Jackson County, Alabama facts for kids
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Jackson County
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Jackson County courthouse in Scottsboro
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Location within the U.S. state of Alabama
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Alabama |
| Founded | December 13, 1819 |
| Named for | Andrew Jackson |
| Seat | Scottsboro |
| Largest city | Scottsboro |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,127 sq mi (2,920 km2) |
| • Land | 1,078 sq mi (2,790 km2) |
| • Water | 49 sq mi (130 km2) 4.3% |
| Population
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| • Total | 52,579 |
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(2021)
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52,773  |
| • Density | 46.654/sq mi (18.013/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 5th |
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Jackson County is the northeasternmost county in the U.S. state of Alabama. As of the 2020 census, the population was 52,579. The county seat is Scottsboro. The county was named for Andrew Jackson, general in the United States Army and afterward President of the United States of America. Jackson County is a prohibition or dry county, but three cities within the county (Bridgeport, Scottsboro, and Stevenson) are "wet", allowing alcohol sales. Jackson County comprises the Scottsboro, AL Micropolitan Statistical Area, And Jackson county is included in the Scottsboro-Fort Payne combined statistical areas. It is the site of Russell Cave National Monument, an archeological site with evidence of 8,000 years of human occupation in the Southeast.
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History
Jackson County was established on December 13, 1819.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,127 square miles (2,920 km2), of which 1,078 square miles (2,790 km2) is land and 49 square miles (130 km2) (%) is water. It is the fifth-largest county in Alabama by total area. Much of it is located in the Appalachians.
Of special interest is Russell Cave National Monument, which is located in Doran Cove, approximately 5 miles west of the town of Bridgeport. Russell Cave is an important archaeological site that was excavated in 1956 by the Smithsonian Institution and the National Geographic Society. An article in the October 1956 issue of National Geographic Magazine proudly proclaims: "Life 8,000 Years Ago Uncovered in an Alabama Cave." The article was written by Carl F. Miller, the Expedition Leader and is on pages 542–558. Russell Cave was declared a National Monument in May 1961 by President John F. Kennedy. The Monument consists of 310 acres (1.3 km2) of land donated by the National Geographic Society.
Adjacent counties
- Marion County, Tennessee – northeast
- Dade County, Georgia – east (EST)
- DeKalb County – southeast
- Marshall County – southwest
- Madison County – west
- Franklin County, Tennessee – northwest
National protected areas
- Fern Cave National Wildlife Refuge
- Russell Cave National Monument
- Sauta Cave National Wildlife Refuge
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1820 | 8,751 | — | |
| 1830 | 12,700 | 45.1% | |
| 1840 | 15,715 | 23.7% | |
| 1850 | 14,088 | −10.4% | |
| 1860 | 18,283 | 29.8% | |
| 1870 | 19,410 | 6.2% | |
| 1880 | 25,114 | 29.4% | |
| 1890 | 28,026 | 11.6% | |
| 1900 | 30,508 | 8.9% | |
| 1910 | 32,918 | 7.9% | |
| 1920 | 35,864 | 8.9% | |
| 1930 | 36,881 | 2.8% | |
| 1940 | 41,802 | 13.3% | |
| 1950 | 38,998 | −6.7% | |
| 1960 | 36,681 | −5.9% | |
| 1970 | 39,202 | 6.9% | |
| 1980 | 51,407 | 31.1% | |
| 1990 | 47,796 | −7.0% | |
| 2000 | 53,926 | 12.8% | |
| 2010 | 53,227 | −1.3% | |
| 2020 | 52,579 | −1.2% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 52,773 | −0.9% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1790–1960 1900–1990 1990–2000 2010–2020 |
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2010
According to the 2010 United States census:
- 92.6% White (non-Hispanic)
- 2.1% Black
- 1.4% Native American
- 0.61% Asian
- 0.0% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
- 1.5% Two or more races
- 1.4% Hispanic or Latino (of any race)
There were 21,615 households, out of which 31.50% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.00% were married couples living together, 10.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.80% were non-families. Nearly 24.30% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.50% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47, and the average family size was 2.92.
In the county, the population was spread out, with 24.20% under the age of 18, 8.30% from 18 to 24, 28.70% from 25 to 44, 25.40% from 45 to 64, and 13.40% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.00 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $32,020, and the median income for a family was $38,082. Males had a median income of $29,777 versus $20,990 for females. The per capita income for the county was $16,000. About 10.30% of families and 13.70% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.20% of those under age 18 and 21.00% of those age 65 or over.
2020 census
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 45,123 | 85.82% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 1,624 | 3.09% |
| Native American | 680 | 1.29% |
| Asian | 214 | 0.41% |
| Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.0% |
| Other/Mixed | 3,255 | 6.19% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,681 | 3.2% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 52,579 people, 20,695 households, and 14,456 families residing in the county.
Transportation
Major highways
U.S. Highway 72
State Route 35
State Route 40
State Route 65
State Route 71
State Route 73
State Route 79
State Route 117
State Route 146
State Route 277
State Route 279
Rail
- CSX Transportation
- Norfolk Southern Railway
- Sequatchie Valley Railroad
Communities
Cities
- Bridgeport
- Scottsboro (county seat)
- Stevenson
Towns
Unincorporated communities
Ghost towns
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Jackson (Alabama) para niños
