Jackson County, Michigan

In four numbers

People

160,060

Median household income

$66,073

±1,893

Unemployed

5.5%

4,093 of 73,961 in the labour force

Homes with broadband

91.5%

57,227 of 62,540 households

U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020-2024; read 2026-09-26. Percentages worked out here from the two counts shown.

Who governs here

U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments, Government Units List (published August 2023); the file read 2026-09-26. Offices are placed by county; a special district’s territory can cross county lines. Each body posts its own meetings on its website where the Census records one.

School districts based here

• Columbia School District

  School district4 schools

  11775 HEWITT RD, Brooklyn, MI, 49230

  Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

• Concord Community Schools

  School district3 schools

  405 S MAIN ST, Concord, MI, 49237

  Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

• Da Vinci Schools

  Independent charter district2 schools

  2985 SPRINGPORT RD, Jackson, MI, 49201

  Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

• East Jackson Community Schools

  School district3 schools

  1404 N SUTTON RD, Jackson, MI, 49202

  Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

• Grass Lake Community Schools

  School district3 schools

  899 S UNION ST, Grass Lake, MI, 49240

  Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

• Hanover-Horton School District

  School district3 schools

  10000 MOSCOW RD, Horton, MI, 49246

  Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

• Jackson ISD

  Specialized district5 schools

  6700 BROWNS LAKE RD, Jackson, MI, 49201

  Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

• Jackson Preparatory & Early College

  Independent charter district1 schools

  2111 EMMONS RD, Jackson, MI, 49201

  Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

• Jackson Public Schools

  School district13 schools

  522 WILDWOOD AVE, Jackson, MI, 49201

  Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

• Michigan Center School District

  School district3 schools

  400 S STATE ST, Michigan Center, MI, 49254

  Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

• Napoleon Community Schools

  School district4 schools

  200 WEST, Napoleon, MI, 49261

  Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

• Northwest Community Schools

  School district5 schools

  6900 RIVES JUNCTION RD, Jackson, MI, 49201

  Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

• Paragon Charter Academy

  Independent charter district1 schools

  3750 MCCAIN RD, Jackson, MI, 49201

  Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

• Springport Public Schools

  School district3 schools

  300 W MAIN ST, Springport, MI, 49284

  Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

• Vandercook Lake Public Schools

  School district3 schools

  1000 E GOLF AVE, Jackson, MI, 49203

  Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

• Western School District

  School district6 schools

  1400 S DEARING RD, Parma, MI, 49269

  Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data 2024-25; read 2026-09-26.

Farmers markets

• Grand River Farmers Market

  117 Louis Glick Highway Jackson, MI, 49201

  Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-21. USDA listing

• Grass Lake Farmers Market

  120 Brown Street, Grass Lake, MI

  Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-21. USDA listing

• Grand River Farmers Market

  114 West Pearl Street, Jackson, MI

  SNAP / EBTSenior coupons

  Submitted by the market; USDA record last changed 2024-07-29. USDA listing

USDA National Farmers Market Directory; read 2026-09-26.