Jackson County, Wisconsin
Encyclopedia
Jackson County is a county
located in the U.S. state
of Wisconsin
. As of 2009, the population estimate was 19,886. Its county seat
is Black River Falls
. Jackson County was formed from Crawford County in 1853.
, the county has a total area of 1000 square miles (2,590 km²), of which 987 square miles (2,556.3 km²) is land and 13 square miles (33.7 km²) (1.28%) is water.
As of the census
of 2000, there were 19,100 people, 7,070 households, and 4,835 families residing in the county. The population density
was 19 people per square mile (7/km²). There were 8,029 housing units at an average density of 8 per square mile (3/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 89.58% White
, 2.27% Black
or African American
, 6.16% Native American
, 0.16% Asian
, 0.04% Pacific Islander
, 1.01% from other races
, and 0.79% from two or more races. 1.87% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race. 31.4% were of German, 30.2% Norwegian and 5.2% Irish
ancestry according to Census 2000. 94.7% spoke English
, 2.2% Spanish
and 1.5% Winnebago
as their first language.
There were 7,070 households out of which 31.00% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.40% were married couples
living together, 8.60% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.60% were non-families. 26.20% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.80% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 3.00.
In the county, the population was spread out with 24.10% under the age of 18, 8.80% from 18 to 24, 29.40% from 25 to 44, 22.80% from 45 to 64, and 14.90% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 114.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 116.30 males.
County (United States)
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located in the U.S. state
U.S. state
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of Wisconsin
Wisconsin
Wisconsin is a U.S. state located in the north-central United States and is part of the Midwest. It is bordered by Minnesota to the west, Iowa to the southwest, Illinois to the south, Lake Michigan to the east, Michigan to the northeast, and Lake Superior to the north. Wisconsin's capital is...
. As of 2009, the population estimate was 19,886. Its county seat
County seat
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is Black River Falls
Black River Falls, Wisconsin
Black River Falls is a city in Jackson County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 3,622 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Jackson County. The Ho-Chunk Nation has its administrative center in Black River Falls.-History:...
. Jackson County was formed from Crawford County in 1853.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census BureauUnited States Census Bureau
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, the county has a total area of 1000 square miles (2,590 km²), of which 987 square miles (2,556.3 km²) is land and 13 square miles (33.7 km²) (1.28%) is water.
Adjacent counties
- Clark County - north
- Wood County - east
- Juneau CountyJuneau County, WisconsinJuneau County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of the 2000 census, the population was 24,316. Its county seat is Mauston. It should not, however, be confused with the city of Juneau, Wisconsin, to which it has no connection.-Geography:...
- southeast - Monroe CountyMonroe County, WisconsinMonroe County is a county in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of 2000, the population was 40,899. Its county seat is Sparta.-Geography:According to the U.S...
- south - La Crosse County - southwest
- Trempealeau CountyTrempealeau County, WisconsinTrempealeau County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of 2009, the population estimate was 27,754. Its county seat is Whitehall.-History:Patches of woodland are all that remain of the brush and light forest that once covered the county...
- west - Eau Claire CountyEau Claire County, WisconsinEau Claire County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of 2010, the population estimate was 98,736. Its county seat is Eau Claire....
- northwest
Major highways
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 Highway 95 (Wisconsin)Highway 95 (Wisconsin) State Trunk Highway 95 is a state highway in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. It runs east–west in west-central Wisconsin from near Neillsville to Fountain City....  Highway 71 (Wisconsin)Highway 71 (Wisconsin) State Trunk Highway 71 is a state highway in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. It runs in a diagonal southeast-northwest direction in southwest Wisconsin from Elroy to Melrose....  Highway 65 (Wisconsin)Highway 65 (Wisconsin) State Trunk Highway 65 is a state highway in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. It runs north–south in west central Wisconsin from St. Croix Falls to Ellsworth.- Route description :...  Highway 108 (Wisconsin)Highway 108 (Wisconsin) State Trunk Highway 108 is a state highway in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. It runs in a north–south in west central Wisconsin from West Salem to Melrose....  Highway 121 (Wisconsin)Highway 121 (Wisconsin) State Trunk Highway 121 is a state highway in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. It runs in east–west in west-central Wisconsin from Gilmanton to Alma Center.... |
U.S. Highway 12
U.S. Highway 10
Demographics
As of the census
Census
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of 2000, there were 19,100 people, 7,070 households, and 4,835 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 19 people per square mile (7/km²). There were 8,029 housing units at an average density of 8 per square mile (3/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 89.58% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 2.27% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 6.16% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.16% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.04% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
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, 1.01% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.79% from two or more races. 1.87% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
or Latino
Race (United States Census)
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of any race. 31.4% were of German, 30.2% Norwegian and 5.2% Irish
Irish people
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ancestry according to Census 2000. 94.7% spoke English
English language
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, 2.2% Spanish
Spanish language
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and 1.5% Winnebago
Winnebago language
The Winnebago language is the language of the Ho-Chunk tribe of Native Americans in the United States. The language is part of the Siouan language family, and is closely related to the languages of the Iowa, Missouri, and Oto...
as their first language.
