Jackson County, MI

County

Cities in Jackson County

Neighborhoods in Jackson County

Neighborhood

Jackson, MI

Greve / College Heights

Sandstone / Devereaux

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Jackson

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

23.5%

Households with Children

25.0%

School Enrollment K-12

17,350

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.3%
School Age (5-17): 15.6%
Young Adults (18-34): 21.7%
Working Age (35-54): 24.3%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 14.0%
Seniors (65+): 19.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 7.6%
High School / GED: 34.7%
Some College or Associate's: 34.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 23.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 15.6%
Single Parents: 9.5%
Couples & Adults: 36.6%
Living Alone: 38.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 82.0%
Hispanic or Latino: 4.1%
Asian: 0.8%
Black or African American: 7.3%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 5.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 45.6%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.3%
Other White: 54.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 69.6%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.5%
Caribbean: 0.3%
Other Black: 29.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 83.5%
Born in Other U.S. State: 13.9%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.5%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.0%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 1.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 96.5%
Spanish: 1.7%
European & Indo-European: 0.9%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.4%
Arabic: 0.3%
Other: 0.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.5%
Elementary (1-4): 5.0%
Middle School (5-8): 4.9%
High School (9-12): 5.3%
College / Graduate: 4.7%
Not Enrolled: 77.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources