Jackson County
Jackson County, Oklahoma
Altus, OK 73522
Phone: (580) 482-4070
Fax: (580) 482-4472
www.intplsrv.net/jacksoncounty/
On the southwestern border of OK, west of Lawton; organized Nov 16, 1907 from Greer County. Name Origin: For Gen. Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson (1824-63), Confederate officer who stood firm against the enemy "like a stonewall." Some claim Andrew Jackson (1767-1845), seventh U.S. president
Area (sq mi):: 804.15 (land 802.68; water 1.47) Population per square mile: 33.00
Population 2005: 26,518 State rank: 35 Population change: 2000-20005 -6.80%; 1990-2000 -1.10% Population 2000: 28,439 (White 71.50%; Black or African American 8.00%; Hispanic or Latino 15.60%; Asian 1.20%; Other 14.60%). Foreign born: 4.70%. Median age: 33.00
Income 2000: per capita $15,454; median household $30,737; Population below poverty level: 16.20% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $20,966-$25,038
Unemployment (2004): 4.00% Unemployment change (from 2000): 1.20% Median travel time to work: 14.40 minutes Working outside county of residence: 6.10%
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Jackson County, Wisconsin
Black River Falls, WI 54615
Phone: (715) 284-0208
Fax: (715) 284-0270
www.co.jackson.wi.us
In west-central WI, northwest of Madison; organized Feb 11, 1853 from Crawford County. Name Origin: For Andrew Jackson (1767-1845), seventh U.S. president
Area (sq mi):: 1000.11 (land 987.32; water 12.79) Population per square mile: 20.00
Population 2005: 19,758 State rank: 54 Population change: 2000-20005 3.40%; 1990-2000 15.10% Population 2000: 19,100 (White 89.00%; Black or African American 2.30%; Hispanic or Latino 1.90%; Asian 0.20%; Other 8.00%). Foreign born: 1.90%. Median age: 37.60
Income 2000: per capita $17,604; median household $37,015; Population below poverty level: 9.60% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $22,877-$26,084
Unemployment (2004): 5.40% Unemployment change (from 2000): 0.20% Median travel time to work: 21.20 minutes Working outside county of residence: 25.30%
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Jackson County, Indiana
Brownstown, IN 47220
Phone: (812) 358-6116
Fax: (812) 358-6187
In south-central IN, south of Columbus; established Dec 18, 1815 (prior to statehood) from Washington County. Name Origin: For Andrew Jackson (1767-1845), seventh U.S. president
Area (sq mi):: 513.75 (land 509.31; water 4.44) Population per square mile: 82.90
Population 2005: 42,237 State rank: 34 Population change: 2000-20005 2.20%; 1990-2000 9.60% Population 2000: 41,335 (White 95.10%; Black or African American 0.50%; Hispanic or Latino 2.70%; Asian 0.80%; Other 2.50%). Foreign born: 2.40%. Median age: 35.80
Income 2000: per capita $18,400; median household $39,401; Population below poverty level: 8.50% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $23,173-$25,476
Unemployment (2004): 4.60% Unemployment change (from 2000): 0.40% Median travel time to work: 21.40 minutes Working outside county of residence: 22.80%
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Jackson County, Texas
Edna, TX 77957
Phone: (361) 782-3563
www.co.jackson.tx.us
On the central eastern coast of TX, east of Victoria; original county; organized Mar 17, 1836 (prior to statehood) from Old Mexican Municipality. Name Origin: For Andrew Jackson (1767-1845), seventh U.S. president
Area (sq mi):: 857.03 (land 829.49; water 27.54) Population per square mile: 17.30
Population 2005: 14,339 State rank: 142 Population change: 2000-20005 -0.40%; 1990-2000 10.40% Population 2000: 14,391 (White 66.30%; Black or African American 7.60%; Hispanic or Latino 24.70%; Asian 0.40%; Other 15.50%). Foreign born: 4.80%. Median age: 37.30
Income 2000: per capita $16,693; median household $35,254; Population below poverty level: 14.70% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $22,896-$22,394
