Jackson Countyis located in theArkansas Deltain theU.S. stateofArkansas.Thecountyis named forAndrew Jackson,a national hero during theWar of 1812.By the county's formation in 1829, Jackson had become theseventhPresident of the United States.Jackson County is home to seven incorporatedtownsand four incorporated cities, includingNewport,the largest city andcounty seat.The county is also the site of numerousunincorporated communitiesandghost towns.Occupying 633.94 square miles (164,190 ha), Jackson County is the 41st largest county of the 75 in Arkansas. As of the2020 Census,the county's population was 16,755.[1]Based on population, the county is the 44th-largest county in Arkansas.[2]Although terrain rises in the west, most of Jackson County is within the Arkansas Delta, characterized by largely flat terrain with fertile soils. Historically covered in forest, bayous and swamps, the area was cleared for agriculture by early settlers. It is drained by theWhite River.NoInterstate highwaysare located in Jackson County, twoUnited States highways(U.S. Route 67(US 67) andUS 167) and fifteenArkansas state highwaysrun in the county. AUnion Pacific Railroadline also crosses the county.[3]
Jackson County | |
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 Jackson County Courthouse | |
 Location within the U.S. state ofArkansas | |
 Arkansas's location within theU.S. | |
| Coordinates:35°35′38″N91°11′37″W/ 35.593888888889°N 91.193611111111°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Arkansas |
| Founded | November 5, 1829 |
| Named for | Andrew Jackson |
| Seat | Newport |
| Largest city | Newport |
| Area | |
• Total | 642 sq mi (1,660 km2) |
| • Land | 634 sq mi (1,640 km2) |
| • Water | 7.6 sq mi (20 km2) 1.2% |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 16,755 |
• Estimate (2023) | 16,784 |
| • Density | 26/sq mi (10/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6(Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5(CDT) |
| Congressional district | 1st |
| Website | www |
Geography
editAccording to theU.S. Census Bureau,the county has a total area of 642 square miles (1,660 km2), of which 634 square miles (1,640 km2) is land and 7.6 square miles (20 km2) (1.2%) is water.[4]
Major highways
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Adjacent counties
edit- Lawrence County(north)
- Craighead County(northeast)
- Poinsett County(east)
- Cross County(southeast)
- Woodruff County(south)
- White County(southwest)
- Independence County(west)
National protected area
editDemographics
edit| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1830 | 333 | — | |
| 1840 | 1,540 | 362.5% | |
| 1850 | 3,086 | 100.4% | |
| 1860 | 10,493 | 240.0% | |
| 1870 | 7,268 | −30.7% | |
| 1880 | 10,877 | 49.7% | |
| 1890 | 15,179 | 39.6% | |
| 1900 | 18,383 | 21.1% | |
| 1910 | 23,501 | 27.8% | |
| 1920 | 25,446 | 8.3% | |
| 1930 | 27,943 | 9.8% | |
| 1940 | 26,427 | −5.4% | |
| 1950 | 25,912 | −1.9% | |
| 1960 | 22,843 | −11.8% | |
| 1970 | 20,452 | −10.5% | |
| 1980 | 21,646 | 5.8% | |
| 1990 | 18,944 | −12.5% | |
| 2000 | 18,418 | −2.8% | |
| 2010 | 17,997 | −2.3% | |
| 2020 | 16,755 | −6.9% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 16,784 | [5] | 0.2% |
| U.S. Decennial Census[6] 1790–1960[7]1900–1990[8] 1990–2000[9]2010[10] | |||
2020 census
edit| Race | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White(non-Hispanic) | 12,754 | 76.12% |
| Black or African American(non-Hispanic) | 2,764 | 16.5% |
| Native American | 43 | 0.26% |
| Asian | 63 | 0.38% |
| Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.02% |
| Other/Mixed | 666 | 3.97% |
| HispanicorLatino | 461 | 2.75% |
As of the2020 United States census,there were 16,755 people, 6,137 households, and 3,758 families residing in the county.
