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Jackson County, Arkansas
Jackson County Courthouse Newport AR
Jackson County Courthouse
Map of Arkansas highlighting Jackson County
Location in the state of Arkansas
Map of the U.S
Arkansas's location in the U.S.
Founded November 5, 1829
Named for Andrew Jackson
Seat Newport
Largest city Newport
Area
 - Total
 - Land
 - Water

642 sq mi (1,663 km²)
634 sq mi (1,642 km²)
7.6 sq mi (20 km²), 1.2%
Population
 - (2020)
 - Density

16,755
Congressional district 1st
Time zone Central: UTC-6/-5
Website www.jacksoncountyar.org/

Jackson County is located in the Arkansas Delta in the U.S. state of Arkansas. The county is named for Andrew Jackson, a national hero during the War of 1812. By the county's formation in 1829, Jackson had become the seventh President of the United States. Jackson County is home to seven incorporated towns and four incorporated cities, including Newport, the largest city and county seat. The county is also the site of numerous unincorporated communities and ghost towns. Occupying 633.94 square miles (164,190 ha), Jackson County is the 41st largest county of the 75 in Arkansas. As of the 2020 Census, the county's population is 16,755. Based on population, the county is the 40th-largest county in Arkansas.[1] 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 the White River.

Although no Interstate highways are located in Jackson County, two United States highways (U.S. Route 67 (US 67) and US 167) and fifteen Arkansas state highways run in the county. A Union Pacific Railroad line also crosses the county.[2]

Geography[]

According to the U.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.[3]

Major highways[]

  • I-57 (Future) Future Interstate 57
  • US 67 (1961) U.S. Highway 67
  • US 167 U.S. Highway 167
  • Arkansas 14 Highway 14
  • Arkansas 17 Highway 17
  • Arkansas 18 Highway 18
  • Arkansas 18S Highway 18 Spur
  • Arkansas 33 Highway 33
  • Arkansas 37 Highway 37
  • Arkansas 42 Highway 42
  • Arkansas 69 Highway 69
  • Arkansas 69S Highway 69 Spur
  • Arkansas 87 Highway 87
  • Arkansas 145 Highway 145
  • Arkansas 157 Highway 157
  • Arkansas 224 Highway 224
  • Arkansas 226 Highway 226
  • Arkansas 367 Highway 367
  • Arkansas 384 Highway 384
  • Arkansas 980(Airport) Airport Highway 980

Adjacent counties[]

National protected area[]

  • Cache River National Wildlife Refuge (part)

Demographics[]

Historical populations
Census Pop.
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%
U.S. Decennial Census[4]
1790–1960[5] 1900–1990[6]
1990–2000[7] 2010–2020[8]
USA Jackson County, Arkansas age pyramid

Age pyramid Jackson County[9]

2020 census[]

Jackson County racial composition[10]
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%
Hispanic or Latino 461 2.75%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 16,755 people, 6,137 households, and 3,758 families residing in the county.

2000 census[]

As of the 2000 census,[11] there were 18,418 people, 6,971 households, and 4,830 families residing in the county. The population density was 29 people per square mile (11/km2). There were 7,956 housing units at an average density of 13 per square mile (5/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 80.57% White, 17.56% Black or African American, 0.33% Native American, 0.18% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.40% from other races, and 0.95% from two or more races. 1.27% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 6,971 households, out of which 27.70% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.20% were married couples living 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. The per capita income for the county was $14,564. About 13.20% of families and 17.40% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.00% of those under age 18 and 16.70% of those age 65 or over.


Government and infrastructure[]

The Grimes Unit and the McPherson Unit, prisons of the Arkansas Department of Correction, are located in Newport, off of Arkansas Highway 384, 4 miles (6.4 km) east of central Newport.[12] The prison houses the state's death row for women.[13] The Jackson County Sheriff's Office is the primary county-wide law enforcement agency.