Unemployment (2004): 5.90% Unemployment change (from 2000): 2.60% Median travel time to work: 23.60 minutes Working outside county of residence: 36.20%
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Jackson County, Tennessee
Gainesboro, TN 38562
Phone: (931) 268-9888
Fax: (931) 268-9060
www.jacksonco.com
In north-central TN, northeast of Nashville; organized Nov 6, 1801 from Smith County and Indian lands. Name Origin: For Andrew Jackson (1767-1845), seventh U.S. president
Area (sq mi):: 319.56 (land 308.88; water 10.67) Population per square mile: 35.80
Population 2005: 11,072 State rank: 86 Population change: 2000-20005 0.80%; 1990-2000 18.10% Population 2000: 10,984 (White 98.00%; Black or African American 0.10%; Hispanic or Latino 0.80%; Asian 0.10%; Other 1.10%). Foreign born: 1.60%. Median age: 39.80
Income 2000: per capita $15,020; median household $26,502; Population below poverty level: 18.10% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $18,477-$21,776
Unemployment (2004): 6.70% Unemployment change (from 2000): 0.20% Median travel time to work: 29.70 minutes Working outside county of residence: 56.50%
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Jackson County, Kansas
Holton, KS 66436
Phone: (785) 364-2891
Fax: (785) 364-4204
www.jackson.kansasgov.com
In northeastern KS, north of Topeka; organized as Calhoun County Aug 30, 1855 (prior to statehood); name changed Feb 11, 1859. Name Origin: For Andrew Jackson (1767-1845), seventh U.S. president. Originally for John C. Calhoun (1782-1850), U.S. senator from SC
Area (sq mi):: 657.86 (land 655.59; water 2.27) Population per square mile: 20.60
Population 2005: 13,535 State rank: 36 Population change: 2000-20005 6.90%; 1990-2000 9.80% Population 2000: 12,657 (White 89.60%; Black or African American 0.50%; Hispanic or Latino 1.50%; Asian 0.20%; Other 9.00%). Foreign born: 0.50%. Median age: 37.40
Income 2000: per capita $18,606; median household $40,451; Population below poverty level: 8.80% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $24,422-$26,036
Unemployment (2004): 6.00% Unemployment change (from 2000): 2.30% Median travel time to work: 27.50 minutes Working outside county of residence: 47.30%
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Jackson County, Michigan
Jackson, MI 49201
Phone: (517) 788-4265
Fax: (517) 788-4601
www.co.jackson.mi.us
In south-central MI, west of Ann Arbor, established Oct 29, 1829 (prior to statehood) from Washtenaw County. Name Origin: For Andrew Jackson (1767-1845), seventh U.S. president
Area (sq mi):: 723.76 (land 706.60; water 17.17) Population per square mile: 231.60
Population 2005: 163,629 State rank: 14 Population change: 2000-20005 3.30%; 1990-2000 5.80% Population 2000: 158,422 (White 87.40%; Black or African American 7.90%; Hispanic or Latino 2.20%; Asian 0.50%; Other 2.90%). Foreign born: 1.70%. Median age: 36.60
Income 2000: per capita $20,171; median household $43,171; Population below poverty level: 9.00% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $24,984-$25,712
Unemployment (2004): 7.60% Unemployment change (from 2000): 2.30% Median travel time to work: 23.10 minutes Working outside county of residence: 24.10%
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Jackson County, Minnesota
Jackson, MN 56143
Phone: (507) 847-2763
Fax: (507) 847-4718
www.co.jackson.mn.us
On southern border of MN, southwest of Mankato; established May 23, 1857 (prior to statehood) from unorganized lands. Name Origin: For Henry Jackson (1811-57), an early merchant in Saint Paul (1842), first postmaster (1846-49), and territorial legislator. There is also a debatable claim that the county was named for Andrew Jackson
Area (sq mi):: 719.46 (land 701.69; water 17.76) Population per square mile: 15.90
Population 2005: 11,182 State rank: 67 Population change: 2000-20005 -0.80%; 1990-2000 -3.50% Population 2000: 11,268 (White 96.20%; Black or African American 0.10%; Hispanic or Latino 1.90%; Asian 1.40%; Other 1.50%). Foreign born: 1.50%. Median age: 40.80
