Jackson County PUMA, MI

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2020 Population

158,174

0.291% 1-year decline

US Senator

Debbie Stabenow

Democratic Party

US Senator

Gary Peters

Democratic Party

2020 Median Age

41.6

0.971% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

12.4%

10.1% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$54,511

1.59% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$138,900

5.55% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

64,830

0.841% 1-year decline

About

In 2020, Jackson County PUMA, MI had a population of 158k people with a median age of 41.6 and a median household income of $54,511. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Jackson County PUMA, MI declined from 158,636 to 158,174, a −0.291% decrease and its median household income grew from $53,658 to $54,511, a 1.59% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Jackson County PUMA, MI are White (Non-Hispanic) (84.8%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (7.91%), White (Hispanic) (2.62%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.49%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.843%).

3.21% of the households in Jackson County PUMA, MI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99% of the residents in Jackson County PUMA, MI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Jackson County PUMA, MI are Spring Arbor University (1,093 degrees awarded in 2021) and Jackson College (622 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Jackson County PUMA, MI was $138,900, and the homeownership rate was 74.3%.

Most people in Jackson County PUMA, MI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Jackson County PUMA, MI was 2 cars per household.

Jackson County PUMA, MI borders Ingham County (South & East) PUMA, MI, Eaton & Clinton Counties PUMA, MI, Calhoun & Barry Counties PUMA, MI, Lenawee & Hillsdale Counties PUMA, MI, Washtenaw County (West, Northeast & Southeast) PUMA, MI, and Livingston County PUMA, MI.

United States Michigan

Population & Diversity

Jackson County PUMA, MI is home to a population of 158k people, from which 99% are citizens. As of 2018, 1.78% of Jackson County PUMA, MI residents were born outside of the country (2.82k people).

In 2018, there were 10.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (135k people) in Jackson County PUMA, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 12.6k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 4.16k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Jackson County PUMA, MI are Spanish (1,974 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (382 households), and Polish (276 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

77,422

Women

49%

80,608

Men

51%

The resident population of United States in 2020 was 158,030 inhabitants, with 51% men, and 49% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

99%

2020 Citizenship

99.1%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 99% of Jackson County PUMA, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Jackson County PUMA, MI was 99.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Jackson County PUMA, MI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Jackson County PUMA, MI

White (Non-Hispanic)
135k ± 65
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
12.6k ± 505
White (Hispanic)
4.16k ± 281

3.48%

Hispanic Population

5.52k people

3.48% of the people in Jackson County PUMA, MI are hispanic (5.52k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Jackson County PUMA, MI as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
561 ± 580 people
Canada
275 ± 407 people
Korea
246 ± 385 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Jackson County PUMA, MI was Mexico, the natal country of 561 Jackson County PUMA, MI residents, followed by Canada with 275 and Korea with 246.

Foreign-Born Population

1.78%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

2.82k people

1.56%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

2.49k people

As of 2018, 1.78% of Jackson County PUMA, MI residents (2.82k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2016, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Jackson County PUMA, MI was 1.56%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Jackson County PUMA, MI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
1,974 households (1.32%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
382 households (0.256%)
Polish
276 households (0.185%)

3.21% of the households in Jackson County PUMA, MI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.5%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2020, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Jackson County PUMA, MI was Spanish. 1.32% of the households in Jackson County PUMA, MI reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,443 ± 310
Gulf War (2001-)
1,386 ± 256
Gulf War (1990s)
1,179 ± 246

Jackson County PUMA, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.48 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Jackson County PUMA, MI employs 64.8k people. The largest industries in Jackson County PUMA, MI are Restaurants & Food Services (4,298 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,297 people), and Motor vehicles & motor vehicle equipment manufacturing (3,933 people), and the highest paying industries are Industrial & miscellaneous chemicals ($201,112), Management, scientific & technical consulting services ($151,767), and Machinery, equipment, & supplies merchant wholesalers ($148,329).

