Jackson is a city located in Jackson County, Michigan. Jackson has a 2026 population of 30,726. It is also the county seat of Jackson County. Jackson is currently declining at a rate of -0.31% annually and its population has decreased by -1.86% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 31,307 in 2020.
The median household income in Jackson is $44,558 with a poverty rate of 24.62%. The median age in Jackson is 35.3 years: 33 years for males, and 36.6 years for females. For every 100 females there are 90.4 males.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 35.3 years
Female: 36.6 years
Male: 33 years
There are 23,621 adults, (4,143 of whom are seniors) in Jackson.
Female: 16,315 (52.5%)
Male: 14,743 (47.5%)
The racial composition of Jackson includes 64.9% White, 19.14% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20,158 | 64.9% |
| Black or African American | 5,944 | 19.14% |
| Two or more races | 4,009 | 12.91% |
| Other race | 658 | 2.12% |
| Asian | 158 | 0.51% |
| Native American | 131 | 0.42% |
Jackson 's average per capita income is $37,586. Household income levels show a median of $44,558. The poverty rate stands at 24.62%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $91,230 | - |
| Families | $61,909 | $77,899 |
| Households | $44,558 | $59,012 |
| Non Families | $31,513 | $38,562 |
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