Jackson County, Wisconsin

Jackson County, Wisconsin

Jackson County courthouse
Map of Wisconsin highlighting Jackson County
Location in the U.S. state of Wisconsin
Map of the United States highlighting Wisconsin
Wisconsin's location in the U.S.
Founded 1853
Seat Black River Falls
Largest city Black River Falls
Area
 • Total 1,000 sq mi (2,590 km2)
 • Land 988 sq mi (2,559 km2)
 • Water 13 sq mi (34 km2), 1.3%
Population
 • (2010) 20,449
 • Density 21/sq mi (8/km²)
Congressional districts 3rd, 7th
Time zone Central: UTC-6/-5
Website www.co.jackson.wi.us

Jackson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of the 2010 census, the population was 20,449.[1] Its county seat is Black River Falls.[2] Jackson County was formed from Crawford County in 1853. It was named for President Andrew Jackson.[3]

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,000 square miles (2,600 km2), of which 988 square miles (2,560 km2) is land and 13 square miles (34 km2) (1.3%) is water.[4]

Adjacent counties

Major highways

Airport

Black River Falls Area Airport (KBCK) serves the county and surrounding communities.

Demographics

2000 Census Age Pyramid for Jackson County
Historical population
Census Pop. %±
18604,170—
18707,68784.3%
188013,28572.8%
189015,79718.9%
190017,46610.6%
191017,075−2.2%
192017,7463.9%
193016,468−7.2%
194016,5990.8%
195016,073−3.2%
196015,151−5.7%
197015,3251.1%
198016,8319.8%
199016,588−1.4%
200019,10015.1%
201020,4497.1%
Est. 201520,554[5]0.5%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]
1790–1960[7] 1900–1990[8]
1990–2000[9] 2010–2014[1]

As of the census[10] of 2000, there were 19,100 people, 7,070 households, and 4,835 families residing in the county. The population density was 19 people per square mile (7/km²). There were 8,029 housing units at an average density of 8 per square mile (3/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 89.58% White, 2.27% Black or African American, 6.16% Native American, 0.16% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 1.01% from other races, and 0.79% from two or more races. 1.87% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 31.4% were of German, 30.2% Norwegian and 5.2% Irish ancestry according to Census 2000. 94.7% spoke English, 2.2% Spanish and 1.5% Winnebago as their first language.

There were 7,070 households out of which 31.00% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.40% were married couples living together, 8.60% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.60% were non-families. 26.20% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.80% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the county, the population was spread out with 24.10% under the age of 18, 8.80% from 18 to 24, 29.40% from 25 to 44, 22.80% from 45 to 64, and 14.90% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 114.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 116.30 males.

Communities

Fairgrounds
Jackson County sign on County Highway HH

City

Villages

Towns

Census-designated places

Unincorporated communities

Ghost towns

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 21, 2014.
  2. ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
  3. ↑ Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. Govt. Print. Off. p. 167.
  4. ↑ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Retrieved August 5, 2015.
  5. ↑ "County Totals Dataset: Population, Population Change and Estimated Components of Population Change: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2015". Retrieved July 2, 2016.
  6. ↑ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on May 11, 2015. Retrieved August 5, 2015.
  7. ↑ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved August 5, 2015.
  8. ↑ Forstall, Richard L., ed. (March 27, 1995). "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 5, 2015.
  9. ↑ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. April 2, 2001. Retrieved August 5, 2015.
  10. ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on September 11, 2013. Retrieved 2011-05-14.

Further reading

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Trempealeau County Wood County
   Jackson County, Wisconsin  
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Coordinates: 44°19′N 90°49′W / 44.32°N 90.81°W / 44.32; -90.81

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