Jackson, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Jackson County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
31,206
Population
2,897/sq mi density
$42,848
Median Income
$23,984 per capita
$94,700
Home Value
$191,819 Zillow
$874
Median Rent
37.1% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
1,062
Violent Crime/100K
3,772 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$42,848 median income, 10.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$94,700 home value, $874/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,062 violent crimes/100K (179% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
31,206
Census 2023
Population Density
2,897
per square mile
Land Area
11.0
square miles (28.4 km²)
Median Age
34.9 yrs
10% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
47.6%
Male
52.4%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 65.7% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 21% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 6.3% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0.5% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 6.5% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
65.7%
Black
21%
Hispanic
6.3%
Asian
0.5%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 95.5% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 4.4% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
95.5%
Spanish
4.4%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
2.0%
Veterans
4.9%
18% below US avg (6%)
Disability
15.0%
15% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
91.5%
0% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
8.5%
1% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.446
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 31,206 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 2,897 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 11.0 sq mi |
| Median Age | 34.9 years |
Gender
| Male | 47.6% |
| Female | 52.4% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 65.7% |
| Black or African American | 21.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.3% |
| Asian | 0.5% |
Language
| English Only | 95.5% |
| Spanish | 4.4% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 2.0% |
| Veterans | 4.9% |
| Disability | 15.0% |
| Health Insurance | 91.5% |
| Uninsured | 8.5% |
| Broadband Access | 91.3% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.446 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 3, Metro / under 250K |