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Jackson, MI

Founded 1829Jackson CountyElev. 284 m
Population
31,206
Median home
$94,700
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
41
Sex offenders
16

Overview

About Jackson

Jackson is home to roughly 31,206 residents. Jackson was founded in 1829 and sits in Jackson County. The median age is 34.9 and the median household income is $42,848. Homes carry a median value of $94,700, and about 54% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (63.9%). Around 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 17 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
31,206
Median age
34.9
Median household income
$42,848
Per-capita income
$23,984
Poverty rate
25.5%
High-school grad or higher
88.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
15.3%
Unemployment
10.8%
Avg. commute
16.5 min
Work from home
6.9%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White63.9%
Hispanic or Latino6.3%
Black20.7%
Asian0.5%
Workforce by occupation
Service25.2%
Management, business, science & arts25.1%
Production, transportation & material moving22.1%
Sales & office20.5%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$94,700
Median gross rent
$874/mo
Owner-occupied
53.9%
Median year built
1938
Households
13,124
Avg. household size
2.33

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Jackson has 41 public schools — 15 elementary, 3 middle, 18 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 15 schools
Reading32%
Math22%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Ackerson Lake Community EducationHighGrades 9–12
Cooper Correctional FacilityHighGrades 9–12
Cotton Correctional FacilityHighGrades 9–12
Da Vinci Institute 612HighGrades 6–12charter
East Jackson Secondary SchoolHighGrades 7–12
Egeler Correctional FacilityHighGrades 9–12
Jackson Area Career CenterHighGrades 9–12
Jackson County JailHighGrades 9–12
Jackson High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Jackson PathwaysHighGrades 9–12
Jackson Preparatory Early CollegeHighGrades 6–12charter
Northwest ConnectHighGrades 7–12
Northwest High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Parnall Correctional FacilityHighGrades 9–12

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime169% above national
Jackson1,039
Michigan468
United States386
↓ 6% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime89% above national
Jackson3,690
Michigan1,603
United States1,952
↓ 12% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Jackson Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Jackson.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Jackson County
Strong windRelatively High
TornadoRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
HailRelatively Moderate
Ice stormRelatively Moderate
LightningRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Jackson is in Jackson County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Jackson was founded in 1829 and sits in Jackson County. Elevation ~284 m.

Map of Jackson
Jackson, MI
Where Jackson is
DetroitGrand RapidsWarrenSterling HeightsAnn ArborLansingJackson
Historic places

13 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Jackson District LibraryMichigan TheaterSharp, Ella, HouseStone Post OfficeWilcox, Andrew, HouseCollins Manufacturing--Jackson Automobile Company ComplexRichard, Hugh H., HouseMichigan Central Railroad Jackson Depot
Notable people from Jackson
Karch KiralyAlfred WordenDan CoatsChristopher ShowermanTyler OakleyCharles W. MisnerWilliam PorterPotter StewartCheslie KrystGreg Barton
People searches in Jackson
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Nearby cities
Ann Arbor (34 mi)Lansing (34 mi)East Lansing (35 mi)Battle Creek (42 mi)Novi (49 mi)Westland (52 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Jackson, MI (16)

Public sex-offender registry records for Jackson, Michigan.

Edward Edwin Green Jr, 53ABSCONDER
Jackson · Jackson County · 49201
AKA Jeremmy Michael Lux, Cain Rapley
George Johnson Jr, 66ABSCONDER
Jackson · Jackson County · 49202
AKA George Junior Johnson, George Johnson
Paul Brian Green, 57
Jackson · Jackson County · 49203
AKA Paul Green
Benjamin Keith Mayfield, 56ABSCONDER
Jackson · Jackson County · 49201
AKA B. K Mayfield, Ben Mayfield
Andrew Jacob Campbell, 33ABSCONDER
Jackson · Jackson County · 49203
Joshua Lee Brown, 38ABSCONDER
Jackson · Jackson County · 49203
Samuel Clark Jr, 66ABSCONDER
Jackson · Jackson County · 49203
AKA Sammy Clark, Charles Clark
Bruce Wayne Robinson, 64ABSCONDER
Jackson · Jackson County · 49203
AKA Bruce Wayne King, Bruce King
Joseph Kanem White Iii, 54ABSCONDER
Jackson · Jackson County · 49203
AKA Jo Jo White
Brian Lee Anderson, 46ABSCONDER
Jackson · Jackson County · 49201
AKA Brina Lee Anderson, Joe Anderson
Donald Russell Caudill, 75ABSCONDER
Jackson · Jackson County · 49201
AKA Donald R Caudill, Don R Caudill
Charles Hugh Moler, 67ABSCONDER
Jackson · Jackson County · 49203
AKA Timothy Higgins, Donald Miller
Steven Orlando Wilson, 39ABSCONDER
Jackson · Jackson County · 49203
AKA Smooth, Devon Tristin Taylor
Steve Allen Johnson, 63ABSCONDER
Jackson · Jackson County · 49203
AKA Steven Allex Ellis Johnson, Steven Ellis Johnson
Jason Timothy Lee, 47
Jackson · Jackson County · 49201
AKA Jason Lee, Jason T Lee
Jason W Davis, 32ABSCONDER
Jackson · 49201
AKA Jason W Davis, Jason Wesley Davis

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Jackson — frequently asked

What is the population of Jackson, Michigan?
Jackson has a population of about 31,206, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Jackson?
The median home value in Jackson is $94,700, and the median gross rent is $874/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Jackson safe? What is the crime rate?
Jackson Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 1,039 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Jackson face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Jackson County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including strong wind, tornado, cold wave.
How many schools are in Jackson?
Jackson has 41 public schools (15 elementary, 3 middle, 18 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Jackson?
Public registry data lists 16 registered sex offenders in or near Jackson. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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