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Compare Jackson to Kentwood

This post compares Jackson, Michigan to Kentwood, 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) Kentwood (city)
Population 32,875 51,154
Income (median) $33,625 $40,001
Home Value (median) $63,200 $138,400
White 71% 66%
Black 22% 18%
Asian 0% 9%
With Kids 35% 31%
Age (median) 32 34
Rentals 45% 42%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Jackson or Kentwood?
A: Jackson has a smaller population count than Kentwood: 32875 compared with 51154 total people.

Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Jackson or in Kentwood?
A: Incomes are on average lower in Jackson.

Q: Are homes more expensive in Jackson or Kentwood?
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 42% for Kentwood.

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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