Jackson, MI โ€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

Jackson County ยท Michigan

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for Jackson based on 8 key metrics โ€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
Jackson
National Avg
Michigan Avg
Population: 65Income: 29Home Value: 9Safety: 99Education: 14Median Age: 58Climate: 50Cost of Living: 39

Quick Stats

Population

31,206

2023 ACS

Median Income

$42,848

2023

Median Home Value

$94,700

2023

Median Rent

$874

2023

Median Age

34.9

Unemployment

10.8%

Cost of Living Index

77.3

100 = national avg

Jackson is a city in Jackson County, Michigan, with a population of 31,206 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Jackson is one of the communities in Michigan.

The median household income in Jackson is $42,848, and the median home value is $94,700. The cost of living index is 77.3 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $874 per month. The unemployment rate is 10.8%, and the median age is 34.9 years.

People & Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Population

Total Population

31,206

Male

14,839

47.6%

Female

16,367

52.4%

Median Age

34.9

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

10.0%

High School or Higher

35.4%

Foreign Born

2.0%

Veterans

3.7%

Married

27.2%

Avg Household Size

2.3

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.508

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

White

65.7%

Foreign Born

2.0%

White
65.7%
Black
21.0%
Asian
0.5%
Native American
0.2%
Two or More
11.0%
Other
1.7%

Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.

Hispanic/Latino

6.3%

1,960 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

93.7%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
1,473 (75.2%)
Puerto Rican
300 (15.3%)
Cuban
28 (1.4%)
Guatemalan
27 (1.4%)
Honduran
24 (1.2%)
Other Hispanic
107 (5.5%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Asian Indian
26 (17.0%)
Chinese
19 (12.4%)
Filipino
17 (11.1%)
Korean
39 (25.5%)
Japanese
14 (9.2%)
Pakistani
14 (9.2%)
Cambodian
1 (0.7%)
Other Asian
22 (14.4%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Other Native American
52 (98.1%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

29,223

English Only

95.5%

#1 Non-English Language

Spanish

774 speakers

Limited English

1.5%

Language Distribution

Spanish
774 (2.6%)
Arabic
209 (0.7%)
Other Languages
109 (0.4%)
Slavic Languages
61 (0.2%)
Other Indo-European
58 (0.2%)
Korean
39 (0.1%)
Chinese
19 (0.1%)
Tagalog
17 (0.1%)
Other Asian
16 (0.1%)
German
11 (0.0%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

98.5%

Limited English Proficiency

1.5%

Spanish
32.4% limited English
Arabic
18.2% limited English
Other Languages
39.5% limited English
Slavic Languages
45.9% limited English
Other Indo-European
44.8% limited English
Korean
100.0% limited English
Chinese
47.4% limited English
Other Asian
93.8% limited English
French/Haitian/Cajun
100.0% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

1,142

3.7% of population

Disability Rate

19.1%

218 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$37,515

Unemployment Rate

11.4%

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
18.3%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
20.3%
Vietnam
31.3%
Korea
4.6%
World War II
2.6%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
5.8%
35-54
23.4%
55-64
32.5%
65-74
21.6%
75+
16.7%

Male Veterans

960

84.1%

Female Veterans

182

15.9%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$37,515

Non-Veteran Income

$27,378

Difference

$10,137

37.0% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

218

Without Disability

924

Disability Rate

19.1%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

23,193

#1 Ancestry

English

19.1% (5,973)

#2 Ancestry

Irish

16.0% (4,983)

#3 Ancestry

German

15.3% (4,759)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
English
19.1%
Irish
16.0%
German
15.3%
Polish
5.5%
American
4.7%
Italian
2.7%
French
2.5%
Dutch
1.3%
Scottish
1.2%
European
1.2%
Scotch-Irish
0.6%
Arab
0.5%
Swedish
0.5%
Sub-Saharan African
0.5%
Welsh
0.5%
Finnish
0.4%
Greek
0.3%
Canadian
0.3%
Norwegian
0.3%
Slovak
0.3%