2000 census
editAs of the2000 census,[13]there were 18,418 people, 6,971 households, and 4,830 families residing in the county. Thepopulation densitywas 29 people per square mile (11 people/km2). There were 7,956 housing units at an average density of 13 units per square mile (5.0 units/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 80.57%White,17.56%BlackorAfrican American,0.33%Native American,0.18%Asian,0.01%Pacific Islander,0.40% fromother races,and 0.95% from two or more races. 1.27% of the population wereHispanicorLatinoof any race.
There were 6,971 households, out of which 27.70% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.20% weremarried couplesliving together, 13.10% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.70% were non-families. 27.90% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.40% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 2.92.
In the county, the population was spread out, with 22.20% under the age of 18, 11.50% from 18 to 24, 26.00% from 25 to 44, 23.80% from 45 to 64, and 16.50% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 91.20 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.80 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $25,081, and the median income for a family was $32,661. Males had a median income of $26,744 versus $17,830 for females. Theper capita incomefor the county was $14,564. About 13.20% of families and 17.40% of the population were below thepoverty line,including 25.00% of those under age 18 and 16.70% of those age 65 or over.
Government and infrastructure
editTheGrimes Unitand theMcPherson Unit,prisons of theArkansas Department of Correction,are located inNewport,off ofArkansas Highway 384,4 miles (6.4 km) east of central Newport.[14]The prison houses the state's death row for women.[15]The Jackson County Sheriff's Office is the primary county-wide law enforcement agency.
Politics
edit| Year | Republican | Democratic | Third party(ies) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. | % | No. | % | No. | % | |
| 2020 | 3,593 | 70.58% | 1,365 | 26.81% | 133 | 2.61% |
| 2016 | 3,267 | 63.36% | 1,583 | 30.70% | 306 | 5.93% |
| 2012 | 3,072 | 57.45% | 2,095 | 39.18% | 180 | 3.37% |
| 2008 | 3,118 | 55.86% | 2,207 | 39.54% | 257 | 4.60% |
| 2004 | 2,624 | 42.19% | 3,515 | 56.52% | 80 | 1.29% |
| 2000 | 2,280 | 37.55% | 3,651 | 60.13% | 141 | 2.32% |
| 1996 | 1,525 | 23.46% | 4,304 | 66.22% | 671 | 10.32% |
| 1992 | 1,864 | 24.77% | 4,944 | 65.71% | 716 | 9.52% |
| 1988 | 3,049 | 41.90% | 4,199 | 57.71% | 28 | 0.38% |
| 1984 | 3,901 | 48.88% | 4,038 | 50.60% | 42 | 0.53% |
| 1980 | 3,191 | 39.49% | 4,651 | 57.55% | 239 | 2.96% |
| 1976 | 1,783 | 21.64% | 6,456 | 78.36% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1972 | 4,196 | 66.73% | 2,092 | 33.27% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1968 | 1,356 | 19.56% | 2,051 | 29.59% | 3,525 | 50.85% |
| 1964 | 2,141 | 31.36% | 4,651 | 68.12% | 36 | 0.53% |
| 1960 | 1,986 | 38.50% | 2,860 | 55.44% | 313 | 6.07% |
| 1956 | 1,323 | 26.14% | 3,699 | 73.09% | 39 | 0.77% |
| 1952 | 1,516 | 25.62% | 4,401 | 74.38% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1948 | 338 | 10.34% | 2,696 | 82.45% | 236 | 7.22% |
| 1944 | 414 | 15.15% | 2,318 | 84.85% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1940 | 382 | 14.54% | 2,223 | 84.59% | 23 | 0.88% |
| 1936 | 327 | 13.19% | 2,151 | 86.77% | 1 | 0.04% |
| 1932 | 193 | 7.09% | 2,521 | 92.58% | 9 | 0.33% |
| 1928 | 698 | 31.24% | 1,527 | 68.35% | 9 | 0.40% |
| 1924 | 392 | 25.44% | 1,069 | 69.37% | 80 | 5.19% |
| 1920 | 1,131 | 40.34% | 1,575 | 56.17% | 98 | 3.50% |
| 1916 | 476 | 26.05% | 1,351 | 73.95% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1912 | 543 | 31.94% | 837 | 49.24% | 320 | 18.82% |
| 1908 | 864 | 42.39% | 1,055 | 51.77% | 119 | 5.84% |
| 1904 | 677 | 47.28% | 746 | 52.09% | 9 | 0.63% |
| 1900 | 598 | 36.05% | 1,050 | 63.29% | 11 | 0.66% |
