Jackson County, Michigan Demographics 2026
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%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Jackson County Quick Facts
How Jackson County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 160,187 | 160,060 | -0.1% |
| Median household income | $65,004 | $66,073 | +1.6% |
| Median home value | $182,900 | $193,700 | +5.9% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
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.