Families & Households

Total Households

13,124

Family Households

6,726

51.2%

Married Couples

3,663

27.9%

Non-Family Households

6,398

48.8%

Single Mother Households

2,266

17.3%

Single Father Households

797

6.1%

Living Alone

5,460

41.6%

Children Under 18

Total Children

7,025

In Married Couple

3,258

46.4%

With Single Mother

2,866

40.8%

With Single Father

901

12.8%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$58,495

Married Couple Income

$81,297

Single Mother Income

$38,697

Single Father Income

$50,181

Avg Family Size

2.3

Avg Non-Family Size

2.0

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

328

Grandparents Responsible

97

Economy

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$42,848

-41% vs national

Per Capita Income

$23,984

-35% vs national

Poverty Rate

25.5%

+88% vs national

Gini Index

0.4584

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

10.8%

+108% vs national

SNAP Recipients

26.8%

of households

How Jackson Compares

Jackson vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Jackson is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Jackson. The median household income here is $42,848.

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Income Distribution

<$25K
30.4%
$25-50K
27.7%
$50-75K
17.1%
$75-100K
10.4%
$100-150K
10.4%
$150-200K
1.9%
$200K+
2.1%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

10.8%

+93% vs MI avg

Labor Force

14,804

Employed

13,178

Mean Commute

15 min

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

10.0%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

35.4%

of adults 25+

Median Age

34.9

Work from Home

6.9%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

77.3

100 = national avg

-22.7 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$34,004

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$80,372

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
79.1
Food
82.7
Transportation
67.8
Healthcare
86.2
Utilities
85.5

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$946

per month

2 Bedroom

$1,165

per month

The median household income in Jackson, MI is $42,848, which is 41.5% below the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $23,984. The poverty rate of 25.5% is higher than the MI state average of 14.1%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4584, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 10.8%, compared to the state average of 5.6%. The labor force is 14,804. 10.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The average commute time is 15 minutes, with 6.9% working from home. About 76.5% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 77.3, which is 22.7% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 79.1. A single adult needs to earn approximately $34,004 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin โ€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$135,000

Median List Price

$133,450

Price Per Sq Ft

$89

Days on Market

50

Active Inventory

128

Months of Supply

3.5

Seller's market

Zillow Home Value

$180,346

ZHVI โ€” January 2026

Zillow Rent Index

$1,108

ZORI โ€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

21.6%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

21.7%

Sale-to-List Ratio

96.1%

Buyer's market

Sold Above Asking
21.6%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
21.7%
Listings with Price Drops
25.8%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price โ†‘ 7.1%List Price โ†‘ 7.7%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

37

New Listings

40

Pending Sales

46

Homes Sold โ†“ 26.0%New Listings โ†“ 25.9%Pending โ†“ 14.8%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$89

Median List $/SF

$121

Sale $/SF โ†“ 3.3%List $/SF โ†‘ 26.0%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

House Price IndexFHFA

How much have housing prices increased in Jackson, MI? According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index for the Jackson, MI metro area, home prices have risen 523.8% over the past 40 years. Over 20 years, prices grew 63.6%. The 10-year growth rate is 96.4%. Over the last 5 years, prices increased 49.9%. In the most recent 2-year period, the index rose 13.7%. The FHFA HPI tracks average price changes in repeat sales or refinancings of single-family properties with conforming mortgages. Because this is a metro-level index, it reflects the broader Jackson, MI housing market rather than Jackson alone.

40yr โ†‘ 523.8%20yr โ†‘ 63.6%10yr โ†‘ 96.4%5yr โ†‘ 49.9%2yr โ†‘ 13.7%Q2 1986 โ†’ Q4 2025

Metro area: Jackson, MI

Jackson vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Jackson is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$94,700

Median Rent

$874

Total Housing Units

14,811

Vacancy Rate

11.4%

Owner Occupied

53.9%

Renter Occupied

46.1%

Median Property Tax

$1,597

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$823

Housing Types

Single Family
68.2%
Multi-Family
31.3%
Mobile Home
0.5%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$1,597

per year

Effective Tax Rate

1.69%

of home value

Median Home Value

$94,700

Estimated Mean Tax

$1,875

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($1,597) by the median home value ($94,700). In Jackson, MI, this works out to an effective rate of 1.69%. This is above the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in Jackson, MI is $135,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 50 days on the market. 21.6% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 3.5 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $89. Zillow's observed rent index is $1,108/month. About 53.9% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1938. There are 14,811 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $1,597. The effective tax rate is 1.69%, above the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

10.75

per 1,000 residents

+313% vs national

Property Crime Rate

37.36

per 1,000 residents

+117% vs national

Total Crimes

1,477

2024

Violent Clearance

25%

cases solved

Property Clearance

5%

cases solved

YoY Change

+3.1%

violent crime rate

worsening vs 2023

How Jackson Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

Jackson vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2024)

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Jackson is highlighted in green.

Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Murder Rate (per 1,000)

Crime Rate Trends

Source: FBI
Violent โ†“ 13.6%Property โ†“ 16.3%2015 โ†’ 2024

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

Jackson police solve 33% of murder cases but only 4% of larceny/theft cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent30.1033.3%
RapeViolent491.604.1%
RobberyViolent210.6819.0%
Aggravated AssaultViolent2538.2429.2%
BurglaryProperty1514.9211.3%
Larceny/TheftProperty89129.023.9%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty1053.424.8%

Jackson, MI reported 330 violent crimes and 1,147 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 10.75 per 1,000 residents is 313.4% above the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 25% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 891 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 31.2% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending upward.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
20243301,14710.7537.36
20233221,12010.4236.25
20223361,11110.7735.60
202135292010.9128.51
20203511,00110.8630.96
20193601,34411.0841.35
20183671,38711.2642.54
20173721,37111.3341.77
20164081,50412.3445.49
20154121,47812.4444.62

School Shootings

Source: The Washington Post

Total Incidents

1

Total Killed

0

Total Injured

0

DateSchoolKilledInjuredTypeWeapon
Apr 19, 2018Jackson High School00uclearhandgun

Data from The Washington Post, licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0.

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

76.5

Relatively Low

Expected Annual Loss

78.5

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

34.2

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

91.5

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

10

Public Assistance

$135K

Individual Assistance

$1.5M

Most Common Type

Snowstorm

4 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $129K
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Covid-19 Pandemic โ†’BiologicalMar 2020$9K$1.4M
Covid-19 โ†’BiologicalMar 2020โ€”โ€”
Hurricane Katrina Evacuation โ†’HurricaneSep 2005โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding โ†’Severe StormJun 2004โ€”$78K
Snow โ†’SnowstormJan 2001$75Kโ€”
Mi - Severe Weather 1/2 /99 โ†’SnowstormJan 1999$50Kโ€”
Severe Storms & Flooding โ†’FloodSep 1980โ€”โ€”
Blizzards & Snowstorms โ†’SnowstormJan 1978โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Icing & Floodiโ€ฆ โ†’Severe StormMar 1976โ€”โ€”
Severe Storm & Freezing โ†’SnowstormApr 1972โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Unknownโ€”โ€”โ€”

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

41

Total Claims Paid

$216,321

Avg Claim Payout

$5,276

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

3

Federal Funding

$76,797

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

2.97

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
601.1: Generators1$22,422
600.1: Warning Systems (as a Component of a Planned, Adopted, and Exercised Risk Reduction Plan)1$54,375
206.2: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Public Structures1$0

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

Jackson has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are tornado, strong wind, hail. The area has had 10 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is snowstorm (4 declarations). 41 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $134,943 in public assistance recovery funding. $1,522,666 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 3 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

45.3%

9.2pp above the national average

Depression Rate

29.5%

6.0pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

15.3%

3.4pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

10.2%

near the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

34.5%

Arthritis

32.3%

Cancer (excl. skin)

7.5%

Teeth Lost (65+)

18.7%

Health Risk Behaviors

Prevention & Screening

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Frequent Mental Distress

22.5%

14+ days in past month

Depression

29.5%

Loneliness

35.1%

Lack of Support

26.5%

Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

41.4%

Mobility

20.1%

Cognitive

20.4%

Hearing

8.0%

Vision

8.1%

Self-Care

6.2%

Independent Living

13.1%

Health-Related Social Needs

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Jackson has an obesity rate of 45.3%, which is 9.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 29.5%, 6.0pp above the national average. About 10.2% of adults lack health insurance. 77.3% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

3.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

5.5 mi

Henry Ford Allegiance Health

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Henry Ford Allegiance Health5.5 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes
Chelsea Hospital19.4 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes
Eaton Rapids Medical Center22.7 miCritical Access Hospitalsโ€”Yes
Hillsdale Hospital27.1 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5Yes
Oaklawn Hospital27.7 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5Yes

