Jackson's Gap, Alabama facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Jackson's Gap, Alabama
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Jackson's Gap in 2008
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Location of Jacksons' Gap in Tallapoosa County, Alabama.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Tallapoosa |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.54 sq mi (22.11 km2) |
| • Land | 8.52 sq mi (22.06 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 640 ft (195 m) |
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| • Total | 747 |
| • Density | 87.72/sq mi (33.87/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
36861
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| Area code(s) | 256 |
| FIPS code | 01-38248 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0120788 |
| Website | https://jgap-al.com/ |
Jackson's Gap is a small town in Tallapoosa County, Alabama, in the United States. It became an official town in 1980. In 2010, about 828 people lived there. By 2020, the population was 747.
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Town Location and Size
Jackson's Gap is found in the east-central part of Alabama. Part of the town is right next to Lake Martin, a large and popular lake. The town covers an area of about 8.4 square miles (22 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
A Look at Jackson's Gap History
Jackson's Gap got its name from an early settler in the 1800s. This person built a cabin and traded goods with the local Creek people and other travelers. This might have happened around the 1810s or 1820s. Later, a blacksmith shop was set up by a man named Patterson. More settlers from Georgia and South Carolina started to arrive in the 1830s, helping the community grow.
Population Information
Jackson's Gap has seen its population change over the years. Here's a quick look at how many people have lived there during different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 207 | — | |
| 1990 | 789 | — | |
| 2000 | 761 | −3.5% | |
| 2010 | 828 | 8.8% | |
| 2020 | 747 | −9.8% | |
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In 2000, there were 761 people living in Jackson's Gap. There were 294 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. About 32.7% of these households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2.59 people.
The town's population was spread out by age. About 27.5% of the people were under 18 years old. Around 12.1% were 65 years old or older. The average age in the town was 36 years.
Gallery
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Jackson's Gap Town Hall and Police Station
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Jackson's Gap Post Office (ZIP code: 36861)
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Jackson's Gap Volunteer Fire Department
See also
In Spanish: Jacksons' Gap para niños
