Jackson Population 2026

Jackson has a population of 33,133, making it the #1390 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Michigan. It is about 266× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.

Location of Jackson (capital Washington shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

33,133

Rank in United States

#1390

Coordinates

42.25°N, 84.40°W

~284 m elevation · America/Detroit

Distance to capital (Washington)

725 km

450 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Michigan

City	Population	Rank in United States
Detroit	645,705	#26
Grand Rapids	195,097	#131
Warren	134,056	#209
Sterling Heights	132,052	#215
Ann Arbor	117,070	#251
Lansing	112,644	#268
Clinton Township	99,753	#326
Flint	98,310	#333

Cities near Jackson

Holt23,973 people · ~45 km away
Adrian20,691 people · ~49 km away
Okemos21,369 people · ~53 km away
Ann Arbor117,070 people · ~54 km away
East Lansing48,471 people · ~55 km away
Lansing112,644 people · ~56 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Jackson?

Jackson has a population of 33,133 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1390 biggest city in United States.

What state is Jackson in?

Jackson is located in Michigan, United States.

Is Jackson the capital of United States?

No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 725 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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