Jackson, Maine facts for kids
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Jackson, Maine
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Location of Jackson (in yellow) in Waldo County and the state of Maine
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Waldo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 25.36 sq mi (65.68 km2) |
| • Land | 25.26 sq mi (65.42 km2) |
| • Water | 0.10 sq mi (0.26 km2) |
| Elevation | 518 ft (158 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 610 |
| • Density | 24/sq mi (9.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
04921
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| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-35450 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0582533 |
| Website | Town of Jackson |
Jackson is a small town located in Waldo County, Maine, in the United States. It is known for its quiet, natural surroundings. The town was named after General Henry Jackson, who was an important leader during the Revolutionary War. In 2020, the town had a population of 610 people.
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Exploring Jackson's Geography
Jackson covers an area of about 25.36 square miles (65.68 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 25.26 square miles (65.42 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.10 square miles (0.26 square kilometers), is water.
Rivers and Ponds in Jackson
The town is drained by a waterway called the North Branch Marsh Stream. Jackson also has one pond, which is named Drake Pond. This pond is about 13 acres in size.
Neighboring Towns and Roads
Jackson is easy to find on Route 7. It is located south of U.S. Route 202. The town shares its borders with several other towns. To the north is Dixmont, and to the east is Monroe. South of Jackson is Brooks, and to the west is Thondike.
Jackson's Landscape and Forests
The land in Jackson is quite hilly. Some high points, like Mount Harris, are over 1,200 feet (366 meters) tall. These hills are parts of the ancient Appalachian mountain chain. Most of Jackson's land is covered by forests. These are mostly "second growth" forests, meaning they have grown back after older trees were cut down.
The forests are a mix of different trees. You can find ash, poplar, oak, maple, pine, cedar, spruce, tamarack (which is a type of larch), and hemlock trees.
Land Use and Farming
Forestry, which is the management of forests, and livestock farming are the main ways land is used here. Hay is the most common crop grown in Jackson, followed by corn silage. Some areas of the town have never been farmed or managed by people. These include bogs and very old forests. In these untouched areas, you can find very large pine, hemlock, and spruce trees.
Jackson's Population Over Time
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1810 | 275 | — | |
| 1820 | 385 | 40.0% | |
| 1830 | 493 | 28.1% | |
| 1840 | 653 | 32.5% | |
| 1850 | 833 | 27.6% | |
| 1860 | 827 | −0.7% | |
| 1870 | 707 | −14.5% | |
| 1880 | 682 | −3.5% | |
| 1890 | 522 | −23.5% | |
| 1900 | 439 | −15.9% | |
| 1910 | 416 | −5.2% | |
| 1920 | 353 | −15.1% | |
| 1930 | 241 | −31.7% | |
| 1940 | 299 | 24.1% | |
| 1950 | 258 | −13.7% | |
| 1960 | 220 | −14.7% | |
| 1970 | 217 | −1.4% | |
| 1980 | 346 | 59.4% | |
| 1990 | 415 | 19.9% | |
| 2000 | 506 | 21.9% | |
| 2010 | 548 | 8.3% | |
| 2020 | 610 | 11.3% | |
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The population of Jackson has changed quite a bit over the years. In 1810, there were 275 people living in the town. The population grew steadily for many years, reaching its highest point in the 1850s and 1860s. After that, the number of people living in Jackson slowly decreased for a while.
However, in recent decades, the population has started to grow again. By the year 2000, there were 506 residents. The most recent count in 2020 showed that 610 people now call Jackson home.
Famous People from Jackson
Jackson has been home to some notable individuals who achieved great things.
- Ezra Abbot (1819–1884): He was a very respected scholar who studied the Bible.
- David Augustus Boody (1837–1930): He served as the mayor of Brooklyn, New York, from 1892 to 1893.
See also
In Spanish: Jackson (Maine) para niños
