Jackson County's estimated 2026 population is 159,516 with a growth rate of -0.02% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Jackson County is the 14th largest county in Michigan. The 2010 population was 160,109 and has seen a growth of -0.37% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 41.5 years
Female: 42.5 years
Male: 40.4 years
There are 126,596 adults, (30,511 of whom are seniors) in Jackson County.
Female: 77,963 (48.7%)
Male: 82,097 (51.3%)
The racial composition of Jackson County includes 83.12% White, 7.39% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 133,048 | 83.12% |
| Black or African American | 11,836 | 7.39% |
| Two or more races | 11,705 | 7.31% |
| Other race | 1,683 | 1.05% |
| Asian | 1,239 | 0.77% |
| Native American | 495 | 0.31% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 54 | 0.03% |
Jackson County's average per capita income is $47,176. Household income levels show a median of $66,073. The poverty rate stands at 11.65%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $104,548 | $125,094 |
| Families | $87,128 | $109,261 |
| Households | $66,073 | $88,653 |
| Non Families | $40,869 | $52,581 |
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