Jackson, Michigan

Jackson is a city located in Jackson County, Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 36,316. It was founded in 1827. It is the birthplace of the Republican Party. One of the Apollo capsules is kept here at the Jackson Space Center[?]. It is the county seat of Jackson County, Michigan. It was named for Democratic President Andrew Jackson.

Surrounding Communities: Parma, Spring Arbor, Springport[?], Napoleon[?]

Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 28.7 km² (11.1 mi²). 28.7 km² (11.1 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.

Demographics As of the census of 2000, there are 36,316 people, 14,210 households, and 8,668 families residing in the city. The population density is 1,264.4/km² (3,274.9/mi²). There are 15,241 housing units at an average density of 530.6/km² (1,374.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 73.87% White, 19.70% African American, 0.56% Native American, 0.51% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 1.65% from other races, and 3.67% from two or more races. 4.05% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 14,210 households out of which 33.7% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 35.8% are married couples living together, 19.9% have a female householder with no husband present, and 39.0% are non-families. 32.0% of all households are made up of individuals and 10.8% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.48 and the average family size is 3.12.

In the city the population is spread out with 29.7% under the age of 18, 9.8% from 18 to 24, 30.4% from 25 to 44, 18.2% from 45 to 64, and 11.9% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 31 years. For every 100 females there are 91.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 85.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city is $31,294, and the median income for a family is $39,072. Males have a median income of $31,957 versus $23,817 for females. The per capita income for the city is $15,230. 19.6% of the population and 15.2% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 26.9% are under the age of 18 and 11.0% are 65 or older.

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Jackson is a town on Old U.S. 12