Jackson County's estimated 2025 population is 158,756 with a growth rate of -0.21% 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 -0.85% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Jackson County includes 83.88% White, 7.66% 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 | 134,365 | 83.88% |
| Black or African American | 12,267 | 7.66% |
| Two or more races | 10,614 | 6.63% |
| Other race | 1,357 | 0.85% |
| Asian | 1,230 | 0.77% |
| Native American | 339 | 0.21% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 15 | 0.01% |
Married
Widowed
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Never Married
Jackson County's average per capita income is $45,200. Household income levels show a median of $65,004. The poverty rate stands at 12.17%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $99,916 | $118,499 |
| Families | $83,211 | $103,612 |
| Households | $65,004 | $86,795 |
| Non Families | $39,255 | $54,434 |
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