Jackson, Michigan Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Jackson, MI Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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C
Health Below average
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D
Income Well below average
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F
Education Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Jackson | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 31,000 | 10,068,405 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 2845.8 | 104.1 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.82% | 0.19% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 35.5 | 40.3 | 37.3 |
| Households | 13,270 | 4,073,089 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Jackson declined by 8.4% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 31,000 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Jackson is Gen Z, aged 13–28, at 23.7% of residents. That is 2.5 points above Michigan as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 7,332 23.7% +2.5 pts
- Millennials 29–44 6,519 21.0% +0.3 pts
- Gen X 45–60 6,388 20.6% on par
- Boomers 61–79 4,132 13.3% -5.0 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Michigan, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 52.2% of the people living in Jackson and men 47.8%.
- Women 52.2% Michigan 50.5%
- Men 47.8% Michigan 49.5%
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Economy
Jackson has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Jackson | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $44,640 | $72,977 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.50% | 4.60% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 9.1% | 5.7% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Jackson is about 39% lower than in Michigan.
Housing
| Metric | Jackson | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $113,804 | $138,713 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $897 | $1,129 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 54.8% | 73.2% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Jackson is about 10.6 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $897 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Jackson spend about 25 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 105 hours, about 4.4 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Jackson | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 12.6 | 21.3 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 25.2 | 42.6 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 105 | 178 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $3,249 | $5,509 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 9.0% | 13.5% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 11,325 | 8,204 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,424 | 1,585 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Jackson is 13 minutes, shorter than the 21 minutes in Michigan.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Jackson has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Jackson | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.4% | 28.8% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.29 | 2.42 | 2.53 |
Health
Jackson has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Jackson | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 73.5 | 78.3 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 22.6% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 27.6% | 20.9% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Jackson, Michigan.
What is the population of Jackson, Michigan?
About 31,000 people live in Jackson, Michigan, in 13,270 households of 2.3 people on average. The median age is 35.5, so residents are younger than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 2 years.
How densely populated is Jackson, Michigan?
Averaged over its land area, Jackson, Michigan has 2,846 people per square mile, a density typical of urban and suburban areas. That is about 33 times the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Jackson, Michigan?
The median home costs 2.5 times the median household income ($113,804 against $44,640), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $897 a month takes about 24% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is unemployment high in Jackson, Michigan?
Unemployment in Jackson, Michigan is 9.1%, well above the U.S. rate of 5.2%, so job seekers may face more competition than elsewhere.
How common is a college degree in Jackson, Michigan?
13.4% of adults in Jackson, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 7), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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