Jackson, South Carolina facts for kids
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Location of Jackson, South Carolina
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 Jackson, South Carolina
Location in South Carolina
Jackson, South Carolina
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States of America |
| State |  South Carolina |
| County |  Aiken |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.52 sq mi (9.12 km2) |
| • Land | 3.52 sq mi (9.12 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 203 ft (62 m) |
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| • Total | 1,521 |
| • Density | 432.10/sq mi (166.84/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
29831
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| Area code(s) | 803, 839 |
| FIPS code | 45-36205 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1246137 |
Jackson is a small town located in Aiken County, South Carolina, in the United States. It is part of the larger Augusta, Georgia metropolitan area. In 2020, about 1,521 people lived in Jackson.
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History of Jackson
Jackson is home to a historic site called Silver Bluff. This important location was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1977. The National Register lists places that are significant in American history.
Geography and Location
Jackson is found in the southern part of Aiken County. It is about 2 miles (3.2 km) northeast of the Savannah River. The town is also very close to the Savannah River Site, which is a large U.S. Department of Energy facility.
How Big is Jackson?
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town of Jackson covers a total area of about 3.52 square miles (9.12 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the town limits.
Population and People
The number of people living in Jackson has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population from different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 1,746 | — | |
| 1970 | 1,928 | 10.4% | |
| 1980 | 1,771 | −8.1% | |
| 1990 | 1,681 | −5.1% | |
| 2000 | 1,625 | −3.3% | |
| 2010 | 1,700 | 4.6% | |
| 2020 | 1,521 | −10.5% | |
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Who Lives in Jackson?
The 2020 United States census showed that 1,521 people lived in Jackson. There were 791 households and 531 families. Most residents identified as White, making up about 78% of the population. About 12.6% of residents identified as Black or African American. Other groups included Native American, Asian, and people of mixed races. About 2.5% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Education in Jackson
Students in Jackson attend schools that are part of the Aiken County Public School District.
Local Schools
The schools serving Jackson include:
- Redcliffe Elementary School
- Jackson Middle School
- Silver Bluff High School
Silver Bluff High School first opened in 1981. It was created by combining students from Jackson, Beech Island, and New Ellenton into one high school.
Public Library
Jackson also has its own public library. It is a branch of the ABBE Regional Library System, which means it's connected to other libraries in the area.
