Jackson is a city located in Jackson County, Michigan, in the United States. It serves as the county seat and functions as the core city of the Jackson metropolitan area, which encompasses the entirety of Jackson County.
The city has a population of 31,309 according to the 2020 census. Geographically, it is situated approximately 65 miles east of Kalamazoo, 35 miles west of Ann Arbor, 75 miles west of Detroit, and 35 miles south of Lansing. The area is served by major transportation routes including Interstate 94 and U.S. Route 127.