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Quick Facts of Life in Jackson

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Population Facts

Jackson County Population: 160,248
City of Jackson Population: 36,316

Source: 2010 U.S. Census

Income Facts

Total Personal Income: $3,524,791 (in thousands)
Average Per Capita Income: $22,428 (in dollars)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2005 Economic Est., 2000 Census/1998 Regional Economic Information System/Bureau of Economic Analysis

Cost of Living

Overall: Jackson 92.2%
The total of all the cost of living categories weighted subjectively as follows: housing (30%), food and groceries (15%), transportation (10%), utilities (6%), health care (7%), and miscellaneous expenses such as clothing, services, and entertainment (32%). State and local taxes are not included in any category.

Housing: Jackson 79.4%
In 2007, the average sales price in Jackson County decreased to $120,000. This amount does not take into consideration any foreclosed sales. Source: Jackson Area Association of Realtors, 2007

Food and groceries: Jackson 106.7%
The average cost of food and groceries (not including restaurants).

Transportation: Jackson 97.4%
The average cost of gasoline, car insurance and maintenance expenses, and mass transit fare for the area. The cost of the vehicle and any vehicle registration and license taxes are not included.

Utilities: Jackson 82.8%
The average cost of heating or cooling a typical residence for the area, including electricity, natural gas, and fuel oil expenses.

Health care: Jackson 99.6%
The average cost of health care calculated using the standard daily rate for a hospital room, and the costs of a doctor’s office visit and a dental checkup.

Miscellaneous: Jackson 98.1%
The cost index of those goods and services not included in the other cost of living categories, including clothing, restaurants, repairs, entertainment, and other services.

NOTE: The National Average for each Cost of Living Category is 100%

Source: MSN Home Advisor

Facts and Figures about the Jackson Region

Average Home Price (12/07): $120,000
Unemployment rate (4/08): 6.5%
Median household income (2005): $47,053

Population by age group (2000):
14 yrs and under: 33,942
15-19 yrs: 10,611
20-44 yrs: 56,999
45-64 yrs: 36,490
> than or = 65: 20,380

Labor Force

Total Labor Force: 71,300
Total residents in Jackson County, employed: 65,100
Total residents in Jackson County, not working: 6,200
Unemployment Rate: 8.6%
Unemployment Rate for December 2010: 10.9%
Unemployment Rate for November 2011: 7.8%
*Source: December 2011 Labor Market Source/Michigan Employment Service Agency

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December 2011 Labor Market Analysis Report

Employment and Earnings by Industry

Total Personal Income: $3,524,791 (in thousands)
Average Per Capita Income: $20,171

*Source:  U.S. Census Bureau - 2000 Census

Top Employers in Jackson County

Housing

Owner Occupied Housing: 44,503
Average Home Price: $130,352
Renter Occupied: 13,665
Median Rent: $505
Vacant Housing Units: 4,738
Total Housing Units: 62,906
Includes individual apartments and homes (including mobile homes)

*Source:  U.S. Census Bureau - 2000 Census and 2004 Michigan Association of Realtors

Educational Attainment

Percentage with high school diploma: 78.0%
Percentage with some college or Associates Degree: 30.7%
Percentage with Bachelor’s Degree: 27.4%

*Source:  U.S. Census Bureau - 2000 Census/Michigan Department of Career Development 2003, Jackson County

Jackson Region National Awards/Top Rankings