Climate & Environment

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

7

Pop. Served

87,507

Violations (5yr)

3

System NamePop. ServedViolations (5yr)
JACKSON33,1650
SUMMIT TOWNSHIP25,3550
BLACKMAN TOWNSHIP21,2220
SPSM7,1660
INDIAN VILLAGE3940
WILLOWS ON TWIN PONDS1472
ARBOR RIDGE CONDOMINIUMS581

Greenhouse Gas Emitters

Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)

Facilities Reporting

7

Total COโ‚‚e

1.2M MT

Top Emitter

Jackson Generating Station

892.2K MT COโ‚‚e

Total COโ‚‚e vs Similar Cities (25,000 - 50,000)

FacilitySectorCOโ‚‚e (MT)
Jackson Generating Station
Cms Energy Corp
Power Plants892,165
Consumers Energy Company
Cms Energy Corp
Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems200,756
TAC Manufacturing
Tac Manufacturing
Metals38,053
Gerdau Special Steel North America - Jackson Mill
Gerdau Usa Inc
Metals12,539
Consumers Energy Company - Transmission Pipeline
Cms Energy Corp
Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems12,216
Consumers Energy - Electric Asset Management
Cms Energy Corp
Other7,744
MCGILL ROAD C & D LANDFILL
Waste Management Inc
Waste7,152

Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons COโ‚‚e/year.

There are 7 water systems serving the area. 3 water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years. 7 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 1.2M metric tons of COโ‚‚e.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Mean Commute

15 min

-34% vs national

Drive Alone

76.5%

-3% vs national

Public Transit

1.4%

+61% vs national

Work From Home

6.9%

-26% vs national

Carpool

10.9%

Walk / Bike

3.6%

combined

How Jackson's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)

Fatalities

2

2023

6-Year Avg

2

fatalities/yr

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
202322000
202211000
202122000
202011100
201911000
201822000

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

The average commute in Jackson, MI is 15 minutes, which is 34.2% below the national average of 23 minutes. 76.5% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 6.9% work from home, which is below the MI state average of 9.1%. Public transit is used by 1.4% of commuters, compared to the national average of 0.9%. 10.9% of workers carpool. 3.1% walk to work. In 2023, there were 2 traffic fatalities from 2 fatal crashes.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

91.3%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

64.9%

of households

No Internet

7.0%

of households

Total Households

13,124

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
64.9%
Cellular Data Plan
87.2%
Satellite
4.3%
Cellular Only (no wired)
23.9%
No Internet Access
7.0%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

94.3%

of households

Smartphone

89.6%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

60.6%

of households

Tablet

48.6%

of households

Any Computing Device
94.3%
Smartphone
89.6%
Desktop / Laptop
60.6%
Tablet
48.6%
Smartphone Only
23.9%
No Computer
5.7%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

19.3ยข

per kWh

+1% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Commercial Rate

14.0ยข

per kWh

-9% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Industrial Rate

8.3ยข

per kWh

-30% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$119

residential

-19% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

13% above the national average of 17.1ยข/kWh

Residential electricity in Michigan averages 19.3ยข per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1ยข. The average monthly electric bill is $119. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Jackson vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (25,000 - 50,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (ยข/kWh)

Commercial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Industrial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

7

Population Served

87,507

Violations (5yr)

3

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
JACKSONCommunityGround water33,1650
SUMMIT TOWNSHIPCommunityGround water25,3550
BLACKMAN TOWNSHIPCommunityGUP21,2220
SPSMCommunityGUP7,1660
INDIAN VILLAGECommunityGround water3940
WILLOWS ON TWIN PONDSCommunityGround water1472
ARBOR RIDGE CONDOMINIUMSCommunityGround water581

91.3% of households in Jackson have broadband internet access. 64.9% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 23.9% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 7.0% of households have no internet access. 23.9% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 7 water systems, providing water to 87,507 people. A total of 3 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Jackson is located in Jackson County, MI. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Jackson.

