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Jackson County, MI: growth, migration and housing
Jackson County has 159,552 residents, down 0.4% since 2020 (-0.0% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 2,942 households moved in and 2,952 moved out (-10 net), bringing in a net $3.0M of income. Median household income is $66,073, the median home $193,700 and median rent $985 a month.
In Michigan: 62nd of 83 counties for 5-year population growth · 53rd of 83 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 32nd of 83 counties for median household income · 32nd of 83 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Jackson County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Washtenaw County, MI | 316 | $21.3M |
| Ingham County, MI | 259 | $14.0M |
| Wayne County, MI | 220 | $15.0M |
| Lenawee County, MI | 197 | $9.2M |
| Calhoun County, MI | 178 | $7.9M |
| Hillsdale County, MI | 146 | $6.6M |
| Oakland County, MI | 92 | $6.0M |
| Eaton County, MI | 88 | $3.9M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Jackson County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Ingham County, MI | 291 | $12.8M |
| Washtenaw County, MI | 257 | $15.0M |
| Calhoun County, MI | 184 | $8.5M |
| Wayne County, MI | 167 | $9.1M |
| Lenawee County, MI | 164 | $11.7M |
| Hillsdale County, MI | 142 | $6.5M |
| Oakland County, MI | 102 | $6.3M |
| Kent County, MI | 87 | $5.4M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.