County profile · Michigan
Jackson County, MI market data
How Jackson County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 159,552
- −0.4% since 2020
- Households
- 62,540
- Median household income
- $66,073
- +23.1% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $193,700
- Jobs located here
- 59,579
- Highest market score
- 70
- Nail salons, #149 of 1,328 scored counties
A site report maps the competitors on map listings around any address in Jackson County by name and distance, and the households and spending within reach. Or open the report at the center of Jackson County. Signed out, you see a blurred preview; on an account, each report is one action.
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What this means
Jackson County has an estimated 159,552 people and 62,540 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Jackson County declined 0.4%, against +3.1% for the U.S. Median household income in Jackson County is $66,073, 18% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 23.1%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Jackson County runs highest on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 107, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on child care and other personal services (63).
Of the business types scored in Jackson County, nail salons (70), collision repair and body shops (68) and grocery stores (68) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For nail salons, that ranks #149 of 1,328 scored counties.
Jackson County is part of the Jackson metro area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for gas stations (44% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for mortgage brokers and lenders (63% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Jackson County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Jackson County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nail salons | 70 | #149 of 1,328 | 22 | 3.5 | $2.7M | 160 | 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 68 | #259 of 1,327 | 16 | 2.6 | $4M | 129 | 9 |
| Grocery stores | 68 | #450 of 2,070 | 27 | 4.3 | $13.5M | 145 | 19 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 67 | #216 of 1,334 | 18 | 2.9 | $2.8M | 138 | 8 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 66 | #478 of 2,405 | 220 | 35.2 | $1M | 156 | 86 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 65 | #144 of 777 | 8 | 1.3 | $6.3M | 154 | 6 |
| Tire shops | 65 | #393 of 1,530 | 17 | 2.7 | $3.8M | 150 | 9 |
| Barbershops | 64 | #353 of 1,356 | 17 | 2.7 | $3.4M | 183 | Under 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 64 | #385 of 1,656 | 22 | 3.5 | $3.8M | 214 | 83 |
| Gyms | 64 | #401 of 1,792 | 39 | 6.2 | $1.3M | 99 | 6 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 64 | #454 of 2,088 | 65 | 10.4 | $770K | 116 | 14 |
| Auto repair shops | 64 | #568 of 2,378 | 118 | 18.9 | $541K | 122 | 44 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 64 | #595 of 2,405 | 462 | 73.9 | $495K | 133 | 213 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 62 | #213 of 887 | 10 | 1.6 | Index only | 215 | 3 |
| Spas and skin care | 60 | #521 of 1,769 | 44 | 7.0 | $1.3M | 152 | 10 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 59 | #450 of 1,302 | 29 | 4.6 | $2.9M | 92 | 6 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 58 | #739 of 2,087 | 62 | 9.9 | $1.9M | 148 | 27 |
| Auto repair and car care | 58 | #840 of 2,401 | 220 | 35.2 | $290K | 108 | 73 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 58 | #862 of 2,402 | 105 | 16.8 | $3.5M | 103 | 37 |
| Physical therapy | 57 | #526 of 1,422 | 29 | 4.6 | $2.9M | 120 | 22 |
| Pizza | 57 | #749 of 2,090 | 46 | 7.4 | $5M | 98 | 96 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 57 | #809 of 2,210 | 87 | 13.9 | $1.3M | 152 | 32 |
| Roofing and gutters | 56 | #446 of 1,177 | 19 | 3.0 | $8.5M | 101 | 4 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 56 | #585 of 1,461 | 24 | 3.8 | $2.1M | 81 | 6 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 56 | #627 of 1,707 | 29 | 4.6 | $5.6M | 117 | 46 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 55 | #750 of 1,886 | 61 | 9.8 | $1.4M | 140 | 45 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 55 | #807 of 2,063 | 50 | 8.0 | $4.6M | 123 | 30 |
| Funeral homes | 54 | #607 of 1,472 | 18 | 2.9 | $528K | 78 | 8 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 54 | #936 of 2,385 | 216 | 34.5 | $271K | 128 | 42 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 54 | #993 of 2,222 | 79 | 12.6 | $2.9M | 95 | 96 |
| Pet stores | 53 | #425 of 974 | 12 | 1.9 | $4.1M | 91 | 3 |
| Pest control | 52 | #322 of 699 | 7 | 1.1 | $10.5M | 102 | 4 |
| Veterinarians | 52 | #687 of 1,485 | 20 | 3.2 | $2.5M | 90 | 15 |
| Home repair trades | 52 | #930 of 2,057 | 64 | 10.2 | $2.5M | 104 | 84 |
| Hair salons | 52 | #1,071 of 2,339 | 130 | 20.8 | $451K | 105 | 27 |
