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Jackson County, Michigan

Coordinates: 42°15′N 84°25′W / 42.25°N 84.42°W / 42.25; -84.42
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Jackson County
County
Official seal of Jackson County
Seal
Map of Michigan highlighting Jackson County
Location within the U.S. state of Michigan
Map of the United States highlighting Michigan
Michigan's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 42°15′N 84°25′W / 42.25°N 84.42°W / 42.25; -84.42
Country United States
State Michigan
OrganizedAugust 1, 1832
SeatJackson
Largest cityJackson
Area
 • Total724 sq mi (1,880 km2)
 • Land707 sq mi (1,830 km2)
 • Water17 sq mi (40 km2)  2.37%
Population
 (2000)
 • Total158,422
 • Density230/sq mi (87/km2)
Websitewww.co.jackson.mi.us

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 JacksonTemplate:GR. 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. The Jackson County Courthouse was built by Claire Allen a prominent southern Michigan architect.

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

Major highways

Interstates

US highways

  • US-127

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

Michigan State Trunklines

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
184013,130—
185019,43148.0%
186026,67137.3%
187036,04735.2%
188042,03116.6%
189045,0317.1%
190048,2227.1%
191053,42610.8%
192072,53935.8%
193092,30427.2%
194093,1080.9%
1950108,16816.2%
1960131,99422.0%
1970143,2748.5%
1980151,4955.7%
1990149,756−1.1%
2000158,4225.8%
2007 (est.)163,006

As of the censusTemplate:GR 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

(information as of January 12, 2009)

Cities, villages, and townships

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References

External links

42°15′N 84°25′W / 42.25°N 84.42°W / 42.25; -84.42

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