Jackson County, Michigan

Jackson County, Michigan

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Map of Michigan highlighting Jackson County
Location in the U.S. state of Michigan
Map of the United States highlighting Michigan
Michigan's location in the U.S.
Organized August 1[1], 1832
Named for Andrew Jackson
Seat Jackson
Largest city Jackson
Area
 • Total 723 sq mi (1,873 km2)
 • Land 702 sq mi (1,818 km2)
 • Water 22 sq mi (57 km2), 3.0%
Population
 • (2010) 160,248
 • Density 228/sq mi (88/km²)
Congressional district 7th
Time zone Eastern: UTC-5/-4
Website www.co.jackson.mi.us

Jackson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Michigan. Its population was 160,248 as of the 2010 Census.[2] The county seat is Jackson.[3] The county was set off in 1829 and organized in 1832.[1] It is named for U.S. President Andrew Jackson and considered to be one of Michigan's "Cabinet counties", named for members of Jackson's Cabinet.[1]

Jackson County comprises the Jackson, MI Metropolitan Statistical Area.

The Jackson County Courthouse was designed by Claire Allen, a prominent southern Michigan architect. Jackson County is also home to the Michigan Whitetail Hall of Fame.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 723 square miles (1,870 km2), of which 702 square miles (1,820 km2) is land and 22 square miles (57 km2) (3.0%) is water.[4]

Rivers

The North Branch starts in Jackson County in Hanover Township. It starts in Pine Hills Lake and Farewell Lake and flows through a small part of Liberty Township and then back into Hanover Township. It then flows into Spring Arbor Township and Concord Township. It then flows out of Jackson County and into Calhoun County before it goes through the town of Albion where the North Branch connects with the South Branch and they form to be one river.

The South Branch starts in the wetlands near the town North Adams in Hillsdale County and flows through the rest of Hillsdale County. It enters Jackson County and goes through a small part of Hanover Township before reentering Hillsdale County and then reentering Jackson County where it goes through Pulaski Township. It then enters Calhoun County and connects with the Northern Branch when it reaches the town of Albion.

When the South Branch and North Branch connect to form just the Kalamazoo River, it then flows through the rest of Calhoun County. It then enters Kalamazoo County and then Allegan County. When it reaches the towns of Saugatuck and Douglas it stops and enters Lake Michigan. In total the Kalamazoo River is 166 miles (267 km) long, and its watershed drains a total of 2,020 miles (3,250 km) and drains into 8 counties.

Adjacent counties

Highways

Government

Presidential Elections Results[5]
Year Republican Democratic Third Parties
2016 56.8% 39,793 36.8% 25,795 6.5% 4,537
2012 52.1% 36,298 46.4% 32,301 1.6% 1,086
2008 47.8% 35,692 50.2% 37,480 2.0% 1,507
2004 55.8% 40,029 43.2% 31,025 1.0% 741
2000 51.8% 32,066 45.5% 28,160 2.8% 1,720
1996 44.4% 24,987 43.8% 24,633 11.8% 6,636
1992 39.3% 25,424 36.6% 23,686 24.0% 15,534
1988 60.4% 33,885 39.0% 21,865 0.7% 377
1984 68.3% 40,133 31.2% 18,340 0.5% 312
1980 53.9% 33,749 37.9% 23,685 8.2% 5,146
1976 56.2% 32,873 42.3% 24,726 1.5% 858
1972 62.3% 34,220 35.2% 19,350 2.4% 1,333
1968 53.7% 27,828 35.1% 18,205 11.2% 5,824
1964 42.5% 20,940 57.3% 28,219 0.2% 88
1960 62.1% 34,660 37.6% 20,995 0.2% 124
1956 69.4% 35,453 30.3% 15,479 0.3% 147
1952 68.2% 32,810 31.3% 15,065 0.5% 230
1948 61.2% 21,449 36.6% 12,809 2.2% 779
1944 62.0% 22,992 37.4% 13,859 0.7% 249
1940 61.5% 24,558 38.0% 15,170 0.5% 213
1936 44.8% 16,350 52.9% 19,288 2.3% 848
1932 47.9% 16,150 49.2% 16,584 3.0% 996
1928 76.7% 25,080 22.8% 7,462 0.5% 151
1924 69.2% 19,640 19.9% 5,639 11.0% 3,111
1920 64.9% 15,922 31.8% 7,789 3.4% 823
1916 45.0% 6,938 52.2% 8,058 2.8% 436
1912 18.7% 2,456 32.6% 4,283 48.7% 6,406
1908 54.1% 6,770 41.8% 5,226 4.1% 514
1904 62.9% 7,778 33.4% 4,131 3.7% 458
1900 49.0% 6,325 48.1% 6,203 2.9% 378
1896 47.5% 6,208 49.7% 6,498 2.8% 361
1892 45.0% 5,130 43.9% 5,005 11.1% 1,261
1888 48.8% 5,646 44.7% 5,170 6.5% 750
1884 43.9% 4,804 49.8% 5,452 6.4% 696

The county government operates the county 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 February 21, 2013)

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
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%
2010160,2481.2%
Est. 2016158,460[7]−1.1%
U.S. Decennial Census[8]
1790-1960[9] 1900-1990[10]
1990-2000[11] 2010-2013[2]

As of the census[12] 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. 24.3% were of English, 21.7% of German, 11.5% American, 9.9% Irish and 8.1% Polish ancestry according to the 2012 American Community Survey. 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.

Parks and recreation

Communities

Cities

Villages

Census-designated places

Unincorporated communities

Townships

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Bibliography on Jackson County". Clarke Historical Library, Central Michigan University. Retrieved January 19, 2013.
  2. 1 2 "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 28, 2013.
  3. ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
  4. ↑ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Archived from the original on November 13, 2013. Retrieved September 25, 2014.
  5. ↑ http://uselectionatlas.org/RESULTS
  6. ↑ "Office of the Prosecuting Attorney". Jackson County Michigan. Retrieved February 21, 2013.
  7. ↑ "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved June 9, 2017.
  8. ↑ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on May 12, 2015. Retrieved September 25, 2014.
  9. ↑ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved September 25, 2014.
  10. ↑ "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 25, 2014.
  11. ↑ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 25, 2014.
  12. ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on September 11, 2013. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  13. ↑ "Falling Waters Trail & the Trail System in Jackson". Experience Jackson.
  14. ↑ "Dahlem". Experience Jackson.
  15. ↑ "JACKSON AUDUBON SOCIETY BIRDING PAGE". Jackson Audubon Society.

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

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