Jackson, Michigan

Jackson: City in Jackson County, Minnesota, United States

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Jackson is a city located in the county of Jackson in the U.S. state of Michigan. Its population at the 2010 census was 33,534 and a population density of 2,782 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 32,374 inhabitants.

Jackson is a city in Michigan, the only one in Jackson County. It's located along Interstate 94 and U.S. Route 127, making it perfect for weekend getaways and day trips to visit friends or family. The city is also close to Ann Arbor and Lansing, which makes it easy to get around if you don't have a car or if you'd rather not drive yourself.

Jackson has a population of just over 32,000 people, but that number can swell during the summer months when people come here from nearby cities such as Detroit, Flint, Lansing and more for vacation. The city is known for its friendly atmosphere and its many parks and green spaces that make it easy to enjoy fresh air even when temperatures are high outside!

In 1822, Jackson County was organized by European Americans who had moved into Michigan Territory from Ohio and New York. It was named for Andrew Jackson (1767-1845), general in the War of 1812 and later President of the United States (1829-1837). The settlement that became Jackson was founded in 1823 by Zephaniah Kingsley who built a log cabin on what became known as Kingsley Lake (now Lakeland). 

The city also offers residents a vibrant downtown area with many restaurants, shops and businesses that are easily accessible from Interstate 94 and U.S. Route 127 as well as several other major highways that pass through town including M-50 and M-99. 

The unemployment rate in Jackson is 7%, which is higher than average for Michigan but still below what you might find elsewhere in the nation (currently around 8%).

Jackson locator map
Location of Jackson on Michigan map.

Quick Facts about Jackson

Population : 32,374 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Michigan (United States)
County : Jackson County
Postal code : 56143
Phone Area Codes : 507
Area : 12.06 km2
Official name : Jackson
Altitude : 1,316 feet / 401 meters
Capital city : Jackson is capital of Jackson County
Time Zone : America/Detroit
Local time : 06:27:16 (29th March 2024)
Density : 2,685 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -3.58% (2010-2020)
CourthouseJacksonCountyMinnesota2007 image
CourthouseJacksonCountyMinnesota2007
CourthouseJacksonCountyMinnesota2007 image

Geography

Jackson is located at 42°14'45"N 84°24'5"W (42.2458700, -84.4013500).

Jackson map

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Jackson decreased by 3.58% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 33,534 - census
2011 33,235 -0.9% estimation process
2012 33,191 -0.13% estimation process
2013 33,128 -0.19% estimation process
2014 33,020 -0.33% estimation process
2015 32,929 -0.28% estimation process
2016 32,716 -0.65% estimation process
2017 32,702 -0.04% estimation process
2018 32,566 -0.42% estimation process
2019 32,440 -0.39% estimation process
2020 32,374 -0.2% estimation process

Jackson zip code is 49201. County name: Jackson, County fips: 26075

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People born in Jackson (7)

People born in Jackson, including bass guitarist David Ellefson, composer and music educator Amy Dunker, priest Walter Halloran, .

List

  • Willis H. Flygare (American chemist) he was born in 24/07/1936
  • Gary Amdahl (American author) he was born in 04/08/1956
  • Stephen Censky (Is the last Survivor of the Do Do War) he was born in 01/01/1961
  • Thomas P. Ringkob (animal science researcher) he was born in 25/03/1940

Schools in Jackson

College & universities near Jackson, MI

Code Name City ZIP
454306 Career Quest Learning Centers-Jackson Jackson (MI) 49201

Stations (19)

Amtrak & bus stations near Jackson, MI

Code Name Address Type
JXN Jackson station 501 E. Michigan Ave. RAIL
ALI Albion station 300 North Eaton St. RAIL
LNS East Lansing station 1240 South Harrison Road RAIL
ARB Ann Arbor station 325 Depot Street RAIL
BTL Battle Creek Transportation Center 104 Capital Ave. S.W. RAIL

Post offices near Jackson

Post Office Name City ZIP
Jackson Post Office Jackson (MI) 49201

Other places with the same name (23)

  • Jackson , Mississippi The capital and most populous city of Mississippi. It is located on the Pearl River in western Mississippi. Jackson is known for its many civil rights landmarks, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Mississippi State Capitol and the Museum of Mississippi History. with a population of 157,821 people.
  • Jackson , Tennessee The most populous city in Madison County, Tennessee. It is located on the Tennessee River in western Tennessee. Jackson is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Jackson-Madison County Library and the Jackson Symphony Orchestra. with a population of 67,402 people.
  • Jackson , New Jersey unincorporated community in Waterford Township, Camden County, New Jersey with a population of 58,371 people.
  • Jackson , Illinois county in Illinois, United States with a population of 18,488 people.
  • Jackson , Missouri city in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, United States with a population of 14,699 people.
  • Jackson , Wyoming town in the Jackson Hole valley of Teton County, Wyoming, United States with a population of 10,572 people.
  • Jackson , Pennsylvania Township in northwestern Columbia County, Pennsylvania with a population of 8,379 people.
  • Jackson , Georgia county seat of Butts County, Georgia, United States with a population of 5,332 people.
  • Jackson , California county seat of Amador County, California with a population of 4,973 people.
  • Jackson , Alabama city in Clarke County, Alabama, United States with a population of 4,582 people.
  • Jackson , Wisconsin village in Washington County, Wisconsin with a population of 4,547 people.
  • Jackson , Louisiana town in East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana with a population of 3,707 people.
  • Jackson , Kentucky city in Breathitt County, Kentucky, United States with a population of 1,917 people.
  • Jackson , South Carolina town in Aiken County, South Carolina with a population of 1,815 people.
  • Jackson , South Carolina town in Aiken County, South Carolina with a population of 1,762 people.
  • Jackson , Minnesota city in Jackson County, Minnesota, United States with a population of 1,619 people.
  • Jackson , New Hampshire town in New Hampshire with a population of 866 people.
  • Jackson , Maine town in Waldo County, Maine with a population of 588 people.
  • Jackson , Ohio city in Jackson County, Minnesota, United States with a population of 466 people.
  • Jackson , North Carolina town in North Carolina with a population of 452 people.
  • Jackson , Indiana human settlement in United States of America with a population of 350 people.
  • Jackson , Nebraska village in Dakota County, Nebraska, United States with a population of 199 people.

Other cities in Jackson County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Jackson County , MI. (more)

City Name Population Title
Leoni 13,502 Township in Jackson County, Michigan
Spring Arbor 7,734 Census-designated place in Jackson County, Michigan
Napoleon 6,703 Township in Jackson County, Michigan
Vandercook Lake 4,721 Census-designated place in Jackson County, Michigan
Michigan Center 4,672 Census-designated place in Jackson County, Michigan
Sandstone 3,948 Township 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
Tompkins 2,672 Township in Jackson County, Michigan
Pulaski 2,092 Township in Jackson County, Michigan
Brooklyn 1,165 Village in Michigan, United States
Grass Lake 1,140 Village in Michigan, United States
Concord 1,031 Village in Michigan, United States
Horton 910 Township in Jackson County, Michigan
Liberty 887 Township in Jackson County, Michigan

Distance to Other Cities

Jackson distances to largest Michigan cities