Jackson County, Texas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Jackson County
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The Jackson County Courthouse in Edna
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Location within the U.S. state of Texas
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  Texas |
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| Founded | 1836 | |
| Named for | Andrew Jackson | |
| Seat | Edna | |
| Largest city | Edna | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 857 sq mi (2,220 km2) | |
| • Land | 829 sq mi (2,150 km2) | |
| • Water | 27 sq mi (70 km2) 3.2% | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 14,988  |
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| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) | |
| Congressional district | 27th | |
Jackson County is a place in the U.S. state of Texas. It's like a big area with its own local government. In 2020, about 14,988 people lived here. The main town, or county seat, is Edna. Jackson County was first set up in 1835 when Texas was part of Mexico. Then, in 1836, it became a county in the new Republic of Texas. It was named after Andrew Jackson, who was the President of the United States from 1829 to 1837.
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Geography of Jackson County
Jackson County covers a total area of about 857 square miles. Most of this area, about 829 square miles, is land. The remaining 27 square miles, which is about 3.2% of the county, is covered by water.
Main Roads in Jackson County
These are the most important roads that run through Jackson County:
U.S. Highway 59
Interstate 69 is being built and will mostly follow the path of U.S. 59.
State Highway 35
State Highway 111
State Highway 172
Farm to Market Road 234
Farm to Market Road 616
Farm to Market Road 1862
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Neighboring Counties
Jackson County shares its borders with several other counties:
- Colorado County (to the north)
- Wharton County (to the northeast)
- Matagorda County (to the southeast)
- Calhoun County (to the south)
- Victoria County (to the southwest)
- Lavaca County (to the northwest)
People of Jackson County
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 996 | — | |
| 1860 | 2,612 | 162.2% | |
| 1870 | 2,278 | −12.8% | |
| 1880 | 2,723 | 19.5% | |
| 1890 | 3,281 | 20.5% | |
| 1900 | 6,094 | 85.7% | |
| 1910 | 6,471 | 6.2% | |
| 1920 | 11,244 | 73.8% | |
| 1930 | 10,980 | −2.3% | |
| 1940 | 11,720 | 6.7% | |
| 1950 | 12,916 | 10.2% | |
| 1960 | 14,040 | 8.7% | |
| 1970 | 12,975 | −7.6% | |
| 1980 | 13,352 | 2.9% | |
| 1990 | 13,039 | −2.3% | |
| 2000 | 14,391 | 10.4% | |
| 2010 | 14,075 | −2.2% | |
| 2020 | 14,988 | 6.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1850–2010 2020 |
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The population of Jackson County has changed over time. In 2000, there were 14,391 people living in the county. By 2020, the population had grown to 14,988.
Most people in Jackson County are White, making up about 56.78% of the population in 2020. About 32.22% of the people are Hispanic or Latino. Other groups include Black or African American people (6.25%) and Asian people (1.05%).
In 2000, the average household in the county had about 2.65 people. The average family had about 3.15 people. About 34.7% of households had children under 18 living with them. The median age of people in the county was 37 years old.
Towns and Communities
Jackson County has several towns and communities.
Cities in Jackson County
- Edna (This is the county seat, meaning it's where the main county government offices are.)
- Ganado
- La Ward
Designated Places
These are areas that the U.S. Census Bureau defines for gathering information:
Small Communities
These are smaller, unincorporated places in the county:
Old Towns
- Texana (This is a ghost town, meaning it was once a populated place but is now abandoned.)
Education in Jackson County
Students in Jackson County attend schools run by different school districts:
- Edna Independent School District
- Ganado Independent School District
- Hallettsville Independent School District
- Industrial Independent School District
- Palacios Independent School District
For college, most residents of Jackson County can attend Victoria College. However, those living in the Ganado Independent School District area are part of the service area for Wharton County Junior College.
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Jackson (Texas) para niños