There were 7,070 households out of which 31.00% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.40% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 8.60% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.60% were non-families. 26.20% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.80% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 3.00.
In the county, the population was spread out with 24.10% under the age of 18, 8.80% from 18 to 24, 29.40% from 25 to 44, 22.80% from 45 to 64, and 14.90% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 114.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 116.30 males.
Cities, villages, and towns
- AdamsAdams, Jackson County, WisconsinAdams is a town in Jackson County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,208 at the 2000 Census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 37.0 square miles , of which, 36.0 square miles of it is land and 1.0 square miles of it ...
- AlbionAlbion, Jackson County, WisconsinAlbion is a town in Jackson County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,093 at the 2000 Census. The unincorporated community of Disco is located in the town.-Geography:...
- Alma CenterAlma Center, WisconsinAlma Center is a village in Jackson County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 446 at the 2000 census. The village is located within the Town of Alma.-Geography:Alma Center is located at ....
- AlmaAlma, Jackson County, WisconsinAlma is a town in Jackson County, Wisconsin in the United States. The population was 983 at the 2000 Census. The Village of Alma Center is located within the town.-Geography:...
- Bear BluffBear Bluff, WisconsinBear Bluff is a town in Jackson County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 128 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 56.1 square miles , of which, 53.0 square miles of it is land and 3.0 square miles of it...
- Black River FallsBlack River Falls, WisconsinBlack River Falls is a city in Jackson County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 3,622 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Jackson County. The Ho-Chunk Nation has its administrative center in Black River Falls.-History:...
- BrockwayBrockway, WisconsinBrockway is a town in Jackson County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 2,580 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated communities of Sheppard and Vaudreuil are located in the town.-Geography:...
- City PointCity Point, WisconsinCity Point is a town in Jackson County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 189 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated communities of City Point, Pray, and Spaulding are located in the town.-Geography:...
- ClevelandCleveland, Jackson County, WisconsinCleveland is a town in Jackson County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 438 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 35.9 square miles , all of it land....
- CurranCurran, WisconsinCurran is a town in Jackson County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 366 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 36.2 square miles , all of it land....
- FranklinFranklin, Jackson County, WisconsinFranklin is a town in Jackson County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 325 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated community of Franklin is located in the town.-Geography:...
- Garden ValleyGarden Valley, WisconsinGarden Valley is a town in Jackson County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 406 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 36.2 square miles , all of it land....
- GarfieldGarfield, Jackson County, WisconsinGarfield is a town in Jackson County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 529 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated communities of Levis, Price and Requa are located in the town.-Geography:...
- Hixton (town)Hixton (town), WisconsinHixton is a town in Jackson County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 611 at the 2000 census. The Village of Hixton is located within the town.-Geography:...
- HixtonHixton, WisconsinHixton is a village in Jackson County, Wisconsin, United States, along the Trempealeau River. The population was 446 at the 2000 census. The village is located within the Town of Hixton.-Geography:Hixton is located at ....
- IrvingIrving, WisconsinIrving is a town in Jackson County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 602 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 44.4 square miles , of which, 43.9 square miles of it is land and 0.5 square miles of it is...
- KnappKnapp, Jackson County, WisconsinKnapp is a town in Jackson County, Wisconsin, in the United States. As of the 2000 census, the town population was 275. The unincorporated community of Lapham Junction is located in the town.-Geography:...
- KomenskyKomensky, WisconsinKomensky is a town in Jackson County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 462 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated communities of Hatfield, Waterbury, and Winnebago Mission are located in the town.-Notable people:...
- ManchesterManchester, Jackson County, WisconsinManchester is a town in Jackson County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 680 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated communities of Fall Hall Glen and Shamrock are located in the town.-Geography:...
- Melrose (town)Melrose (town), WisconsinMelrose is a town in Jackson County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 402 at the 2000 census. The Village of Melrose is located within the town.-Geography:...
- MelroseMelrose, WisconsinMelrose is a village in Jackson County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 529 at the 2000 census. The village is located within the Town of Melrose.-Geography:Melrose is located at ....
