Jackson (village), Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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Sign for Jackson on WIS 60
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Location of Jackson in Washington County, Wisconsin.
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Location in Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Washington |
| Incorporated | March 14, 1912 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Village Board of Trustees |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.40 sq mi (8.81 km2) |
| • Land | 3.38 sq mi (8.75 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 7,185 |
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8,001 |
| • Density | 2,130.18/sq mi (822.50/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 262 |
| FIPS code | 55-37675 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583443 |
Jackson is a village located in Washington County, Wisconsin, USA. In 2020, about 7,185 people lived there. It's right next to the Town of Jackson.
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Geography of Jackson
Rivers, Lakes, and Natural Areas
Cedar Creek flows through the southeastern part of Jackson. This creek is a smaller stream that eventually joins the Milwaukee River. Hasmer Lake is found on the west side of the village, close to U.S. Route 45.
Near Jackson's eastern edge, you'll find the Jackson Marsh Wildlife Area. This large natural space covers 2,312 acres. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources takes care of this area.
Location and Size
Jackson is located at 43°19′23″N 88°10′16″W / 43.32306°N 88.17111°W. The United States Census Bureau says the village covers about 3.07 square miles (7.95 square kilometers) in total. Most of this area, about 3.05 square miles (7.90 square kilometers), is land. Only a small part, about 0.02 square miles (0.05 square kilometers), is water.
History of Jackson
Early Settlers and Naming
The first white settlers came to the Jackson area in 1843. On January 21, 1846, the Wisconsin territorial legislature created the Town of Jackson. They named the settlement after former-president Andrew Jackson, who had passed away a few months earlier.
The village we know today as Jackson was first called Riceville. This name came from a common English misspelling of the founder's name, Franz Reis.
Farming and Growth
In its early days, Jackson's economy was mostly about farming, especially dairy farming. Some of the first businesses in the community were factories that made cheese and butter.
In 1872, the Chicago and North Western Railway built a train line. This line connected Milwaukee to Fond du Lac and included a station in Riceville. Franz Reis used this new transportation to open a general store, a grain elevator, and a saloon. Other business owners also started new places, and a village began to grow around the train station.
Riceville officially became the Village of Jackson on March 14, 1912.
Population Changes and Agreements
The village's population stayed small, between 300 and 500 people, for many years. But in the early 1970s, Jackson saw a big increase in residents. Between 1970 and 1975, the number of people living there more than tripled. It went from 561 to 1,895.
As more people moved in, the village added land from the Town of Jackson. This allowed for new neighborhoods and businesses. To help both the town and the village, they made an agreement in 1999. This agreement set the village's possible future boundaries. It also explained how the town would be paid for any land the village added later. Jackson was the first community in Wisconsin to create such an agreement.
Water Services Expansion
On July 17, 2012, a pipeline carrying gasoline had a leak in the Town of Jackson. This event led to the expansion of water services. The West Shore Pipe Line Company, which owned the pipeline, paid for village water to be extended to a large part of the Town of Jackson.
Population of Jackson
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 561 | — | |
| 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% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 8,001 | 18.5% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, the village of Jackson had 6,753 people living there. There were 2,870 households, and 1,866 families. The population density was about 2,214 people per square mile (855 people per square kilometer).
Most of the people in Jackson were White (96.9%). A smaller number were African American (0.5%), Native American (0.2%), or Asian (0.7%). About 2.2% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About 31.5% of households had children under 18. Most households (53.4%) were married couples living together. The average household had 2.35 people, and the average family had 2.92 people.
The average age in the village was 39 years old. About 24.3% of residents were under 18. About 12.4% were 65 years or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (48.7%) and females (51.3%).
Culture in Jackson
Jackson has a fun yearly tradition: a community-wide rummage sale. This event happens on the first Saturday after Mother's Day. It's a great chance for people to find treasures and for the community to come together.
