Jackson, Georgia facts for kids
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Jackson, Georgia
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Butts County Courthouse
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Location in Butts County and the state of Georgia
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Georgia | |
| County | Butts | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 6.10 sq mi (15.79 km2) | |
| • Land | 6.08 sq mi (15.74 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.04 km2) | |
| Elevation | 705 ft (215 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 5,557 | |
| • Density | 914.28/sq mi (352.98/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP code |
30233
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| Area code(s) | 770 | |
| FIPS code | 13-41596 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0332079 | |
Jackson is a city in Butts County, Georgia, United States. It is the main city, also called the county seat, of Butts County. In 2020, about 5,557 people lived there. The city is named after a former governor, James Jackson.
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History of Jackson, Georgia
Jackson was started in 1826. It began as a piece of land about 303 acres (1.2 km²) big, bought specifically to build a town. This land was divided into smaller squares, and then into lots for people to buy. The very first person to buy a lot in the new town was John D. Swift.
During the American Civil War, a large part of Jackson was destroyed. This happened when General William T. Sherman and his army marched through Georgia. After the war, Jackson, like many places in the South, faced tough economic times for many years.
Jackson stayed a small village until railroads arrived in the late 1800s. On May 5, 1882, the first train came to Jackson. This was a big moment, making it easier to transport people and goods.
In the 1900s, Jackson grew. Factories that made textiles (like cloth) became the biggest employers. When Interstate 75 was built nearby, it made it quick for people to travel to bigger cities like Atlanta and Macon. All the schools in the county joined together into one system located in Jackson. Schools also became desegregated in 1968, meaning students of all races could attend together. By the 1970s, Jackson became a "bedroom community." This means many people lived in Jackson but traveled to other cities for work. City taxes were also removed in the 1970s.
Geography and Location
Jackson is located right in the middle of Butts County. It is about 46 miles (74 km) southeast of downtown Atlanta. The exact center of Georgia's population is about 9 miles (14 km) northeast of Jackson.
The city covers a total area of about 6.2 square miles (16.2 km²). Most of this area, about 6.1 square miles (16.1 km²), is land. A small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.1 km²), is water.
Population and People
The population of Jackson has changed over the years. Here's how it grew:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 212 | — | |
| 1890 | 922 | 334.9% | |
| 1900 | 1,487 | 61.3% | |
| 1910 | 1,862 | 25.2% | |
| 1920 | 2,027 | 8.9% | |
| 1930 | 1,776 | −12.4% | |
| 1940 | 1,917 | 7.9% | |
| 1950 | 2,053 | 7.1% | |
| 1960 | 2,545 | 24.0% | |
| 1970 | 3,778 | 48.4% | |
| 1980 | 4,133 | 9.4% | |
| 1990 | 4,076 | −1.4% | |
| 2000 | 3,934 | −3.5% | |
| 2010 | 5,045 | 28.2% | |
| 2020 | 5,557 | 10.1% | |
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In 2020, there were 5,557 people living in Jackson. These people made up 1,799 households and 1,141 families.
Here's a look at the different groups of people living in Jackson in 2020:
| Race | Number of People | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic) | 2,721 | 48.97% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic) | 2,399 | 43.17% |
| Native American | 10 | 0.18% |
| Asian | 25 | 0.45% |
| Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.05% |
| Other/Mixed | 211 | 3.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 188 | 3.38% |
Media and Entertainment
Jackson is home to a radio station called WJGA-FM 92.1.
The city is also a popular place for filming television shows. Since 2016, Jackson has been used as a setting for the popular show Stranger Things. It represents the fictional town of Hawkins, Indiana, in the early 1980s. Film crews painted some buildings downtown and used a furniture store as a movie theater. They also filmed at the Butts County Probate court.
Because of the show's popularity, many fans visit Jackson. Other TV shows filmed in the area include The CW's The Originals.
Education in Jackson
The Butts County School District manages schools from pre-school all the way to twelfth grade. The district has 184 full-time teachers and teaches over 3,370 students.
The schools in Jackson include:
- Hampton L. Daughtry Elementary School
- Jackson Elementary School
- Stark Elementary School
- Henderson Middle School
- Jackson High School
Notable People from Jackson
Many interesting people have come from Jackson, Georgia, including:
- Neiron Ball, a former NFL outside linebacker who played for the Oakland Raiders.
- Mac Collins, a former U.S. Congressman.
- Douglass Watson, an actor famous for playing Mac Cory on the soap opera Another World.
See also
In Spanish: Jackson (Georgia) para niños
