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Compare Jackson to Grand Rapids

This post compares Jackson, Michigan to Grand Rapids, Michigan across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.

Dimension Jackson (city) Grand Rapids (city)
Population 32,875 195,355
Income (median) $33,625 $36,805
Home Value (median) $63,200 $121,800
White 71% 67%
Black 22% 19%
Asian 0% 2%
With Kids 35% 28%
Age (median) 32 31
Rentals 45% 45%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Jackson or Grand Rapids?
A: Jackson has a much smaller population count than Grand Rapids: 32875 compared with 195355 total people.

Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Jackson or in Grand Rapids?
A: Incomes are on average similar in Jackson.

Q: Are homes more expensive in Jackson or Grand Rapids?
A: Homes tend to be much less expensive in Jackson.

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Jackson does. The percentage of rentals is quite similar: 45% for Jackson versus 45% for Grand Rapids.

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Jackson may include: Muskegon, Battle-Creek, and Wyoming.

The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.

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