7% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.1%. The unemployment rate is 5.8%. The median home value is $182,900. Housing costs are 16% lower than the state median of $217,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Jackson County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 75.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% higher than the state average of 72.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Jackson County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 82.5% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 7.6%. The Asian population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 3.3%.

Education

23.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 28% lower than the state rate of 31.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.8%.