Jackson County, Ohio

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Jackson County
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Jackson County Courthouse
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Location within the U.S. state of Ohio
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Coordinates: 39°01′N82°37′W / 39.02°N 82.62°W / 39.02; -82.62
CountryFlag of the United States.svg United States
StateFlag of Ohio.svg  Ohio
FoundedMarch 1, 1816 [1]
Named for Andrew Jackson
Seat Jackson
Largest cityJackson
Area
 • Total
422 sq mi (1,090 km2)
 • Land420 sq mi (1,100 km2)
 • Water1.2 sq mi (3 km2)  0.3%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
32,653 Decrease2.svg
 • Density77/sq mi (30/km2)
Time zone UTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST) UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district 2nd
Website www.jacksoncountyohio.us

Jackson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Ohio. As of the 2020 census, the population was 32,653. [2] Its county seat is Jackson. [3] The county is named for Andrew Jackson, a hero of the War of 1812 who was subsequently elected President of the United States. [4] It is known as "The Little Wales of Ohio." [5] Jackson County comprises the Jackson, OH Micropolitan Statistical Area.

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History

Jackson County is north of the Ohio River in eastern Ohio, an area that was long occupied by various tribes of Native Americans. Evidence of this era in the Ohio Valley is found in the area's large burial and ceremonial mounds and petroglyphs including the Leo Petroglyph. [6]

Tribes that inhabited the area in the Colonial period included with Mingo, Lenape, and Shawnee. Westward expansion by American pioneers displaced the Indigenous People who were killed in wars or relocated to the Great Plains and placed on reservations following the passage of the Indian Removal Act. The pioneer settlers cleared the land for farming and developed industries around which towns and cities grew. [6]

Iron ore was discovered in southern Ohio in the mid-19th century. The combination of deposits of ore and vast stands of old-growth forests made the Hanging Rock Iron Region ideally suited for the iron industry. The Jefferson Iron Furnace was constructed in 1854. It met the growing demand for iron in the developing United States of America. The importance of the furnaces in the Hanging Rock region grew tremendously during the American Civil War. Iron produced in Jackson County was sold to manufacturers under the trademark, "Anchor". This iron was used to build the USS Monitor, an ironclad warship made famous by its contest against the CSS Virginia, a Confederate ironclad sometimes known as the Merrimack, at the Battle of Hampton Roads. [6]

The era of iron production in Jackson County began to wane in the years following the Civil War. Demand for iron outstripped the resources in the Hanging Rock Iron Region. Ore deposits had been cleared and what remained was minimal and difficult to extract. Also much of the forested land had been cleared to provide charcoal to fire the furnaces. A combination of a lack of ore and charcoal helped bring about the end of the iron era. Remnants of the Jefferson Iron Furnaces are found in Jackson Lake State Park. [6]

Other industries that were in the area included coal mining and salt mining. Over a million tons of coal were mined in 1888. Jackson County was the second leading coal producing county in the state during the coal mining era. Salt mines along Salt Creek were set aside "by Congress for the use of the state to secure the salt." Indian tribes also used the area and came from great distances to gather salt. [6]

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 422 square miles (1,090 km2), of which 420 square miles (1,100 km2) is land and 1.2 square miles (3.1 km2) (0.3%) is water. [7]

Adjacent counties

National protected areas

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1820 3,746—
1830 5,94158.6%
1840 9,74464.0%
1850 12,71930.5%
1860 17,94141.1%
1870 21,75921.3%
1880 23,6868.9%
1890 28,40819.9%
1900 34,24820.6%
1910 30,791−10.1%
1920 27,342−11.2%
1930 25,040−8.4%
1940 27,0047.8%
1950 27,7672.8%
1960 29,3725.8%
1970 27,174−7.5%
1980 30,59212.6%
1990 30,230−1.2%
2000 32,6418.0%
2010 33,2251.8%
2020 32,653−1.7%
U.S. Decennial Census [8]
1790-1960 [9] 1900-1990 [10]
1990-2000 [11] 2020 [2]

2000 census

As of the census [12] of 2000, there were 32,641 people, 12,619 households, and 9,136 families living in the county. The population density was 78 people per square mile (30 people/km2). There were 13,909 housing units at an average density of 33 units per square mile (13/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 97.89% White, 0.59% Black or African American, 0.34% Native American, 0.17% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.16% from other races, and 0.82% from two or more races. 0.60% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. In 2010 16.5% were of German, 12.9% American, 11.3% Irish, 10.4% English, 5.2% Welsh, 2.4% Scottish, and 1.6% Ulster Scot.