| Laundromats | 51 | #366 of 785 | 7 | 1.1 | $16.7M | 133 | 5 |
| Property management | 51 | #419 of 910 | 13 | 2.1 | Index only | 116 | 10 |
| Insurance agencies | 49 | #1,130 of 2,272 | 57 | 9.1 | $1.7M | 139 | 45 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 47 | #1,031 of 1,889 | 53 | 8.5 | $4.3M | 104 | 33 |
| Convenience stores | 47 | #1,237 of 2,261 | 64 | 10.2 | $5.7M | 72 | 18 |
| Pet businesses | 47 | #1,245 of 2,200 | 78 | 12.5 | $631K | 72 | 24 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 46 | #1,365 of 2,394 | 420 | 67.2 | $200K | 131 | 189 |
| Car washes and detailing | 45 | #858 of 1,451 | 33 | 5.3 | $1.9M | 77 | 9 |
| Electricians | 44 | #725 of 1,160 | 16 | 2.6 | $10.1M | 84 | 34 |
| Gas stations | 43 | #1,477 of 2,358 | 98 | 15.7 | $1.7M | 70 | 52 |
| House cleaning | 42 | #562 of 847 | 14 | 2.2 | $5.2M | 82 | 19 |
| Child care and preschools | 41 | #1,077 of 1,611 | 36 | 5.8 | $634K | 63 | 25 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 40 | #1,586 of 2,176 | 138 | 22.1 | Index only | 112 | 29 |
| Real estate | 39 | #1,675 of 2,229 | 165 | 26.4 | Index only | 118 | 51 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 35 | #1,150 of 1,493 | 38 | 6.1 | $1.9M | 66 | 48 |
| Chiropractors | 34 | #1,172 of 1,490 | 49 | 7.8 | $1.7M | 72 | 29 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 34 | #1,452 of 1,771 | 59 | 9.4 | $1.2M | 74 | 71 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 29 | #407 of 479 | 7 | 1.1 | $9.1M | 66 | 9 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 0.6 | $29.2M | 186 | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 0.6 | Index only | 80 | 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.3 | $42M | Too few | 4 |
Household spending in Jackson County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $63.8M | $1,021 | 107 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $163.4M | $2,613 | 101 |
| Food away from home | $228.5M | $3,653 | 90 |
| Groceries | $364.7M | $5,831 | 92 |
| Personal care products and services | $58.6M | $937 | 93 |
| Child care and other personal services | $22.8M | $365 | 63 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $50M | $800 | 81 |
| Medical and dental services | $83.9M | $1,342 | 104 |
| Pets | $49.2M | $787 | 87 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $116.7M | $1,866 | 91 |
| Vehicle insurance | $99.3M | $1,588 | 81 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $161.7M | $2,586 | 86 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $73.3M | $1,172 | 83 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $840.7M | $13,442 | 81 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Jackson County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 159,552−0.4% since 2020
- Households
- 62,540
- Median age
- 41.4
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 75%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.8
- Land area
- 702 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 228
- Median household income
- $66,073+23.1% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $88,666
- Median home value
- $193,700
- Jobs located here
- 59,579
- Daytime population
- 159,707Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Jackson County, MI growing?
Population estimates put Jackson County at 159,552 people in 2025, down 0.4% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 62,540 households. Median household income rose 23.1% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Jackson County, MI spend?
Households in Jackson County spend about $840.7M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $364.7M on groceries and $228.5M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Jackson County spend the most on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 107, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on child care and other personal services (63).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Jackson County, MI?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Jackson County are for nail salons (70), collision repair and body shops (68) and grocery stores (68). Jackson County ranks #149 of 1,328 scored counties for nail salons.
How does Jackson County, MI compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Jackson County is $66,073 a year, 18% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 0.4% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $193,700, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Jackson County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for gas stations (44% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for mortgage brokers and lenders (63% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 53 of the 56 business types have a score in Jackson County, each ranked against other counties.
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