Jackson County, Ohio
Encyclopedia
Jackson County is a county located in the state
of Ohio
, United States
. As of 2010, the population was 33,225.http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/39/39079.html Its county seat
is Jackson
and is named for Andrew Jackson
, a hero of the War of 1812
who was subsequently elected President of the United States
.
, the county has a total area of 422 square miles (1,093 km²).420 square miles (1,087.8 km²) is land and 1 square miles (2.6 km²) (0.29%) is water.
of 2000, there were 32,641 people, 12,619 households, and 9,136 families residing in the county. The population density
was 78 people per square mile (30/km²). There were 13,909 housing units at an average density of 33 per square mile (13/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 97.89% White
, 0.59% Black
or African American
, 0.34% Native American
, 0.17% Asian
, 0.02% Pacific Islander
, 0.16% from other races
, and 0.82% from two or more races. 0.60% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race.
There were 12,619 households out of which 34.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.4% were married couples
living together, 12.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.6% were non-families. 24.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.00.
In the county, the population was spread out with 26.0% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 28.7% from 25 to 44, 23.0% from 45 to 64, and 13.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 93.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.9 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $30,661, and the median income for a family was $36,022. Males had a median income of $30,651 versus $21,546 for females. The per capita income
for the county was $14,789. About 13.6% of families and 16.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.3% of those under age 18 and 16.1% of those age 65 or over.
U.S. state
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of Ohio
Ohio
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, United States
United States
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. As of 2010, the population was 33,225.http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/39/39079.html Its county seat
County seat
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is Jackson
Jackson, Ohio
Jackson is a city in and the county seat of Jackson County, Ohio, United States. The population was 6,184 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Jackson is located at ....
and is named for Andrew Jackson
Andrew Jackson
Andrew Jackson was the seventh President of the United States . Based in frontier Tennessee, Jackson was a politician and army general who defeated the Creek Indians at the Battle of Horseshoe Bend , and the British at the Battle of New Orleans...
, a hero of the War of 1812
War of 1812
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who was subsequently elected President of the United States
President of the United States
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.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census BureauUnited States Census Bureau
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, the county has a total area of 422 square miles (1,093 km²).420 square miles (1,087.8 km²) is land and 1 square miles (2.6 km²) (0.29%) is water.
Adjacent counties
- Vinton CountyVinton County, OhioVinton County is a county located in the state of Ohio, United States. As of the 2010 census, the population was 13,435. , the least populous in the state. Its county seat is McArthur. The county is named for Samuel Finley Vinton, a 19th-century United States Congressman from...
(north) - Gallia CountyGallia County, OhioAs of the census of 2000, there were 31,069 people, 12,060 households, and 8,586 families residing in the county. The population density was 66 people per square mile . There were 13,498 housing units at an average density of 29 per square mile...
(east) - Lawrence CountyLawrence County, OhioAs of the census of 2000, there were 62,319 people, 24,732 households, and 17,807 families residing in the county. The population density was 137 people per square mile . There were 27,189 housing units at an average density of 60 per square mile...
(south) - Scioto CountyScioto County, OhioAs of the census of 2000, there were 79,195 people, 30,871 households, and 21,362 families residing in the county. The population density was 129 people per square mile . There were 34,054 housing units at an average density of 56 per square mile...
(southwest) - Pike CountyPike County, OhioAs of the census of 2000, there were 27,695 people, 10,444 households, and 7,665 families residing in the county. The population density was 63 people per square mile . There were 11,602 housing units at an average density of 26 per square mile...
(west) - Ross CountyRoss County, OhioAs of the census of 2000, there were 73,345 people, 27,136 households, and 19,185 families residing in the county. The population density was 106 people per square mile . There were 29,461 housing units at an average density of 43 per square mile...
(northwest)
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 32,641 people, 12,619 households, and 9,136 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 78 people per square mile (30/km²). There were 13,909 housing units at an average density of 33 per square mile (13/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 97.89% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.59% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.34% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.17% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.02% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.16% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.82% from two or more races. 0.60% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
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or Latino
Race (United States Census)
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of any race.
Marriage
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living together, 12.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.6% were non-families. 24.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.00.
In the county, the population was spread out with 26.0% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 28.7% from 25 to 44, 23.0% from 45 to 64, and 13.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 93.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.9 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $30,661, and the median income for a family was $36,022. Males had a median income of $30,651 versus $21,546 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $14,789. About 13.6% of families and 16.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.3% of those under age 18 and 16.1% of those age 65 or over.
Communities
Townships
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Jackson Township, Jackson County, Ohio Jackson Township is one of the twelve townships of Jackson County, Ohio, United States. As of the 2000 census, 1,296 people lived in the township.-Geography:Located in the northwestern corner of the county, it borders the following townships:... Jefferson Township, Jackson County, Ohio Jefferson Township is one of the twelve townships of Jackson County, Ohio, United States. As of the 2000 census, 3,508 people lived in the township, including 2,573 in its unincorporated areas.-Geography:... Liberty Township, Jackson County, Ohio Liberty Township is one of the twelve townships of Jackson County, Ohio, United States. As of the 2000 census, 1,672 people lived in the township.-Geography:Located in the western part of the county, it borders the following townships:... Lick Township, Jackson County, Ohio Lick Township is one of the twelve townships of Jackson County, Ohio, United States. As of the 2000 census, 2,682 people lived in the township.-Geography:Located in the center of the county, it borders the following townships:*Coal Township: north... |
Madison Township, Jackson County, Ohio Madison Township is one of the twelve townships of Jackson County, Ohio, United States. As of the 2000 census, 2,171 people lived in the township, including 1,421 in its unincorporated areas.-Geography:... Milton Township, Jackson County, Ohio Milton Township is one of the twelve townships of Jackson County, Ohio, United States. As of the 2000 census, 1,119 people lived in the township.-Geography:Located in the northeastern corner of the county, it borders the following townships:... Scioto Township, Jackson County, Ohio Scioto Township is one of the twelve townships of Jackson County, Ohio, United States. As of the 2000 census, 1,788 people lived in the township.-Geography:Located in the western part of the county, it borders the following townships:... Washington Township, Jackson County, Ohio Washington Township is one of the twelve townships of Jackson County, Ohio, United States. As of the 2000 census, 743 people lived in the township.-Geography:Located in the northern part of the county, it borders the following townships:... |
Unincorporated communities
- ByerByer, OhioByer is an unincorporated community in northwestern Washington Township, Jackson County, Ohio, United States. It lies along State Route 327 between Wellston and Londonderry. Pigeon Creek, a subsidiary of the Scioto River through Salt Creek, runs along the western edge of Byer; a covered bridge...
- WainwrightWainwright, Jackson County, OhioWainwright is an unincorporated community in northern Milton Township, Jackson County, Ohio, United States. It lies at the intersection of Mulga and Number 12 Hollow Roads about 2 miles east of Wellston....
See also
- Jackson County Apple FestivalJackson County Apple FestivalThe Jackson County Apple Festival is an annual festival dedicated to the apple held in Jackson, Ohio, United States. The festival was created to promote Jackson County's leading agricultural product, which at the time was grown by over forty farms in the area....
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Jackson County, OhioNational Register of Historic Places listings in Jackson County, OhioThis is a list of the National Register of Historic Places listings in Jackson County, Ohio.This is intended to be a complete list of the properties and districts on the National Register of Historic Places in Jackson County, Ohio, United States...