Election Overview

Source: Jackson County (2024)

2024 Winner

Republican

Dem Votes

32,348

38.6%

GOP Votes

50,199

59.9%

Total Votes

83,803

Margin

R+21.3%

Shift from 2020

R+2.3pp

vs prior election

๐Ÿ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016โ€“2024
๐Ÿ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
R+21.3%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
202432,34850,19983,80338.6%59.9%R+21.3
202031,99547,37280,86139.6%58.6%R+19.0
201625,79539,79369,56737.1%57.2%R+20.1

In the 2024 presidential election, Jackson County recorded 83,803 total votes. Republicans won the county with 59.9% of the vote compared to 38.6% for Democrats, a margin of R+21.3%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+2.3pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Jackson County has shifted 1.2 percentage points toward Republicans.

Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

393

Total Assets

$1.6B

Total Income

$1.3B

Per 10K Residents

125.9

nonprofits

+17.3% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

63

Median Assets

$779K

Oldest Active

1928

ruling year

Newest Org

2026

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Human Services
56
Religion
36
Recreation & Sports
26
Philanthropy
24
Arts & Culture
23
Youth Development
23
Education
19
Health Care
11
Community Improvement
10
Environment
8
Animal-Related
8
Mental Health
7
Public Benefit
6
Housing & Shelter
5
Public Safety
5
International
4
Employment
3
Crime & Legal
2
Food & Agriculture
2
Medical Research
1
Civil Rights
1
Science & Tech
1
86.4%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $1.3B of $1.6B total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 25,000 - 50,000

Largest Nonprofits in Jackson

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
ALLEGIANCE HEALTHHealth Care$945.2M$961.5M1946
ALRO STEEL FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$80.8M$34.4M2005
CONSUMERS ENERGY FOUNDATIONโ€”$67.1M$29.1M1991
JACKSON COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$55.1M$31.3M1958
THE ALVIN L GLICK FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$52.3M$22.3M2000
HENRY FORD ALLEGIANCE HEALTH GROUPโ€”$38.9M$927K1990
CENTER FOR FAMILY HEALTHHealth Care$29.4M$39.6M1996
JACKSON Y-CENTER INCHuman Services$27.9M$3.9M1944
JACKSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATIONEducation$24.2M$5.5M1983
VISTA GRANDE VILLAโ€”$20.8M$18.7M1973
LINGAP CHILDRENS FOUNDATIONInternational$14.5M$7.1M2005
HURST FOUNDATIONโ€”$11.7M$4.1M1957
CASCADE PACE INCHuman Services$9.8M$23.4M2014
CASCADES HUMANE SOCIETY INCAnimal-Related$8.5M$1.9M1966
JACKSON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION INCArts & Culture$7.8M$479K2022
BILL & VI SIGMUND FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$7.3M$3.1M2002
ELLA SHARP MUSEUM ASSOCIATION OF JACKSONArts & Culture$7.0M$11.0M1965
PILGRIM FOUNDATION TR U-APhilanthropy$6.8M$440K1997
MICHIGAN THEATRE OF JACKSON INCArts & Culture$6.7M$2.2M1994
MYER & LOIS FRANKLIN CHARITABLE TRโ€”$6.0M$1.8M1987
COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCYHuman Services$5.1M$18.1M1966
JACKSON INTER-FAITH SHELTERHousing & Shelter$5.1M$2.5M1980
SEGUE INCMental Health$5.0M$4.2M1987
CHRIST CENTERED HOME INCHuman Services$5.0M$13.1M1989
JACKSON SCHOOL OF THE ARTS ASSOCIATIONArts & Culture$4.1M$1.1M2001
ADDISON P COOK III FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$4.0M$257K2006
PDHCRC INCHuman Services$3.9M$6.6M2007
ST GEORGE FOUNDATION FOR THE CLASSICSโ€”$3.6M$4.0M2022
MICHIGAN BRAILLE TRANS FUND INCHuman Services$3.6M$940K1998
CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF JACKSON LENAWEE AND HILLSDALE COUNTIESHuman Services$3.3M$5.1M1946
NATIONAL CHILD SAFETY COUNCILPublic Safety$3.1M$2.8M1980
JACKSON AREA MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATIONHuman Services$3.1M$3.8M2019
JACKSON INTERFAITH NONPROFIT HOUSING CORPORATIONโ€”$3.0M$1.1M1971
JOHN GEORGE HOME INCHuman Services$2.8M$2.0M1952
THE ROBERT AND ROSE GLICK CHARITABLE FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$2.8M$581K2000
DISABILITY CONNECTIONS FOUNDATION OF JACKSON COUNTYHuman Services$2.6M$637K1993
CMS ENERGY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$2.5M$458K2002
ROYAL MINISTRIES INCEducation$2.5M$2.2M2004
SPRING MEADOWS II SENIOR NON-PROFIT HOUSING CORPORATIONHousing & Shelter$2.5M$279K2008
SMILES ON WHEELSHealth Care$2.4M$2.6M2008
PARTICULAR COUNCIL OF JACKSONโ€”$2.3M$3.2M2023
DAHLEM CONSERVANCYEnvironment$2.2M$744K2005
JACKSON FRIENDLY HOMEโ€”$2.1M$1.6M1942
CASCADES PARK FOUNDATIONRecreation & Sports$2.0M$711K1993
SAMUEL HIGBY CAMP FOUNDATIONโ€”$2.0M$481K1953
JOHN GEORGE HOME FOUNDATIONHuman Services$1.9M$98K2015
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INTERNATIONAL INCโ€”$1.8M$1.9M1987
CHRIST HOUSING COMMUNITYReligion$1.7M$295K2025
THE DAHLEM CONSERVANCY ENDOWMENTPhilanthropy$1.6M$68K2008
ST JOSEPH HOME FOR CHILDRENโ€”$1.5M$2.0M1946

