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Compare Jackson to Pontiac

This post compares Jackson, Michigan to Pontiac, 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) Pontiac (city)
Population 32,875 60,039
Income (median) $33,625 $30,678
Home Value (median) $63,200 $56,300
White 71% 39%
Black 22% 48%
Asian 0% 1%
With Kids 35% 34%
Age (median) 32 32
Rentals 45% 58%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Jackson or Pontiac?
A: Jackson has a smaller population count than Pontiac: 32875 compared with 60039 total people.

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

Q: Are homes more expensive in Jackson or Pontiac?
A: Homes tend to be similarly priced in Jackson.

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Pontiac does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 45% for Jackson versus 58% for Pontiac.

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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