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Unified School District · MI

Jackson Public Schools

Jackson Public Schools is a unified school district in Michigan with a community population of 53,242. The median household income is $51,661 and the median age is 39.0.

53,242

Population

1387

People / sq mi

$51,661

Median Income

39.0

Median Age

Jackson Public Schools covers 38 sq mi of land at 1387.4 people per square mile.

Race & Ethnicity

White72.3%
Black or African American0.0%
Asian44.4%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.0%

Economy & Income

$51,661

Median Household Income

$30,725

Per Capita Income

12.5%

Poverty Rate

4.8%

Unemployment

Housing

$149,400

Median Home Value

$927

Median Rent

63.8%

Homeownership

Education Attainment

90.5%

High School+

21.3%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Jackson Public Schools serves a community with a population of 53,242 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Michigan.

The median household income in Jackson Public Schools is $51,661, with a per capita income of $30,725. The poverty rate is 12.5%.

Jackson Public Schools is 72.3% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 44.4% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.

In Jackson Public Schools, 90.5% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.

The median home value in Jackson Public Schools is $149,400, with a median rent of $927. The homeownership rate is 63.8%.

Data for Jackson Public Schools from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 2619620).

What sets Jackson Public Schools apart is money: median household income runs $51,661, below the US median of $78,538. Jackson Public Schools is a school district in Michigan with a population of 53,242.

Incomes run on the lower side: a median household income of $51,661, below the US median of $78,538. Roughly 12.5% of residents fall below the poverty line, close to the national 12.4%. Homes are comparatively cheap — a median value of $149,400, with typical rent around $927.

21.3% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average of 35.0%.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.