Males in Jackson County PUMA, MI have an average income that is 1.29 times higher than the average income of females, which is $47,137. The income inequality in Jackson County PUMA, MI (measured using the Gini index) is 0.433, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

32,263

Women

49.8%

32,567

Men

50.2%

The workforce of Jackson County PUMA, MI in 2020 was 64,830 people, with 49.8% woman, and 50.2% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Jackson County PUMA, MI.

With the upper buttons you can see the distribution of the average salary and add a filter by race.

Occupations

64.8k

2020 Value

−0.841%

1 Year decline

± −0.841%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Jackson County PUMA, MI declined at a rate of −0.841%, from 65.4k employees to 64.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Jackson County PUMA, MI, are Janitors & building cleaners (1,671 people), Secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive (1,651 people), and Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,640 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Jackson County PUMA, MI.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Michigan.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Michigan (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

64.8k

2020 Value

−0.841%

1 Year decline

± −0.841%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Jackson County PUMA, MI declined at a rate of −0.841%, from 65.4k employees to 64.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Jackson County PUMA, MI, are Restaurants & Food Services (4,298 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,297 people), and Motor vehicles & motor vehicle equipment manufacturing (3,933 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Jackson County PUMA, MI, though some of these residents may live in Jackson County PUMA, MI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$44,131

Median earning men ± $1,465

$30,156

Median earning women ± $1,591

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($65,158), Public Administration ($59,195), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($51,822).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($49,936), Public Administration ($46,284), and Manufacturing ($39,844).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Michigan.

Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Michigan. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Michigan.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Michigan to other states, or from other states to Michigan.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Michigan product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $217B, followed by Machinery ($58.2B) and Mixed freight ($51.2B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Michigan products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$667B

2020 Value in Michigan

$1.16T

Projected 2050 Value in Michigan

74% growth

In 2020, total outbound Michigan trade was $667B. This is expected to increase 74% to $1.16T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Michigan trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Michigan to other states, or from other states to Michigan.

Most Common Trade Partners

Ohio
$37.2B
Indiana
$33.2B
Texas
$31.6B

In 2020, the top outbound Michigan domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Ohio with $37.2B, followed by Indiana with $33.2B and Texas and $31.6B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Michigan shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Michigan went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 50.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (47.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.09%).

Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters are the senators currently representing the state of Michigan. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Michigan is currently represented by 13 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Jackson County PUMA, MI. Showing the available data for Michigan.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (50.6%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (47.8%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.09%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Michigan went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 50.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (47.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.09%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Michigan for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Michigan

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Debbie Stabenow

Senator from Michigan

Assumed office on January 3, 2001

Gary Peters

Senator from Michigan

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters are the senators currently representing Michigan.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Michigan over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Michigan

Michigan is currently represented by 13 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Michigan have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Jackson County PUMA, MI awarded 1,715 degrees. The student population of Jackson County PUMA, MI in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 4,016 male students and 9,560 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Jackson County PUMA, MI are White (1,283 and 75%), followed by Black or African American (149 and 8.71%), Unknown (141 and 8.24%), and Two or More Races (49 and 2.86%).

The largest universities in Jackson County PUMA, MI by number of degrees awarded are Spring Arbor University (1,093 and 63.7%) and Jackson College (622 and 36.3%).

The most popular majors in Jackson County PUMA, MI are Nursing Administration (448 and 26.1%), Social Work (209 and 12.2%), and General Business Administration & Management (145 and 8.45%).