Politics[]

United States presidential election results for Jackson County, Arkansas[14]
Year Republican Democratic Third party
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%
1892 712 29.77% 1,600 66.89% 80 3.34%



Communities[]

Cities[]

  • Campbell Station
  • Diaz
  • Grubbs
  • Newport (county seat)
  • Swifton
  • Tuckerman

Towns[]

  • Amagon
  • Beedeville
  • Jacksonport
  • Tupelo
  • Weldon

Unincorporated Communities[]

  • Balch
  • Centerville
  • Denmark
  • Heffington
  • Kenyon
  • Macks
  • Midway
  • Olyphant
  • Possum Grape

Ghost towns[]

  • Colerain
  • Estico
  • Mt. Pinson
  • Myrickville
  • Sneed

Townships[]

Jackson County Arkansas 2010 Township Map large

Townships in Jackson County, Arkansas as of 2010

Townships in Arkansas are the divisions of a county. Each township includes unincorporated areas and some may have incorporated towns or cities within part of their space. Townships have limited purposes in modern times. However, the US Census does list Arkansas population based on townships (often referred to as "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. The townships of Jackson County are listed below with the town(s) and/or city that are fully or partially inside them listed in parentheses.


[15][16]

  • Barren
  • Bateman (contains part of Newport)
  • Bird (contains most of Tuckerman)
  • Breckinridge (contains Tupelo and Weldon)
  • Bryan
  • Cache
  • Cow Lake (contains Beedeville)
  • Glaize
  • Glass (contains Swifton)
  • Grubbs (contains Grubbs)
  • Jefferson (contains Campbell Station and Jacksonport, part of Diaz and Tuckerman)
  • Richwoods (contains Amagon)
  • Union (contains most of Diaz and Newport)
  • Village (contains part of Diaz and Newport)

Source:[17]

Government and politics[]

Jackson County is represented in the Arkansas State Senate by the Republican Ronald R. Caldwell, a real estate businessman from Wynne in Cross County.

See also[]

  • List of lakes in Jackson County, Arkansas
  • National Register of Historic Places listings in Jackson County, Arkansas

References[]

  1. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx. 
  2. ^ Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department. General Highway Map - Jackson County, Arkansas (Map) (December 28, 2011 ed.). http://www.arkansashighways.com/maps/Counties/County%20PDFs/JacksonCounty.pdf. 
  3. ^ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. http://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/counties_list_05.txt. 
  4. ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html. 
  5. ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. http://mapserver.lib.virginia.edu. 
  6. ^ Forstall, Richard L., ed (March 27, 1995). "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. https://www.census.gov/population/cencounts/ar190090.txt. 
  7. ^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000". United States Census Bureau. April 2, 2001. https://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/briefs/phc-t4/tables/tab02.pdf. 
  8. ^ "QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. April 23, 2016. https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/table/PST045215/05067,05121. 
  9. ^ Based on 2000 census data
  10. ^ "Explore Census Data". https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?g=0500000US05067&tid=DECENNIALPL2020.P2. 
  11. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. https://www.census.gov. 
  12. ^ "Grimes Unit/McPherson Unit." Arkansas Department of Correction. Retrieved on November 22, 2010.
  13. ^ Haddigan, Michael. "They Kill Women, Don't They?" Arkansas Times. April 9, 1999. Retrieved on August 15, 2010.
  14. ^ "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". http://uselectionatlas.org/RESULTS/. 
  15. ^ U. S. Census Bureau. 2011 Boundary and Annexation Survey (BAS): Jackson County, AR (Map). http://www2.census.gov/geo/pvs/bas/bas11/st05_ar/cou/c05067_jackson/BAS11C20506700000_000.pdf. 
  16. ^ "Arkansas: 2010 Census Block Maps - County Subdivision". United States Census Bureau. https://www.census.gov/geo/maps-data/maps/block/2010/cousub/dc10blk_st05_cousub.html#J. 
  17. ^ "Summary Population and Housing Characteristics, CPH-1-5, Arkansas". 2010 Census of Population and Housing. United States Census Bureau. September 2012. https://www.census.gov/prod/cen2010/cph-1-5.pdf. 

External links[]

Coordinates: 35°35′38″N 91°11′37″W / 35.59389, -91.19361


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