Jackson County, Michigan
Jackson County: county in Michigan, United States.
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Jackson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2010 census, the population was 160,248 and a population density of 85 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 156,920 inhabitants. Its county seat is Jackson. The county was created 194 years ago in 1831.
County Snapshot
Jackson County at a glance
Jackson County currently has 7 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
7
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Michigan counties
83
Open related pagesLargest city
JacksonPopulation 32,374
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Quick Facts about Jackson County
| Population | 156,920 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Michigan (United States) |
| Different from | Jackson County, Jackson County, Jackson County, Jackson County, Jackson County, Jackson County, Jackson County, Jackson County, Jackson County, Jackson County, Jackson County, Jackson County, Jackson County, Jackson County, Jackson County, Jackson County, Jackson County, Jackson County, Jackson Parish, Jackson County, Jackson County, Jackson County, Jackson County |
| Area | 1875 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 3% |
| Land as percent of area | 97% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 42.2485,-84.4234 |
| Named for | Andrew Jackson |
| Capital | Jackson |
| Establishment | January 01, 1832 |
| Time Zone | America/Detroit |
| Local time | 10:05:49 (23rd September 2026) |
| Density | 84 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -2.08% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 71℉ Slight Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Jackson County is located at 42°14'55"N 84°25'24"W (42.2484900, -84.4234400). It has 2 neighbors: Hillsdale County and Ingham County.
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The largest city of Jackson County is Jackson with a population of 32,374. Other cities include, Jefferson population 2,998 and Grass Lake population 1,140. See all Jackson County cities & populated places.
Jackson County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Jackson County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson | 32,374 | City in Jackson County, Minnesota, United States |
| Vandercook Lake | 4,721 | Census-designated place in Jackson County, Michigan |
| Michigan Center | 4,672 | Census-designated place in Jackson County, Michigan |
| Jefferson | 2,998 | City in Jackson County, Georgia, United States |
| Norvell | 2,932 | Township in Jackson County, Michigan |
| Waterloo | 2,882 | Township in Jackson County, Michigan |
| Grass Lake | 1,140 | Village in Michigan, United States |
Weather
A slight chance of rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 71.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Jackson County
Official Website- Jackson
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Jackson County decreased by 2.08% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 160,248 | - | census |
| 2011 | 159,658 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 159,962 | 0.19% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 159,628 | -0.21% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 159,421 | -0.13% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 159,264 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 158,277 | -0.62% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 158,563 | 0.18% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 158,566 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 158,510 | -0.04% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 156,920 | -1% | estimation process |
People born in Jackson County (2)
People born in Jackson County, including chemist Donald L. Katz, writer Holling C. Holling, .
More notable people
Other places with the same name (22)
- Jackson County, Missouri county in Oregon, United States. with a population of 705,925 people.
- Jackson County, Oregon county in Oregon, United States. with a population of 221,844 people.
- Jackson County, Mississippi county in Mississippi, United States. with a population of 143,802 people.
- Jackson County, Georgia county in Georgia, United States. with a population of 76,199 people.
- Jackson County, Illinois county in Illinois, United States. with a population of 56,675 people.
- Jackson County, Alabama county in Alabama, United States. with a population of 51,582 people.
- Jackson County, Florida county in Florida, United States. with a population of 46,085 people.
- Jackson County, Indiana county in Indiana, United States. with a population of 44,222 people.
- Jackson County, North Carolina county in North Carolina, United States. with a population of 44,033 people.
- Jackson County, Ohio county in Ohio, United States. with a population of 32,493 people.
- Jackson County, West Virginia county in West Virginia, United States. with a population of 28,453 people.
- Jackson County, Oklahoma county in Oklahoma, United States. with a population of 24,305 people.
- Jackson County, Wisconsin county in Wisconsin, United States. with a population of 20,630 people.
- Jackson County, Iowa county in Iowa, United States. with a population of 19,205 people.
- Jackson County, Arkansas county in Arkansas, United States. with a population of 16,636 people.
- Jackson County, Texas county in Texas, United States. with a population of 14,854 people.
- Jackson County, Kentucky county in Kentucky, United States. with a population of 13,340 people.
- Jackson County, Kansas county in Kansas, United States. with a population of 13,171 people.
- Jackson County, Tennessee county in Tennessee, United States. with a population of 11,864 people.
- Jackson County, Minnesota county in Minnesota, United States. with a population of 9,768 people.
- Jackson County, South Dakota county in South Dakota, United States. with a population of 3,321 people.
- Jackson County, Colorado county in Colorado, United States. with a population of 1,389 people.
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|---|---|---|
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