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Jackson County, Michigan

Jackson County is a county in the U.S. state of Michigan. In 2000, its population was 158,422 with the 2007 Census Bureau placing the population at 163,006. This county is the sole county in the Jackson Metropolitan Statistical Area. The county seat is Jackson. It is named for U.S. President Andrew Jackson. It is considered to be one of Michigan's "Cabinet counties", named for members of Jackson's Cabinet.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 724 square miles (1,875 km²), of which, 707 square miles (1,830 km²) of it is land and 17 square miles (44 km²) of it (2.37%) is water.

Adjacent counties

Livingston County (northeast)

Ingham County (north)

Eaton County (northwest)

Washtenaw County (east)

Calhoun County (west)

Lenawee County (southeast)

Hillsdale County (southwest)

Interstates

I-94

I-94 Business Loop serves as a loop route through downtown Jackson.

US highways

US-127
US-127 Business Route serves as a loop route through downtown Jackson.

Michigan State Trunklines

M-50

M-52

M-60

M-99

M-106

M-124

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 158,422 people, 58,168 households, and 40,833 families residing in the county. The population density was 224 people per square mile (87/km²). There were 62,906 housing units at an average density of 89/sq mi (34/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 88.54% White, 7.92% Black or African American, 0.40% Native American, 0.53% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.83% from other races, and 1.74% from two or more races. 2.20% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 21.7% were of German, 12.8% English, 11.5% American, 9.9% Irish and 8.1% Polish ancestry according to Census 2000. 95.9% spoke English and 2.1% Spanish as their first language.

There were 58,168 households out of which 33.50% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.80% were married couples living together, 12.00% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.80% were non-families. 24.60% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.60% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.03.

In the county the population was spread out with 25.60% under the age of 18, 8.10% from 18 to 24, 30.40% from 25 to 44, 23.00% from 45 to 64, and 12.90% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 104.20 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.70 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $43,171, and the median income for a family was $50,970. Males had a median income of $38,919 versus $26,448 for females. The per capita income for the county was $20,171. About 6.50% of families and 9.00% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.40% of those under age 18 and 6.10% of those age 65 or over.

Government

The county government operates the jail, maintains township roads, operates the
major local courts, keeps files of deeds and mortgages, maintains vital records, administers
public health regulations, and participates with the state in the provision of welfare and
other social services. The county board of commissioners controls the
budget but has only limited authority to make laws or ordinances. In Michigan, most local
government functions — police and fire, building and zoning, tax assessment, street
maintenance, etc. — are the responsibility of individual cities and townships.

Elected officials

Michigan State House of Representatives, State Representative District 64: Martin Griffin (D)

Michigan State House of Representatives, State Representative District 65: Mike Simpson (D)

Michigan State Senate, State Senate District 17: Randy Richardville President pro tempore (R)

Michigan State Senate, State Senate District 19: Mark Schauer Minority leader (D)

Prosecuting Attorney: Hank C. Zavislak

Sheriff: Daniel H Heyns

County Clerk: Sandra Crowley

County Treasurer: Janet C. Rochefort

Drain Commissioner: Geoffrey W. Snyder

County Surveyor: Dean R. Gutekunst

(information as of September 20, 2006)

Cities, villages, and townships

Cities

Jackson

Villages

Brooklyn

Cement City (partially)

Springport

Unincorporated

Michigan Center

Napoleon

Spring Arbor

Vandercook Lake

Townships

Blackman Charter Township

Columbia Township

Concord Township

Grass Lake Charter Township

Sandstone Charter Township

Spring Arbor Township

External links

Jackson County

Clarke Historical Library, Central Michigan University, Bibliography on Jackson County

Jackson Michigan Community

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