Jacksonport, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Jacksonport, Wisconsin
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Location of Jacksonport, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Door |
| Area | |
| • Total | 58.3 sq mi (151.0 km2) |
| • Land | 29.0 sq mi (75.2 km2) |
| • Water | 29.3 sq mi (75.8 km2) |
| Elevation | 584 ft (178 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 738 |
| • Density | 25.4/sq mi (9.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 920 |
| FIPS code | 55-37750 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583445 |
| Website | http://www.jacksonport.org/ |
Jacksonport is a small town in Door County, Wisconsin, USA. In 2000, about 738 people lived there. You can also find the smaller communities of Jacksonport and West Jacksonport within the town. Part of Clark Lake is also in Jacksonport.
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Exploring Jacksonport's Geography
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Jacksonport covers about 58.3 square miles (151 square kilometers). Almost half of this area, about 29.3 square miles (75.8 square kilometers), is water! The rest, about 29.0 square miles (75.2 square kilometers), is land.
Long ago, the area where Jacksonport is now was home to a Potawatomi village. They called it Medemoya-Seebe, which means "old woman's creek."
In the northwest part of Jacksonport, you'll find Lost Lake. This lake is open to the public. However, you can only reach it by going through Logan Creek.
Jacksonport's Climate
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The climate chart above shows the average temperatures and rainfall for Lost Lake. The numbers show how cold or warm it gets and how much rain or snow falls each month.
Who Lives in Jacksonport?
In 2000, about 738 people lived in Jacksonport. This means there were about 25 people for every square mile of land. There were 304 households, which are groups of people living together. Most of these were families.
Most people in Jacksonport were White (about 97%). A small number were Asian or from other races. About 1.5% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
About a quarter of the households had children under 18 living there. Most households (63%) were married couples. About 24% of households had just one person living alone.
The average age of people in Jacksonport was 43 years old. About 23% of the population was under 18. About 17.5% were 65 or older.
The average yearly income for a household in Jacksonport was about $42,404. For families, it was about $46,912. A small number of people (about 3.4%) lived below the poverty line.
Famous People from Jacksonport
Jacksonport has been home to a few notable people, including:
- Charles Reynolds – He was a Wisconsin State Representative.
- Thomas Reynolds – He also served as a Wisconsin State Representative.
Images for kids
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Jacksonport; from a postcard postmarked in 1908
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The steam barge Addie Wade outbound from Jacksonport with a cargo of logs; from a postcard postmarked in 1906
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Dock at Jacksonport, postmarked 1937
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Jacksonport shoreline, 2021
See also
In Spanish: Jacksonport (Wisconsin) para niños