Income 2000: per capita $17,499; median household $36,746; Population below poverty level: 8.60% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $22,761-$26,262
Unemployment (2004): 3.60% Unemployment change (from 2000): 0.30% Median travel time to work: 15.70 minutes Working outside county of residence: 29.10%
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Jackson County, Ohio
Jackson, OH 45640
Phone: (740) 286-3301
Fax: (740) 286-4061
In south-central OH; organized Mar 1, 1816 from Pike County. Name Origin: For Andrew Jackson (1767-1845), seventh U.S. president
Area (sq mi):: 421.50 (land 420.28; water 1.22) Population per square mile: 79.80
Population 2005: 33,526 State rank: 71 Population change: 2000-20005 2.70%; 1990-2000 8.00% Population 2000: 32,641 (White 97.50%; Black or African American 0.60%; Hispanic or Latino 0.60%; Asian 0.20%; Other 1.30%). Foreign born: 1.10%. Median age: 36.30
Income 2000: per capita $14,789; median household $30,661; Population below poverty level: 16.50% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $19,362-$20,705
Unemployment (2004): 8.40% Unemployment change (from 2000): 1.20% Median travel time to work: 28.30 minutes Working outside county of residence: 32.50%
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Jackson County, Georgia
Jefferson, GA 30549
Phone: (706) 367-6312
Fax: (706) 367-9083
www.jacksoncountygov.com
In northeastern GA, northwest of Athens; organized Feb 11, 1796 from Franklin County. Name Origin: For Gen. James Jackson (1757-1806), an officer in the American Revolution, GA governor (1798-1801), and U.S. senator (1793-95; 1801-06)
Area (sq mi):: 343.00 (land 342.36; water 0.64) Population per square mile: 152.70
Population 2005: 52,292 State rank: 38 Population change: 2000-20005 25.70%; 1990-2000 38.60% Population 2000: 41,589 (White 87.30%; Black or African American 7.80%; Hispanic or Latino 3.00%; Asian 1.00%; Other 2.30%). Foreign born: 2.50%. Median age: 34.60
Income 2000: per capita $17,808; median household $40,349; Population below poverty level: 12.00% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $23,421-$24,445
Unemployment (2004): 4.00% Unemployment change (from 2000): 0.10% Median travel time to work: 29.90 minutes Working outside county of residence: 58.40%
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Jackson County, South Dakota
Kadoka, SD 57543
Phone: (605) 837-2121
Fax: (605) 837-2120
In south-central SD, southwest of Pierre; created Nov, 1914 from Stanley County. In 1976 annexed Washabaugh County, which was organized 1883 from Indian lands and continued as an Indian reservation. An original Jackson County, formed in 1883, gradually disappeared as parts of its territory joined other counties. Name Origin: For John R. Jackson, Dakota Territory legislator when the original Jackson county was formed in 1883. A claim has been made for Andrew Jackson, but seems to be unjustified
Area (sq mi):: 1871.24 (land 1869.13; water 2.12) Population per square mile: 1.50
Population 2005: 2,858 State rank: 50 Population change: 2000-20005 -2.50%; 1990-2000 4.20% Population 2000: 2,930 (White 50.00%; Black or African American 0.00%; Hispanic or Latino 0.40%; Asian 0.00%; Other 49.70%). Foreign born: 0.90%. Median age: 30.60
Income 2000: per capita $9,981; median household $23,945; Population below poverty level: 36.50% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $15,879-$15,786
Unemployment (2004): 5.90% Unemployment change (from 2000): -1.10% Median travel time to work: 16.90 minutes Working outside county of residence: 17.20%
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Jackson County, Missouri
Kansas City, MO 64106
Phone: (816) 881-3000
Fax: (816) 881-3133
www.co.jackson.mo.us
On central western border of MO; organized Dec 15, 1826 from Lafayette County. Name Origin: For Andrew Jackson (1767-1845), seventh U.S. president
Area (sq mi):: 616.41 (land 604.84; water 11.57) Population per square mile: 1096.10
Population 2005: 662,959 State rank: 2 Population change: 2000-20005 1.20%; 1990-2000 3.40% Population 2000: 654,880 (White 67.70%; Black or African American 23.30%; Hispanic or Latino 5.40%; Asian 1.30%; Other 5.40%). Foreign born: 4.30%. Median age: 35.20
Income 2000: per capita $20,788; median household $39,277; Population below poverty level: 11.90% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $29,319-$31,966
Unemployment (2004): 6.80% Unemployment change (from 2000): 1.90% Median travel time to work: 23.60 minutes Working outside county of residence: 24.90%
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Jackson County, Iowa
Maquoketa, IA 52060
Phone: (563) 652-3144
Fax: (563) 652-6975
www.jacksoncountyiowa.com
On central eastern border of IA, south of Dubuque; established Dec 21, 1837 (prior to statehood) from Wisconsin Territory. Name Origin: For Andrew Jackson (1767-1845), seventh U.S. president
Area (sq mi):: 649.75 (land 636.09; water 13.66) Population per square mile: 32.00
Population 2005: 20,335 State rank: 34 Population change: 2000-20005 0.20%; 1990-2000 1.70% Population 2000: 20,296 (White 98.50%; Black or African American 0.10%; Hispanic or Latino 0.60%; Asian 0.10%; Other 0.80%). Foreign born: 0.70%. Median age: 39.10
Income 2000: per capita $17,329; median household $34,529; Population below poverty level: 10.30% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $22,266-$23,763
Unemployment (2004): 6.00% Unemployment change (from 2000): 0.30% Median travel time to work: 21.90 minutes Working outside county of residence: 36.20%
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Jackson County, Florida
Marianna, FL 32447
Phone: (850) 482-9552
Fax: (850) 482-7849
www.jacksoncounty-fl.com
On northern border of FL panhandle, northwest of Tallahassee; organized Aug 12, 1822 (prior to statehood) from Escambia County; in 1834 annexed Fayette County, which was organized in 1832. Name Origin: For Andrew Jackson (1767-1845), seventh U.S. president
Area (sq mi):: 954.58 (land 915.64; water 38.94) Population per square mile: 53.50
Population 2005: 48,985 State rank: 42 Population change: 2000-20005 4.80%; 1990-2000 13.00% Population 2000: 46,755 (White 68.60%; Black or African American 26.60%; Hispanic or Latino 2.90%; Asian 0.40%; Other 2.90%). Foreign born: 1.50%. Median age: 37.60
Income 2000: per capita $13,905; median household $29,744; Population below poverty level: 17.20% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $18,013-$20,548
Unemployment (2004): 4.50% Unemployment change (from 2000): 0.20% Median travel time to work: 23.50 minutes Working outside county of residence: 25.60%
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Jackson County, Kentucky
McKee, KY 40447
Phone: (606) 287-7800
Fax: (606) 287-4505
www.eastky.net/jacksonco/
In south-central KY, southeast of Lexington; organized Feb 2, 1858 from Madison, Owsley, Estill, Laurel, Clay, and Rockcastle counties. Name Origin: For Andrew Jackson (1767-1845), seventh U.S. president
Area (sq mi):: 346.57 (land 346.33; water 0.24) Population per square mile: 39.30
Population 2005: 13,618 State rank: 84 Population change: 2000-20005 0.90%; 1990-2000 12.90% Population 2000: 13,495 (White 98.70%; Black or African American 0.10%; Hispanic or Latino 0.50%; Asian 0.00%; Other 0.70%). Foreign born: 0.40%. Median age: 34.90
Income 2000: per capita $10,711; median household $20,177; Population below poverty level: 30.20% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $14,557-$14,760
Unemployment (2004): 6.40% Unemployment change (from 2000): -0.60% Median travel time to work: 35.00 minutes Working outside county of residence: 39.60%
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Jackson County, Oregon
Medford, OR 97501
