Jackson County, Arkansas

Jackson County, Arkansas is a county located in the Southern Region (West South Central) of United States. The county has a population of 18418 as per the 2000 census data. In July 2008, its estimated population was 16936, It is the 45th most populous county in the U.S. state of Arkansas. The county spans an area of 641.45 square miles (1661.35 square kilometre), of which, 633.52 square miles (1640.81 square kilometre) of it is land and 7.92 square miles (20.51 square kilometre) of it is water, making it Arkansas's 41st largest county by total area.

Jackson County Arkansas
Map of Jackson County, Arkansas

According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 18418 people, 6971 households, and 4830 families residing in the county. The population density was 29.1 people per square mile (11.24/kmē), making its Arkansas's 37th most densely populated county. There were 7956 housing units at an average density of 12.6 per square mile (4.86/kmē). The average household size was 2.4 and the average family size was 2.92. In the county the population was distributed as follows: 22.2% under the age of 18, 11.5% from 18 to 24, 26% from 25 to 44, 23.8% from 45 to 64, and 16.5% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 91.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.8 males. In July 2008, its estimated population was 16936, The racial or ethnic makeup of the county was 78.6% White, 19.76% Black or African American, 0.41% American Indian, 0.21% Asian, 0.01% Native Hawaiian, and 1.01% from two or more races.

Jackson County Arkansas Population 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Population 2000-2008
Jackson County Arkansas School Enrollment
School Enrollment 2000
Jackson County Arkansas GDP
GDP 2000

The median income for a household in the county was $25081, it is the 12th lowest county by median household income in the U.S. state of Arkansas. The median income for a family in the county was $32661, making it the 51st highest county by median family income in Arkansas. The per capita income for the county was $14564, making it the 47th highest county by per capita income in Arkansas.

In 2000, 4023 pupils and students, of which 1976 are male and 2047 are female, 21.84% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 278 nursery or pri school, 286 kindergarten, 1868 elementary school, 1046 high school and 545 College graduate school.

RankCityCountyTotal Area mi2Land Area mi2Water Area mi2PopulationDensity mi2Per capita IncomeHouse hold Income
1Amagon TownJackson County0.10.1095906.91029415938
2Beedeville TownJackson County1.221.22010586.22499534375
3Campbell Station TownJackson County1.731.7302281321611037778
4Diaz CityJackson County5.945.920.021284216.81586734792
5Grubbs TownJackson County0.550.5504387981180923929
6Jacksonport TownJackson County0.360.360235661.71415026563
7Newport CityJackson County13.313.030.277811599.21575724151
8Swifton CityJackson County0.50.508711752.31192224375
9Tuckerman CityJackson County2.122.12017578301380327000
10Tupelo TownJackson County0.310.310177568.51230127614
11Weldon TownJackson County0.260.260100383.92016127188
YearPopulation
April 2000 census18418
April 2000 Estimate18419
July 2000 Estimate18351
July 2001 Estimate17810
July 2002 Estimate17688
July 2003 Estimate17374
July 2004 Estimate17583
July 2005 Estimate17512
July 2006 Estimate17290
July 2007 Estimate17173
July 2008 Estimate16936
SchoolMaleFemaleTotal
Nursery school126152278
Kindergarten183103286
Elementary school9339351868
High school5155311046
College or graduate school219326545
PlaceMedian household incomeMedian family incomePer capita income
Jackson County, Arkansas$25081$32661$14564
Arkansas, United States$32182$38663$16904
United States$41994$50046$21587