Jackson County, Ohio

Jackson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Ohio. As of the 2010 census, the population was 33,225.[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
U.S. county
Jackson County Courthouse
Seal
Location within the U.S. state of Ohio
Ohio's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 39°01′N 82°37′W
Country United States
State Ohio
FoundedMarch 1, 1816[1]
Named forAndrew Jackson
SeatJackson
Largest cityJackson
Area
 • Total422 sq mi (1,090 km2)
 • Land420 sq mi (1,100 km2)
 • Water1.2 sq mi (3 km2)  0.3%%
Population
 • Estimate 
(2019)
32,413
 • Density79/sq mi (31/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district6th
Websitewww.jacksoncountyohio.us

Jackson County comprises the Jackson, OH Micropolitan Statistical Area.

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.[6]

Adjacent counties

National protected areas

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
18203,746—
18305,94158.6%
18409,74464.0%
185012,71930.5%
186017,94141.1%
187021,75921.3%
188023,6868.9%
189028,40819.9%
190034,24820.6%
191030,791−10.1%
192027,342−11.2%
193025,040−8.4%
194027,0047.8%
195027,7672.8%
196029,3725.8%
197027,174−7.5%
198030,59212.6%
199030,230−1.2%
200032,6418.0%
201033,2251.8%
2019 (est.)32,413[7]−2.4%
U.S. Decennial Census[8]
1790-1960[9] 1900-1990[10]
1990-2000[11] 2010-2019[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/km2). There were 13,909 housing units at an average density of 33 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)

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 per square mile (13.4/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 is a Republican stronghold in presidential elections, it has only voted for the Democratic candidate 5 times since 1856, most recently Bill Clinton in 1996. Despite victories in the state in 2008 and 2012, Barack Obama never even came close to winning this county, a deviation from many Clinton-won counties in 1996 regardless of the partisan lean.

Presidential election results
Presidential election results[17][18]
Year Republican Democratic Third parties
2020 76.4% 11,309 22.4% 3,311 1.2% 190
2016 72.2% 9,949 23.4% 3,226 4.4% 601
2012 59.0% 7,904 38.5% 5,166 2.5% 334
2008 58.5% 8,219 38.4% 5,397 3.1% 431
2004 59.9% 8,585 39.8% 5,700 0.3% 49
2000 55.7% 6,958 41.1% 5,131 3.2% 401
1996 40.7% 4,922 45.8% 5,538 13.5% 1,635
1992 42.1% 5,422 38.9% 5,016 19.0% 2,445
1988 59.2% 6,671 40.0% 4,505 0.8% 91
1984 62.2% 7,411 36.7% 4,369 1.1% 128
1980 55.1% 5,902 41.1% 4,409 3.8% 408
1976 46.7% 5,987 52.3% 6,699 1.1% 136
1972 67.3% 7,351 31.2% 3,410 1.5% 162
1968 53.5% 5,870 36.7% 4,021 9.8% 1,077
1964 41.2% 4,949 58.8% 7,056
1960 59.0% 7,973 41.0% 5,549
1956 64.7% 8,106 35.4% 4,432
1952 59.2% 7,223 40.8% 4,983
1948 53.2% 5,782 46.5% 5,059 0.3% 33
1944 59.3% 6,786 40.7% 4,666
1940 54.2% 7,551 45.8% 6,382
1936 50.0% 6,853 49.7% 6,802 0.3% 39
1932 55.1% 6,932 44.0% 5,543 0.9% 115
1928 71.4% 7,129 27.8% 2,775 0.8% 81
1924 61.5% 5,977 29.3% 2,848 9.3% 902
1920 54.4% 5,949 44.6% 4,878 0.9% 102
1916 50.2% 3,116 47.1% 2,922 2.7% 165
1912 30.1% 1,860 33.1% 2,049 36.8% 2,278[19]
1908 55.8% 4,489 40.2% 3,235 3.9% 315
1904 69.1% 5,353 26.8% 2,072 4.1% 319
1900 58.9% 4,932 39.6% 3,313 1.6% 130
1896 53.5% 4,439 45.6% 3,786 1.0% 79
1892 51.4% 3,323 40.5% 2,622 8.1% 525
1888 53.7% 3,570 39.5% 2,628 6.8% 454
1884 56.0% 3,427 42.1% 2,575 2.0% 121
1880 57.0% 2,763 41.9% 2,031 1.0% 50
1876 56.2% 2,522 43.6% 1,954 0.2% 8
1872 58.8% 2,258 40.5% 1,555 0.7% 25
1868 56.4% 2,083 43.6% 1,612
1864 59.8% 1,957 40.2% 1,317
1860 53.2% 1,738 43.9% 1,436 2.9% 95
1856 34.3% 938 50.5% 1,383 15.2% 416

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:

  • County Commissioners: Ed Armstrong (R), Jon Hensler (R), and Paul Haller (R)
  • County Auditor: Tiffany Ridgeway (R)
  • Clerk Of Courts: Seth Michael (R)
  • Common Pleas Court: Judge Honorable Christopher Regan (R)
  • County Coroner: Dr. Alice Frazier (R)
  • County Engineer: Melissa Miller, P.E., P.S. (R)
  • Juvenile Court: Judge Honorable Stephen Michael (R)
  • Municipal Court: Judge Honorable Mark T. Musick (D)
  • Probate Court: Judge Honorable Stephen Michael (R)
  • Prosecuting Attorney: Justin Lovett (R)
  • County Recorder: Rose Cherrington Walters (R)
  • County Sheriff: Tedd Frazier (R)
  • County Treasurer: B. Lee Hubbard, CPA (R)

Communities
Map of Jackson County, Ohio with Municipal and Township Labels

Cities

Villages

Townships

https://web.archive.org/web/20160715023447/http://www.ohiotownships.org/township-websites

Unincorporated communities

See also

References
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  19. The leading "other" candidate, Progressive Theodore Roosevelt, received 1,584 votes, while Socialist candidate Eugene Debs received 612 votes, Prohibition candidate Eugene Chafin received 53 votes, and Socialist Labor candidate Arthur Reimer received 29 votes.

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