Jackson County, Ohio
| Jackson County, Ohio | ||
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 Location in the state of Ohio | ||
 Ohio's location in the U.S. | ||
| Founded | March 1, 1816[1] | |
| Named for | Andrew Jackson | |
| Seat | Jackson | |
| Largest city | Jackson | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 422 sq mi (1,093 km2) | |
| • Land | 420 sq mi (1,088 km2) | |
| • Water | 1.2 sq mi (3 km2), 0.3% | |
| Population | ||
| • (2010) | 33,225 | |
| • Density | 79/sq mi (31/km²) | |
| Congressional district | 6th | |
| Time zone | Eastern: UTC-5/-4 | |
| Website |
jacksoncountygovernment | |
Jackson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Ohio. As of the 2010 census, the population was 33,225.[2] Its county seat is Jackson.[3] The county is named for Andrew Jackson, a hero of the War of 1812 who was subsequently elected President of the United States.[4] It is known as "The Little Wales of Ohio."[5]
Jackson County comprises the Jackson, OH Micropolitan Statistical Area.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 422 square miles (1,090 km2), of which 420 square miles (1,100 km2) is land and 1.2 square miles (3.1 km2) (0.3%) is water.[6]
Adjacent counties
- Vinton County (north)
- Gallia County (east)
- Lawrence County (south)
- Scioto County (southwest)
- Pike County (west)
- Ross County (northwest)
National protected areas
- Wayne National Forest (part)
- Liberty Wildlife Area
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1820 | 3,746 | — | |
| 1830 | 5,941 | 58.6% | |
| 1840 | 9,744 | 64.0% | |
| 1850 | 12,719 | 30.5% | |
| 1860 | 17,941 | 41.1% | |
| 1870 | 21,759 | 21.3% | |
| 1880 | 23,686 | 8.9% | |
| 1890 | 28,408 | 19.9% | |
| 1900 | 34,248 | 20.6% | |
| 1910 | 30,791 | −10.1% | |
| 1920 | 27,342 | −11.2% | |
| 1930 | 25,040 | −8.4% | |
| 1940 | 27,004 | 7.8% | |
| 1950 | 27,767 | 2.8% | |
| 1960 | 29,372 | 5.8% | |
| 1970 | 27,174 | −7.5% | |
| 1980 | 30,592 | 12.6% | |
| 1990 | 30,230 | −1.2% | |
| 2000 | 32,641 | 8.0% | |
| 2010 | 33,225 | 1.8% | |
| Est. 2013 | 32,783 | −1.3% | |
As of the census[11] 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. In 2010 16.5% were of German, 12.9% American, 11.3% Irish, 10.4% English, 5.2% Welsh, 2.4% Scottish, and 1.6% Ulster Scot.
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.
Government
Jackson County has a three-member Board of County Commissioners that administers and oversees the various County departments, similar to all but two of the 88 Ohio counties. Jackson County's elected commissioners are:
- County Commissioners: Ed Armstrong (R), Jerry Hall (R), and Paul Haller (R). [12]
Communities
Cities
Villages
Townships
Unincorporated communities
See also
References
- ↑ "Ohio County Profiles: Jackson County" (PDF). Ohio Department of Development. Retrieved 2007-04-28.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 8, 2015.
- ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
- ↑ Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. Govt. Print. Off. p. 167.
- ↑ http://thewelshsurnameshop.com/?page_id=15
- ↑ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Retrieved February 8, 2015.
- ↑ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 8, 2015.
- ↑ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved February 8, 2015.
- ↑ Forstall, Richard L., ed. (March 27, 1995). "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 8, 2015.
- ↑ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. April 2, 2001. Retrieved February 8, 2015.
- ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ "Board of Commissioners". Jackson County, Ohio Government Web Portal. Retrieved January 11, 2014.
External links
- County website
- Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce
- Jackson County Emergency Management Agency
- Jackson County Geographic Information System
- Jackson County Sheriff's Office
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