Jackson, MI is a small town located in the southern part of Michigan. With a population of 31,810 people and a population density of 2,981 people per square mile, it provides a peaceful atmosphere for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of larger cities. It is home to many local businesses such as the Jackson County Farmer's Market, Jiffy Mix Factory and Cascades Golf Course. Year-round outdoor activities offered in Jackson include hiking trails, camping sites, boating on Lake Michigan and other nearby bodies of water. There are also numerous organizations that work to promote community involvement such as the Jackson Chamber of Commerce and Jackson County Parks & Rec department. As far as sporting events go, Jackson hosts baseball games at Jiffy Mix Stadium and football games at Withington Field House.
The population in Jackson is 31,810. There are 2,929 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Jackson is 34.7, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Jackson is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Jackson
- 34.0% are married
- 15.8% are divorced
- 24.3% are married with children
- 35.7% have children, but are single
Race in Jackson
- 67.0% are White
- 21.8% are Black
- 0.5% are Asian
- 0.1% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 6.4% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 4.0% Two or more races
- 0.1% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander