Jackson County, Michigan Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Jackson County, Michigan has a population of 160,060, the 14th most populous county in Michigan. The median household income is $66,073 and the median home value is $193,700. The poverty rate is 11.7%.

Jackson County Quick Facts

Population 160,060

Median Household Income $66,07390% MOE ±$1,893

Median Home Value $193,70090% MOE ±$4,831

Poverty Rate 11.7%90% MOE ±0.9 pts

Unemployment Rate 5.5%90% MOE ±0.7 pts

Median Age 41.5 years90% MOE ±0.3 years

Homeownership Rate 75.0%90% MOE ±1.1 pts

Affordability Ratio 2.9x

Bachelor's Degree+ 23.4%90% MOE ±1.1 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 92.4%

Cities/Places 13

Population 160,060 14th of 83

Median Income $66,073 9% lower than state

Poverty Rate 11.7%

Unemployment 5.5%

How Jackson County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	158,636	160,060	+0.9%
Median household income	$66,037	$66,073	No clear change (+0.1%)
Median home value¹	$161,961	$193,700	+19.6%
Median gross rent	$962	$985	No clear change (+2.3%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Jackson

$66,073

$72,875

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Jackson

$193,700

$231,600

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 15.2%

$25K-$50K 21.6%

$50K-$100K 31.9%

$100K+ 31.4%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.5%

$10K-$15K

3.9%

$15K-$20K

3.5%

$20K-$25K

3.2%

$25K-$30K

3.9%

$30K-$35K

4.2%

$35K-$40K

4.1%

$40K-$45K

5.4%

$45K-$50K

4.0%

$50K-$60K

8.3%

$60K-$75K

10.9%

$75K-$100K

12.6%

$100K-$125K

11.1%

$125K-$150K

6.5%

$150K-$200K

7.2%

$200K+

6.7%

Employment

5.5% Unemployment Rate State: 5.7%|National: 5.2%

56.8% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 75.0%

Renter 25.0%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.9x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $985/mo 17.9% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

20.9%

18-34

21.7%

35-54

24.3%

55-74

25.5%

75+

7.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 45 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Jackson County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Jackson	31,058	$44,558	24.6%	$103,200
Michigan Center	4,999	$63,704	4.5%	$167,100
Vandercook Lake	4,375	$59,262	7.0%	$136,600
Spring Arbor	2,275	$63,631	4.4%	$225,000
Grass Lake	1,186	$80,938	5.6%	$205,100
Brooklyn	1,180	$56,324	9.0%	$200,000
Concord	1,118	$60,625	13.5%	$176,800
Vineyard Lake	1,031	$86,146	1.7%	$306,100
Springport	871	$46,417	25.0%	$99,200
Napoleon	745	$54,076	7.3%	$153,900
Cement City	629	$52,708	24.8%	$104,500
Parma	624	$71,250	16.4%	$158,500
Hanover	375	$62,656	12.5%	$145,800

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Population Overview

Jackson County is located in Michigan with a total population of 160,060. It is the 14th most populous county out of 83 in Michigan. The county encompasses 13 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Jackson County is 41.5 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 40.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Jackson County is $66,073. This is 9% lower than the state median of $72,875. It is also 18% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.7%. This is 12% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 5.5%. This is 3% lower than the state rate of 5.7%. The median home value is $193,700. Housing costs are 16% lower than the state median of $231,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, 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 2% higher than the state average of 73.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Jackson County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 82.0% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 7.3%. The Asian population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 3.4%.

Education

23.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 28% lower than the state rate of 32.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Jackson County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Michigan and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Jackson County, Michigan?

Jackson County has a population of 160,060, making it the 14th most populous county in Michigan.

What is the median income in Jackson County?

The median household income in Jackson County is $66,073 with a poverty rate of 11.7%.

How many cities are in Jackson County, Michigan?

Jackson County contains 13 Census-designated places.