Jackson County, Ohio Airport (James A. Rhodes Airport) JacksonCoAirport.JPG
Jackson County, Ohio Airport (James A. Rhodes Airport)

There were 12,619 households, out of which 34.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.4% were married couples living together, 12.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.6% were non-families. 24.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 26.0% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 28.7% from 25 to 44, 23.0% from 45 to 64, and 13.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 93.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.9 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $30,661, and the median income for a family was $36,022. Males had a median income of $30,651 versus $21,546 for females. The per capita income for the county was $14,789. About 13.6% of families and 16.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.3% of those under age 18 and 16.1% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 33,225 people, 13,010 households, and 9,028 families living in the county. [13] The population density was 79.0 inhabitants per square mile (30.5/km2). There were 14,587 housing units at an average density of 34.7 units per square mile (13.4 units/km2). [14] The racial makeup of the county was 97.1% white, 0.6% black or African American, 0.4% American Indian, 0.3% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 0.8% of the population. [13] In terms of ancestry, 16.1% were German, 12.3% were American, 11.6% were Irish, 10.6% were English and 4.4% were Welsh. [15]

Of the 13,010 households, 33.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.9% were married couples living together, 12.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 30.6% were non-families, and 25.9% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.01. The median age was 39.0 years. [13]

The median income for a household in the county was $34,044 and the median income for a family was $42,560. Males had a median income of $36,910 versus $28,618 for females. The per capita income for the county was $18,775. About 18.1% of families and 23.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 36.5% of those under age 18 and 11.5% of those age 65 or over. [16]

Politics

Jackson County typically leans Republican in presidential elections.

United States presidential election results for Jackson County, Ohio [17]
Year Republican Democratic Third party(ies)
No. %No. %No. %
2024 11,24978.49%2,95320.60%1300.91%
2020 11,30976.36%3,31122.36%1901.28%
2016 9,94972.22%3,22623.42%6014.36%
2012 7,90458.97%5,16638.54%3342.49%
2008 8,21958.51%5,39738.42%4313.07%
2004 8,58559.89%5,70039.77%490.34%
2000 6,95855.71%5,13141.08%4013.21%
1996 4,92240.69%5,53845.79%1,63513.52%
1992 5,42242.09%5,01638.94%2,44518.98%
1988 6,67159.21%4,50539.98%910.81%
1984 7,41162.24%4,36936.69%1281.07%
1980 5,90255.06%4,40941.13%4083.81%
1976 5,98746.69%6,69952.25%1361.06%
1972 7,35167.30%3,41031.22%1621.48%
1968 5,87053.52%4,02136.66%1,0779.82%
1964 4,94941.22%7,05658.78%00.00%
1960 7,97358.96%5,54941.04%00.00%
1956 8,10664.65%4,43235.35%00.00%
1952 7,22359.18%4,98340.82%00.00%
1948 5,78253.17%5,05946.52%330.30%
1944 6,78659.26%4,66640.74%00.00%
1940 7,55154.20%6,38245.80%00.00%
1936 6,85350.04%6,80249.67%390.28%
1932 6,93255.06%5,54344.03%1150.91%
1928 7,12971.40%2,77527.79%810.81%
1924 5,97761.45%2,84829.28%9029.27%
1920 5,94954.43%4,87844.63%1020.93%
1916 3,11650.23%2,92247.11%1652.66%
1912 1,86030.06%2,04933.12%2,27836.82%
1908 4,48955.84%3,23540.24%3153.92%
1904 5,35369.12%2,07226.76%3194.12%
1900 4,93258.89%3,31339.56%1301.55%
1896 4,43953.46%3,78645.59%790.95%
1892 3,32351.36%2,62240.53%5258.11%
1888 3,57053.67%2,62839.51%4546.83%
1884 3,42755.97%2,57542.05%1211.98%
1880 2,76357.04%2,03141.93%501.03%
1876 2,52256.24%1,95443.58%80.18%
1872 2,25858.83%1,55540.52%250.65%
1868 2,08356.37%1,61243.63%00.00%
1864 1,95759.77%1,31740.23%00.00%
1860 1,73853.17%1,43643.93%952.91%
1856 93834.27%1,38350.53%41615.20%

Government

Jackson County has a three-member Board of County Commissioners that administers and oversees the various County departments, similar to all but two of the 88 Ohio counties.

Jackson County's elected officials are:

Communities

Map of Jackson County, Ohio with Municipal and Township Labels Map of Jackson County Ohio With Municipal and Township Labels.PNG
Map of Jackson County, Ohio with Municipal and Township Labels

Cities

Villages

Townships

Unincorporated communities

See also

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References

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