Jackson, Washington County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Jackson, Wisconsin
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Location of Jackson, Washington County, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Washington |
| Area | |
| • Total | 34.4 sq mi (99.0 km2) |
| • Land | 34.2 sq mi (88.7 km2) |
| • Water | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km2) |
| Elevation | 843 ft (257 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 7,185 |
| • Density | 102.7/sq mi (39.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 262 |
| FIPS code | 55-37675 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583444 |
Jackson is a town in Washington County, Wisconsin, United States. In 2020, about 7,185 people lived here. The Village of Jackson is partly inside the town. Another small community called Kirchhayn is also in the town.
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Geography of Jackson
Jackson is home to the Jackson Marsh Wildlife Area. This area covers about 2,312 acres and has many natural wetlands and forests. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources helps take care of this special place.
A stream called Cedar Creek also flows through the town. This creek eventually joins the Milwaukee River. The town covers about 34.4 square miles (89.0 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
History of Jackson
Early Settlers and Naming
The first European settlers arrived in the Jackson area in 1843. On January 21, 1846, the Wisconsin territorial legislature officially created the Town of Jackson. They named it after former President Andrew Jackson, who had passed away a few months earlier.
Growth of Communities
Two early settlements grew in the town. One was the small community of Kirchhayn. It formed around David's Star Lutheran Church in the 1840s. The other was Riceville, which later became the Village of Jackson.
In the 1800s, farming was very important to Jackson's economy. Many people were dairy farmers. Some of the first businesses in the area were factories that made cheese and butter.
The Railway and Village Formation
In 1872, the Chicago and North Western Railway built a train line through Jackson. This line connected Milwaukee to Fond du Lac. There was a train station in Riceville. This new transportation link helped businesses grow around the station.
Because of this growth, Riceville officially became the Village of Jackson on March 14, 1912. It separated from the town's land to form its own government.
Population Growth and Land Agreements
The Village of Jackson grew very quickly in the early 1970s. Its population more than tripled between 1970 and 1975. To make room for all the new people, the village needed more land. It started taking land from the town for new homes and businesses.
This meant the town lost some of its tax money. So, in 1999, the town and the village made an agreement. This agreement set the largest possible size for the village. It also explained how the town would get money when the village took more land in the future. Jackson was the first community in Wisconsin to create such an agreement.
Gasoline Spill
On July 17, 2012, a pipeline carrying gasoline broke in the Town of Jackson. About 54,600 gallons of gasoline spilled. This spill caused 37 private water wells to become unsafe. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources told people to stop using these wells.
The company that owned the pipeline, West Shore Pipe Line Company, paid to bring clean water services from the Village of Jackson to many parts of the town.
Population Information
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 230 | — | |
| 1930 | 227 | −1.3% | |
| 1940 | 302 | 33.0% | |
| 1950 | 361 | 19.5% | |
| 1960 | 458 | 26.9% | |
| 1970 | 561 | 22.5% | |
| 1980 | 1,817 | 223.9% | |
| 1990 | 2,486 | 36.8% | |
| 2000 | 4,938 | 98.6% | |
| 2010 | 6,753 | 36.8% | |
| 2020 | 7,185 | 6.4% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 7,975 | 18.1% | |
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In 2000, there were 3,516 people living in the town. There were 1,201 households, which are groups of people living together. Most people in Jackson were White (98.95%). A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds. About 0.34% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average household had about 2.93 people. The average family had about 3.22 people. About 28.1% of the population was under 18 years old. The median age in the town was 38 years. This means half the people were younger than 38, and half were older.
The median income for a household was $64,070. This is the middle income level for all households. Very few people (0.5%) were living below the poverty line.
Businesses in Jackson
Jackson has several businesses, including:
- Rytec Corporation: This company makes doors.
- Culver's: This is a popular restaurant.
Education in Jackson
Jackson has several schools for students:
- Jackson Elementary School is the public school for younger students.
- Kettle Moraine Lutheran High School is a high school connected to the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod.
- Living Word Lutheran Church also has a child development center and a high school called Living Word Lutheran High School.
Notable People from Jackson
Many people who have lived in Jackson have become well-known. Some of them include:
- James Fagan (farmer-politician): A farmer and politician.
- John G. Frank: A politician.
- William Froehlich: A politician.
- Elmer J. Schowalter: A politician.
- Henry O. Schowalter: A politician.
See also
In Spanish: Jackson (condado de Washington, Wisconsin) para niños