Jackson, MI has 393 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $1.6B. The most common category is Human Services, with 56 organizations. 63 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 125.9 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1928.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

525

Total Approved

$189.5M

Jobs Supported

5,067

Per 10K Residents

168.2

SBA loans

+28.0% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

69

Top Lender

The Huntington National Bank

241 loans

Top Industry

Accommodation & Food Services

Data Span

1992โ€“2026

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)93% of all loans

Loans

489

Total Amount

$163.2M

Avg Loan

$333,672

Median Loan

$150,000

SBA Guaranteed

$120.7M(74%)

Jobs Supported

4,549

5047% of all loans

Loans

36

Total Amount

$26.3M

Avg Loan

$731,694

Median Loan

$591,000

7(a) โ€” 93%504 โ€” 7%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

101

19% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$51.7M

27% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$512,127

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Accommodation & Food Services54 loans
NAICS 72
$30.5M
Retail Trade53 loans
NAICS 44
$9.7M
Health Care & Social Assistance52 loans
NAICS 62
$27.4M
Manufacturing50 loans
NAICS 33
$35.7M
Other Services46 loans
NAICS 81
$14.5M

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 25,000 - 50,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
Jackson Cardiology Consultants Pllc6$9.3M
Production Engineering Inc.2$5.8M
Jackson Tumble Finish Corporation2$5.0M
Vsp Ventures Inc.2$4.6M
Legacy Assisted Living and Alzheimer's C1$3.7M
Cisi Real Estate Holdings Llc1$3.6M
K & a Machine and Tool Inc9$3.6M
Whitmore Lake Hotels, Inc.1$3.0M
K2 Property Llc1$2.6M
Adams Building Contractors Inc(oc)2$2.5M

Jackson, MI has received 525 SBA loans totaling $189.5M in approved funding between 1992 and 2026. The 7(a) program accounts for 489 loans (93% of the total), supporting 4,549 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 36 loans totaling $26.3M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Accommodation & Food Services. The most active SBA lender in Jackson is The Huntington National Bank with 241 loans. That works out to 168.2 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

9

Total Population

124,694

Avg Median Income

$78,267

Avg Home Value

$195,667

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
4920149,114$71,714$202,900$945155.0
4920218,763$41,916$104,100$91512.7
4920336,520$55,689$150,900$99226.5
492342,480$113,333$280,800$1,16621.3
492463,486$81,181$230,100$77334.5
492543,617$73,750$167,300$1,0382.6
49261243$89,063$218,800N/A0.7
492695,874$83,933$200,100$96755.8
492834,597$93,821$206,000$1,25314.5

Jackson, MI has 9 ZIP codes with a combined population of 124,694. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is $78,267. The average median home value is $195,667. The average median monthly rent is -$74,073,180.

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