Jackson County, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Jackson County
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Jackson County courthouse
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Location within the U.S. state of Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| Founded | 1853 |
| Named for | Andrew Jackson |
| Seat | Black River Falls |
| Largest city | Black River Falls |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,000 sq mi (3,000 km2) |
| • Land | 988 sq mi (2,560 km2) |
| • Water | 13 sq mi (30 km2) 1.3%% |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 21,145 |
| • Estimate
(2023)
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20,855  |
| • Density | 21.4/sq mi (8.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional districts | 3rd, 7th |
Jackson County is a place in Wisconsin, a state in the United States. In 2020, about 21,145 people lived there. The main town, called the county seat, is Black River Falls. Jackson County was created in 1853 from another county called Crawford. It was named after Andrew Jackson, who was a president of the United States.
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Exploring Jackson County's Land and Neighbors
Jackson County covers about 1,000 square miles. Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
Nearby Counties
Jackson County shares its borders with several other counties. These are like its neighbors:
- Clark County to the north
- Wood County to the east
- Juneau County to the southeast
- Monroe County to the south
- La Crosse County to the southwest
- Trempealeau County to the west
- Eau Claire County to the northwest
Main Roads and Transportation
Many important roads run through Jackson County, helping people travel around.
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There are also railroads like Canadian National and Union Pacific that go through the county. For local travel, Black River Falls Public Transit offers bus services.
Who Lives in Jackson County?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 4,170 | — | |
| 1870 | 7,687 | 84.3% | |
| 1880 | 13,285 | 72.8% | |
| 1890 | 15,797 | 18.9% | |
| 1900 | 17,466 | 10.6% | |
| 1910 | 17,075 | −2.2% | |
| 1920 | 17,746 | 3.9% | |
| 1930 | 16,468 | −7.2% | |
| 1940 | 16,599 | 0.8% | |
| 1950 | 16,073 | −3.2% | |
| 1960 | 15,151 | −5.7% | |
| 1970 | 15,325 | 1.1% | |
| 1980 | 16,831 | 9.8% | |
| 1990 | 16,588 | −1.4% | |
| 2000 | 19,100 | 15.1% | |
| 2010 | 20,449 | 7.1% | |
| 2020 | 21,145 | 3.4% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 20,855 | 2.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1790–1960 1900–1990 1990–2000 2010 2020 |
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In 2020, the county's population was 21,145 people. Most people living in Jackson County are White. There are also many Native American people, as well as Black or African American people, and people from other backgrounds.
Towns and Communities
Jackson County has one main city and several smaller villages and towns.
City
- Black River Falls is the largest city and the county seat.
Villages
Towns
Other Communities
Some other smaller communities in Jackson County include:
- Hatfield
- Millston
- Mission
- Sand Pillow
- Brockway
- City Point
- Disco
- Fall Hall Glen
- North Bend
- Pray
- Sechlerville
- Shamrock
Economy and Jobs
The biggest employer in Jackson County is the Ho-Chunk Nation. They provide many jobs for people in Jackson and Sauk counties.
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Jackson (Wisconsin) para niños
