2025 LABOR MARKET SUMMARY WORKFORCE SUPPLY, DEMAND, AND OPPORTUNITIES JACKSON COUNTY | MAY, 2026 Race Demographics
Region Snapshot
Population Race Demographics
160,060
White, 83.1%
Total Population
Black or African American, 7.4%
69,868
14,846
Total Employment
Total Job Postings
Hispanic or Latino, 4.1% Asian, 0.8% Two or More Races, 7.3% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.3% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, 0.0%
73,961
Workforce Race & Ethnicity Demographics
In the labor force (43.7% participation)
White, 82.3% Black or African American, 9.2%
5.5%
Hispanic or Latino, 4.0% Asian, 1.8%
Unemployment rate
Two or More Races, 2.1% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.3% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, 0.0%
Data reflect 2024 values unless otherwise specified
Age and Gender Demographics
Technical and Soft Skills, Certifications
Workforce Age and Gender
In-Demand Education Level High School or GED: 26.4% Associate degree: 11.6% Bachelor’s degree: 19.7% Master’s degree: 7.4%
49.3% Female
50.7% Male
Population Age and Gender
Technical Skills
Common Skills
1. Nursing 2. Lifting Ability 3. Merchandising 4. Housekeeping 5. Home Health Care
1. Communication 2. Customer Service 3. Leadership 4. Management 5. Operations
Top Posting Employers
Top Posting Cities: Posting Jackson: 12,455 Michigan Center: 570 Brooklyn: 416 Grass Lake: 284 Spring Arbor: 269
Henry Ford Health Jackson College Consumers Energy Meijer State of Michigan
48.7% Female 51.3% Male
Certifications 1. Valid Driver's License 2. Registered Nurse (RN) 3. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification 4. Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 5. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification
into and out of Jackson County is nearly balanced. KeyCommuting Occupation Groups: Workforce & Demand Signals A slightly larger share of inbound commuters are age 29 or younger.
Agriculture
Health Care
Energy
Skilled Trades
Information Technology
1,929 workers
6,885 workers
5,317 workers
5,090 workers
1,181 workers
12.1% increase from 2021 Postings: 409 Openings: 305
6.4% increase from 2021 Postings: 4,192 Openings: 852
7.0% increase from 2021 Postings: 820 Openings: 667
2.1% decrease from 2021 Postings: 709 Openings: 695
7.2% increase from 2021 Postings: 290 Openings: 109
How to Use This Snapshot Align training and credential investments to employer demand. Support recruitment, retention, and upskilling strategies Inform economic development and site selection decisions.
Source
Lightcast (2026), Census (2024) Presented by the Workforce Intelligence Network May 2026
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