Phone: (541) 774-6035
Fax: (541) 774-6455
www.co.jackson.or.us
On the southwestern border of OR; organized Jan 12, 1852 (prior to statehood) from the original Yamhill and Champoeg districts. Name Origin: For Andrew Jackson (1767-1845), seventh U.S. president
Area (sq mi):: 2801.77 (land 2785.19; water 16.57) Population per square mile: 70.10
Population 2005: 195,322 State rank: 6 Population change: 2000-20005 7.80%; 1990-2000 23.80% Population 2000: 181,269 (White 88.70%; Black or African American 0.40%; Hispanic or Latino 6.70%; Asian 0.90%; Other 7.10%). Foreign born: 4.90%. Median age: 39.20
Income 2000: per capita $19,498; median household $36,461; Population below poverty level: 12.50% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $24,914-$26,617
Unemployment (2004): 7.10% Unemployment change (from 2000): 0.80% Median travel time to work: 18.90 minutes Working outside county of residence: 5.20%
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Jackson County, Illinois
Murphysboro, IL 62966
Phone: (618) 687-7360
Fax: (618) 687-7359
www.co.jackson.il.us
On the southwest border of IL southeast of Saint Louis, MO; organized Jan 10, 1816 (prior to statehood) from Randolph and Johnson counties. Name Origin: For Andrew Jackson (1767-1845), seventh U.S. president
Area (sq mi):: 602.53 (land 588.12; water 14.40) Population per square mile: 98.50
Population 2005: 57,954 State rank: 25 Population change: 2000-20005 -2.80%; 1990-2000 -2.40% Population 2000: 59,612 (White 79.60%; Black or African American 13.00%; Hispanic or Latino 2.40%; Asian 3.00%; Other 3.20%). Foreign born: 5.20%. Median age: 27.50
Income 2000: per capita $15,755; median household $24,946; Population below poverty level: 25.20% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $21,293-$23,620
Unemployment (2004): 5.50% Unemployment change (from 2000): 1.90% Median travel time to work: 18.10 minutes Working outside county of residence: 18.00%
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Jackson County, Arkansas
Newport, AR 72112
Phone: (870) 523-7420
Fax: (870) 523-7404
In northeast-central AR; organized Nov 5, 1829 (prior to statehood) from Independence County. Name Origin: For Andrew Jackson (1767-1845), seventh U.S. president
Area (sq mi):: 641.45 (land 633.52; water 7.92) Population per square mile: 27.80
Population 2005: 17,601 State rank: 43 Population change: 2000-20005 -4.40%; 1990-2000 -2.80% Population 2000: 18,418 (White 79.90%; Black or African American 17.60%; Hispanic or Latino 1.30%; Asian 0.20%; Other 1.70%). Foreign born: 0.50%. Median age: 38.20
Income 2000: per capita $14,564; median household $25,081; Population below poverty level: 17.40% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $18,956-$22,150
Unemployment (2004): 8.70% Unemployment change (from 2000): 0.00% Median travel time to work: 20.20 minutes Working outside county of residence: 24.00%
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Jackson County, Mississippi
Pascagoula, MS 39568
Phone: (228) 769-3089
Fax: (228) 769-3348
www.co.jackson.ms.us
In the southeastern corner of MS, east of Biloxi; organized Dec 18, 1812 (prior to statehood) from Mobile District. Name Origin: For Andrew Jackson (1767-1845), seventh U.S. president
Area (sq mi):: 1043.30 (land 726.90; water 316.40) Population per square mile: 187.00
Population 2005: 135,940 State rank: 4 Population change: 2000-20005 3.40%; 1990-2000 14.00% Population 2000: 131,420 (White 74.20%; Black or African American 20.90%; Hispanic or Latino 2.10%; Asian 1.60%; Other 2.10%). Foreign born: 2.70%. Median age: 34.70
Income 2000: per capita $17,768; median household $39,118; Population below poverty level: 12.70% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $22,315-$25,046
Unemployment (2004): 5.80% Unemployment change (from 2000): 1.00% Median travel time to work: 23.70 minutes Working outside county of residence: 29.50%
