Census ACS · #276 MSA
Jackson Metro Area
The Jackson, Mi Metropolitan Statistical Area has 160,187 residents. The median household income is $65,004 and the median home value is $182,900.
160,187
Population
228
People / sq mi
$65,004
Median Income
$182,900
Median Home Value
The Jackson CBSA covers 702 sq mi of land at 228.2 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 83.9% |
| Black or African American | 7.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.2% |
Economy & Income
$65,004
Median Household Income
$34,834
Per Capita Income
8.3%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment
Cost of Living
The Jackson metro's price level is 91.8 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 8.2% lower the US average. The local median income of $65,004 has the buying power of $70,827 in average-priced US metros.
91.8
Price Level (US = 100)
$70,827
COL-Adjusted Median Income
$65,004
Nominal Median Income
Housing
$182,900
Median Home Value
$958
Median Rent
75.0%
Homeownership
Education
92.8%
High School+
23.0%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.3%
Drive Alone
9.0%
Work From Home
22.9 min
Avg Commute
13.8%
Foreign Born
Jackson spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Jackson, Mi Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 160,187 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #276 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Jackson metro area is $65,004, with a per capita income of $34,834.
The Jackson, Mi CBSA spans the state of Michigan.
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Data for the Jackson, Mi CBSA (27100) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
Homeownership is the standout figure in Jackson: 75.0% of homes are owner-occupied, higher than the national rate. With 160,187 residents, Jackson is a metro area in MI.
The typical household here earns about $65,004, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 8.3%, below the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $182,900, with typical rent around $958.
Roughly 23.0% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%.
The ownership rate anchors the housing story in Jackson, and tends to move with the age structure and home-value figures above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.