| 1896 | 588 | 26.95% | 1,585 | 72.64% | 9 | 0.41% |
Communities
editCities
editTowns
editUnincorporated communities
editGhost towns
editTownships
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Townships in Arkansasare the divisions of a county. Each township includes unincorporated areas; some may have incorporated cities or towns within part of their boundaries. Arkansas townships have limited purposes in modern times. However, theUnited States censusdoes list Arkansas population based on townships (sometimes referred to as "county subdivisions" or "minor civil divisions" ). Townships are also of value for historical purposes in terms of genealogical research. Each town or city is within one or more townships in an Arkansas county based on census maps and publications. The townships of Jackson County are listed below; listed in parentheses are the cities, towns, and/orcensus-designated placesthat are fully or partially inside the township. [17][18]
- Barren
- Bateman(contains part ofNewport)
- Bird(contains most ofTuckerman)
- Breckinridge(containsTupeloandWeldon)
- Bryan
- Cache
- Cow Lake(containsBeedeville)
- Glaize
- Glass(containsSwifton)
- Grubbs(containsGrubbs)
- Jefferson(containsCampbell StationandJacksonport,part ofDiazandTuckerman)
- Richwoods(containsAmagon)
- Union(contains most ofDiazandNewport)
- Village(contains part ofDiazandNewport)
Source:[19]
Government and politics
editJackson County is represented in theArkansas State Senateby theRepublicanRonald R. Caldwell,areal estatebusinessman fromWynneinCross County.
See also
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References
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- ^"Find a County".National Association of Counties. Archived fromthe originalon May 31, 2011.RetrievedJune 7,2011.
- ^General Highway Map - Jackson County, Arkansas(PDF)(Map) (December 28, 2011 ed.). Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department. Archived fromthe original(PDF)on March 3, 2016.RetrievedJanuary 22,2016.
- ^"2010 Census Gazetteer Files".United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012.RetrievedAugust 26,2015.
- ^"Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Counties: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2023".United States Census Bureau.RetrievedMarch 30,2024.
- ^"U.S. Decennial Census".United States Census Bureau.RetrievedAugust 26,2015.
- ^"Historical Census Browser".University of Virginia Library.RetrievedAugust 26,2015.
- ^Forstall, Richard L., ed. (March 27, 1995)."Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990".United States Census Bureau.RetrievedAugust 26,2015.
- ^"Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000"(PDF).United States Census Bureau. April 2, 2001.Archived(PDF)from the original on March 27, 2010.RetrievedAugust 26,2015.
- ^"QuickFacts".United States Census Bureau. April 23, 2016.RetrievedApril 23,2016.
- ^Based on2000 censusdata
- ^"Explore Census Data".data.census.gov.RetrievedDecember 30,2021.
- ^"U.S. Census website".United States Census Bureau.RetrievedMay 14,2011.
- ^"Grimes Unit/McPherson Unit."Arkansas Department of Correction.Retrieved on November 22, 2010.
- ^Haddigan, Michael. "They Kill Women, Don't They?"Arkansas Times.April 9, 1999. Retrieved on August 15, 2010.
- ^"Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections".RetrievedNovember 18,2016.
- ^2011 Boundary and Annexation Survey (BAS): Jackson County, AR(PDF)(Map). U. S. Census Bureau. Archived fromthe original(PDF)on October 19, 2012.RetrievedAugust 18,2011.
- ^"Arkansas: 2010 Census Block Maps - County Subdivision".United States Census Bureau.Archived fromthe originalon May 28, 2014.RetrievedMay 29,2014.
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"Summary Population and Housing Characteristics, CPH-1-5, Arkansas"(PDF).2010 Census of Population and Housing.United States Census Bureau. September 2012.RetrievedMay 31,2014.
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