The median tuition costs in Jackson County PUMA, MI are $30,440 for private four year colleges, and $5,700 and $9,810 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Jackson County PUMA, MI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 59.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 21.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 13,576 (29.6% men and 70.4% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 13,576 students enrolled in Jackson County PUMA, MI, 29.6% men and 70.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 9,722 records, of which 71.5% were women and 28.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Social Work
126 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
57 degree-majors awarded
Nursing Administration
381 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Masters Degree recipients in Jackson County PUMA, MI was Social Work with 126 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Masters Degree from schools in Jackson County PUMA, MI according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Spring Arbor University
1,093 degrees awarded
Jackson College
622 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Spring Arbor University with 1,093 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 414 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Jackson County PUMA, MI, which is 0.318 times less than the 1,301 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,283 degrees mean that there were 8.61 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 149 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($30,440) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,380) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,800) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2020, 0.679% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.359% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Jackson County PUMA, MI in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (43k), Some college (33k), and Secondary Education (16.9k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Jackson County PUMA, MI was $138,900 in 2020, which is 0.604 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $131,600 to $138,900, a 5.55% increase. The homeownership rate in Jackson County PUMA, MI is 74.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Jackson County PUMA, MI have an average commute time of 23.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Jackson County PUMA, MI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Jackson County PUMA, MI is $54,511. In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Jackson County PUMA, MI was Birmingham & Bloomfield Area PUMA, MI with a value of $118,680, followed by Troy & Rochester Area PUMA, MI and Oakland County (Northeast) PUMA, MI, with respective values of $101,386 and $99,522.

Housing

Property

$138,900

Median Property Value 2020

±$4,211

$46,231

Median Property Taxes

±$1,498

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Jackson County PUMA, MI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Jackson County PUMA, MI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

74.3%

Homeownership

2020

64.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 74.3% of the housing units in Jackson County PUMA, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 73.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Jackson County PUMA, MI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Jackson County PUMA, MI was Birmingham & Bloomfield Area PUMA, MI with a value of $118,680, followed by Troy & Rochester Area PUMA, MI and Oakland County (Northeast) PUMA, MI, with respective values of $101,386 and $99,522.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Jackson County PUMA, MI colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$54,511

Median Household Income

± $1,702

62.2k

Number of Households

± 1,835

In 2020, the median household income of the 62.2k households in Jackson County PUMA, MI grew to $54,511 from the previous year's value of $53,658.

The following chart displays the households in Jackson County PUMA, MI distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.433

2020 Wage GINI in Jackson County PUMA, MI

0.434

2019 Wage GINI in Jackson County PUMA, MI

In 2020, the income inequality in Jackson County PUMA, MI was 0.433 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.1% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Jackson County PUMA, MI was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Jackson County PUMA, MI in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Jackson County PUMA, MI across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (84%)
Carpooled (8.07%)
Worked At Home (4.66%)

In 2020, 84% of workers in Jackson County PUMA, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.07%) and those who worked at home (4.66%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

23.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Jackson County PUMA, MI have a shorter commute time (23.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 1.78% of the workforce in Jackson County PUMA, MI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Jackson County PUMA, MI compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Jackson County PUMA, MI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Jackson County PUMA, MI have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

12.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Jackson County PUMA, MI (18.4k out of 149k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females < 5 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Jackson County PUMA, MI is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

94.2% of the population of Jackson County PUMA, MI has health coverage, with 46.8% on employee plans, 19.3% on Medicaid, 14.3% on Medicare, 12.5% on non-group plans, and 1.19% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Michigan was $8,055 in 2014. This is a 4% increase from the previous year ($7,745).

Primary care physicians in Michigan see 1246 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.58% decrease from the previous year (1266 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1294 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 332 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Michigan.

1,246 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Michigan

Primary care physicians in Michigan see an average of 1,246 patients per year. This represents a 1.58% decrease from the previous year (1,266 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Michigan in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.1% under 18 years, 18.9% between 18 and 34 years, 38.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 18% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.5% were men and 51.5% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

5.84%

Uninsured

46.8%

Employer Coverage

19.3%

Medicaid

14.3%

Medicare

12.5%

Non-Group

1.19%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Jackson County PUMA, MI grew by 1.2% from 5.77% to 5.84%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Jackson County PUMA, MI changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.