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Jackson County, West Virginia
Ripley, WV 25271
Phone: (304) 372-2011
Fax: (304) 372-1107
On western border of WV along the Ohio River, south of Parkersburg; organized May 1, 1831 from Kanawha, Mason, and Wood counties. Name Origin: For Andrew Jackson (1767-1845), seventh U.S. president
Area (sq mi):: 471.59 (land 465.79; water 5.80) Population per square mile: 61.00
Population 2005: 28,403 State rank: 21 Population change: 2000-20005 1.40%; 1990-2000 7.90% Population 2000: 28,000 (White 98.60%; Black or African American 0.10%; Hispanic or Latino 0.30%; Asian 0.20%; Other 0.90%). Foreign born: 0.50%. Median age: 38.80
Income 2000: per capita $16,205; median household $32,434; Population below poverty level: 15.20% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $19,988-$21,284
Unemployment (2004): 6.30% Unemployment change (from 2000): 0.30% Median travel time to work: 27.10 minutes Working outside county of residence: 31.40%
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Jackson County, Alabama
Scottsboro, AL 35768
Phone: (256) 574-9280
Fax: (256) 574-9321
On northeastern corner of AL; organized Dec 13, 1819 from Cherokee cession. Name Origin: For Andrew Jackson (1767-1845), seventh U.S. president
Area (sq mi):: 1126.77 (land 1078.74; water 48.02) Population per square mile: 49.70
Population 2005: 53,650 State rank: 24 Population change: 2000-20005 -0.50%; 1990-2000 12.80% Population 2000: 53,926 (White 91.20%; Black or African American 3.70%; Hispanic or Latino 1.10%; Asian 0.20%; Other 4.20%). Foreign born: 0.70%. Median age: 37.60
Income 2000: per capita $16,000; median household $32,020; Population below poverty level: 13.70% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $21,373-$22,416
Unemployment (2004): 6.70% Unemployment change (from 2000): -1.70% Median travel time to work: 27.00 minutes Working outside county of residence: 31.80%
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Jackson County, North Carolina
Sylva, NC 28779
Phone: (828) 586-4055
Fax: (828) 586-7528
www.jacksonnc.org
On the southwestern border of NC, southwest of Asheville; organized Jan 29, 1851 from Haywood and Macon counties. Name Origin: For Andrew Jackson (1767-1845), seventh U.S. president
Area (sq mi):: 494.50 (land 490.71; water 3.79) Population per square mile: 72.10
Population 2005: 35,368 State rank: 66 Population change: 2000-20005 6.80%; 1990-2000 23.40% Population 2000: 33,121 (White 84.80%; Black or African American 1.70%; Hispanic or Latino 1.70%; Asian 0.50%; Other 12.10%). Foreign born: 1.70%. Median age: 36.20
Income 2000: per capita $17,582; median household $32,552; Population below poverty level: 15.10% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $21,049-$22,506
Unemployment (2004): 4.00% Unemployment change (from 2000): 0.10% Median travel time to work: 20.60 minutes Working outside county of residence: 25.70%
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Jackson County, Colorado
Walden, CO 80480
Phone: (970) 723-4660
Fax: (970) 723-4706
On central northern border of CO, west of Ft. Collins; organized May 5, 1909 from Larimer County. Name Origin: For Andrew Jackson (1767-1845), seventh U.S. president
Area (sq mi):: 1620.95 (land 1613.21; water 7.74) Population per square mile: 0.90
Population 2005: 1,448 State rank: 60 Population change: 2000-20005 -8.20%; 1990-2000 -1.70% Population 2000: 1,577 (White 92.10%; Black or African American 0.30%; Hispanic or Latino 6.50%; Asian 0.10%; Other 3.60%). Foreign born: 1.90%. Median age: 40.50
Income 2000: per capita $17,826; median household $31,821; Population below poverty level: 14.00% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $19,941-$21,292
Unemployment (2004): 4.10% Unemployment change (from 2000): -0.50% Median travel time to work: 14.40 minutes Working outside county of residence: 7.00%
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