Township · Michigan
Summit Township, Jackson County, Michigan
Summit Township, Jackson County, township, in Jackson County, Michigan. Summit Township, Jackson County had 22,705 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.9% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 22,920 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 22,817 (±25). GEOID 2607577200.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
22,705
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 22,920 · ACS 2020-2024: 22,817 ±25
Median household income
$65,987
±$3,428 (90% margin)
Michigan: $72,875
Median home value
$197,400
±$11,060 (90% margin)
Michigan: $231,600
Median gross rent
$1,069
±$70 (90% margin)
Michigan: $1,129
Where is Summit Township, Jackson County and what county is it in?
Summit Township, Jackson County is a township in Jackson County, Michigan. It covers 29.2 square miles of land, 785 residents per square mile in 2020.
One place lies inside Summit Township (Jackson County): Vandercook Lake (CDP, 4,579 in 2020).
Summit Township, Jackson County is in the Jackson, MI metropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Summit Township, Jackson County, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 22,705 people lived in Summit Township, Jackson County on July 1, 2025, down 0.9% since 2020, while Michigan grew 0.5%. The 2020 Census counted 22,920 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 22,817 (±25).
| Measure | Summit Township, Jackson County | Jackson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 22,817±25 | 160,060 | +343 |
| Households | 9,710±400 | 62,540 | +524 |
| Average household size | 2.31±0.09 | 2.41 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 10,508±490 | 69,292 | no clear change |
Summit Township, Jackson County's population since 2000
From 21,534 in 2000 to 22,705 in 2025: up 5.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Summit Township, Jackson County as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Summit Township, Jackson County?
The median resident of Summit Township, Jackson County is 45.8 years old; 19.3% are under 18 and 24.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 85.4%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 5.2%. 3.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Summit Township, Jackson County | Jackson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.8±3.2 | 41.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 19.3%±1.9 pts | 20.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 24.5%±1.8 pts | 19.1% | – |
| Male | 48.3%±2.0 pts | 51.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.0%±1.4 pts | 4.1% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 85.4%±3.2 pts | 82.0% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 5.2%±2.1 pts | 7.4% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.9%±0.5 pts | 0.8% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.8%±1.7 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.2%±1.1 pts | 2.2% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.0%±1.4 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.7%±1.3 pts | 6.7% | – |
| With a disability | 13.9%±1.8 pts | 14.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.3%±1.4 pts | 4.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.8%±1.5 pts | 92.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 30.1%±2.9 pts | 23.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 10.2%±2.1 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 87.1%±2.9 pts | 88.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.4%±1.4 pts | 1.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Summit Township, Jackson County earn?
Half of Summit Township, Jackson County's 9,710 households earn less than $65,987 a year (±$3,428), against $66,073 in Jackson County and $72,875 in Michigan. In 2015-2019 the median was $74,838 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $8,851 after inflation. 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Summit Township, Jackson County | Jackson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $65,987±$3,428 | $66,073 | −$8,851 |
| Mean household income | $87,646±$5,885 | $88,653 | – |
| Per capita income | $39,355±$2,687 | $35,930 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 7.7%±2.3 pts | 11.6% | −3.5 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 12.3%±6.9 pts | 16.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 11.2%±2.7 pts | 13.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.8%±1.2 pts | 95.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.1%±1.7 pts | 91.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Summit Township, Jackson County?
Owners occupy 81.2% of Summit Township, Jackson County's occupied homes and renters 18.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $197,400 by its owner (±$11,060). The median renter pays $1,069 a month including utilities, and 29.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Summit Township, Jackson County | Jackson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $197,400±$11,060 | $193,700 | +$30,641 |
| Median gross rent | $1,069±$70 | $985 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 29.5%±9.8 pts | 38.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,381±$89 | $1,377 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 81.2%±3.2 pts | 75.0% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 18.8%±3.2 pts | 25.0% | – |
| Housing units | 10,508±490 | 69,292 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.9%±1.2 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 8.5%±5.9 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 79.0%±3.3 pts | 75.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.6%±1.0 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.3%±1.0 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.4%±1.3 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 14.5%±3.2 pts | 22.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.2%±1.4 pts | 6.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Summit Township, Jackson County building?
Builders took permits for 20 new housing units in Summit Township, Jackson County in 2025 (20 in single-family houses), 0.9 per 1,000 residents against 2.3 across Michigan.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Summit Township, Jackson County work and get to work?
80.9% of Summit Township, Jackson County's workers drive alone and 9.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 19.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 7.3%.
| Measure | Summit Township, Jackson County | Jackson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 56.5%±2.4 pts | 56.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 7.3%±2.7 pts | 5.5% | +3.8 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 80.9%±3.2 pts | 79.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.6%±2.1 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.3 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 0.5%±0.4 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 9.5%±2.5 pts | 9.8% | +6.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 19.4 min±1.3 | 22.5 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Summit Township, Jackson County?
6 census tracts lie mostly in Summit Township, Jackson County, and 3 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $45,396 (Tract 53.01) to $105,469 (Tract 52.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 53.02Jackson County | 4,471 | $83,196 |
| Tract 53.01Jackson County | 4,418 | $45,396 |
| Tract 51Jackson County | 4,516 | $59,068 |
| Tract 52.01Jackson County | 3,236 | $105,469 |
| Tract 52.02Jackson County | 3,209 | $96,181 |
| Tract 50Jackson County | 2,539 | $52,857 |
| Tract 59Jackson County | 2,748 | $53,319 |
| Tract 62.01Jackson County | 3,132 | $69,000 |
| Tract 62.02Jackson County | 3,623 | $88,606 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Summit Township, Jackson County) · Census block assignment files
How does Summit Township, Jackson County compare with other places in Michigan?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Summit Township, Jackson County is the 508th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 39th-most populous of 1,240 in Michigan.
Summit Township, Jackson County ranks 827th of 1,354 places in Michigan with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 39th | 1,240 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 922nd | 1,281 |
| Residents per square mile | 405th | 1,356 |
| Median household income | 827th | 1,354 |
| Per capita income | 535th | 1,355 |
| Median home value | 712th | 1,354 |
| Median gross rent | 438th | 1,212 |
| Poverty rate | 835th | 1,213 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 405th | 1,350 |
| Median age | 478th | 1,356 |
| Owner-occupied share | 867th | 1,356 |
| Work from home | 625th | 1,062 |
| Travel time to work | 1,161st | 1,356 |
Summit Township, Jackson County's figures with every place in Michigan (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Summit Township, Jackson County?
8 of the 57 figures for Summit Township, Jackson County on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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