- MerrillanMerrillan, WisconsinMerrillan is a village in Jackson County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 585 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Merrillan is located at ....
- MillstonMillston, WisconsinMillston is a town in Jackson County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 136 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated community of Speck Oaks is located in the town...
- North BendNorth Bend, WisconsinNorth Bend is a town in Jackson County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 397 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated communities of Buckholz Corners and North Bend are located in the town.-Geography:...
- NorthfieldNorthfield, WisconsinNorthfield is a town in Jackson County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 586 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated communities of Northfield and York are located in the town.-Geography:...
- SpringfieldSpringfield, Jackson County, WisconsinSpringfield is a town in Jackson County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 567 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 36.5 square miles , of which, 36.5 square miles of it is land and 0.04 square miles of...
- TaylorTaylor, WisconsinTaylor is a village in Jackson County, Wisconsin, United States, along the Trempealeau River. The population was 513 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Taylor is located at ....
Unincorporated communities
- Buckholz CornersBuckholz Corners, WisconsinBuckholz Corners is an unincorporated community located in the town of North Bend, Jackson County, Wisconsin, United States....
- City PointCity Point (community), WisconsinCity Point is an unincorporated community located in the town of City Point, Jackson County, Wisconsin, United States. City Point is located on Wisconsin Highway 54 west of Wisconsin Rapids....
- DiscoDisco, WisconsinDisco is an unincorporated community located in the town of Albion, Jackson County, Wisconsin, United States. Disco is west-southwest of Black River Falls....
- FranklinFranklin (community), Jackson County, WisconsinFranklin is an unincorporated community located in the town of Franklin, Jackson County, Wisconsin, United States. Franklin is located on County Highway C east-northeast of Ettrick....
- HatfieldHatfield, WisconsinHatfield is an unincorporated census-designated place in Jackson County, Wisconsin, United States, located in the town of Komensky. As of the 2010 census, its population is 141.-Geography:...
- Lapham JunctionLapham Junction, WisconsinLapham Junction is an unincorporated community located in the town of Knapp, Jackson County, Wisconsin, United States....
- LevisLevis, Jackson County, WisconsinLevis is an unincorporated community located in the town of Garfield, Jackson County, Wisconsin, United States. Levis is located on County Highway B and the South Buffalo River east-southeast of Osseo....
- Millston
- North BendNorth Bend (community), WisconsinNorth Bend is an unincorporated community located in the town of North Bend, Jackson County, Wisconsin, United States. North Bend is located on the Black River and Wisconsin Highway 54 west-southwest of Melrose....
- NorthfieldNorthfield (community), WisconsinNorthfield is an unincorporated community located in the town of Northfield, Jackson County, Wisconsin, United States. Northfield is located at the junction of Interstate 94 and Wisconsin Highway 121 northwest of Hixton....
- PrayPray, WisconsinPray is an unincorporated community located in the town of City Point, Jackson County, Wisconsin, United States....
- PricePrice, Jackson County, WisconsinPrice is an unincorporated community located in the town of Garfield, Jackson County, Wisconsin, United States. Price is located along U.S. Route 10 west-southwest of Fairchild....
- RequaRequa, WisconsinRequa is an unincorporated community located in the town of Garfield, Jackson County, Wisconsin, United States. Requa is located along U.S. Route 10 and the North Buffalo River east of Osseo....
- ShamrockShamrock, WisconsinShamrock is an unincorporated community located in the town of Manchester, Jackson County, Wisconsin, United States. Shamrock is located along Wisconsin Highway 27 south-southeast of Black River Falls....
- SpauldingSpaulding, WisconsinSpaulding is an unincorporated community located in the town of City Point, Jackson County, Wisconsin, United States....
- Speck OaksSpeck Oaks, WisconsinSpeck Oaks is an unincorporated community located in the town of Millston, Jackson County, Wisconsin, United States....
- VaudreuilVaudreuil, WisconsinVaudreuil is an unincorporated community located in the town of Brockway, Jackson County, Wisconsin, United States....
- WaterburyWaterbury, WisconsinWaterbury is an unincorporated community located in the town of Komensky, Jackson County, Wisconsin, United States....
- Winnebago MissionWinnebago Mission, WisconsinWinnebago Mission is an unincorporated community located in the town of Komensky, Jackson County, Wisconsin, United States. Winnebago is northeast of Black River Falls....
- YorkYork, Jackson County, WisconsinYork is an unincorporated community located in the town of Northfield, Jackson County, Wisconsin, United States. York is located along County Highway G east-northeast of Pigeon Falls....
See also
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Jackson County, Wisconsin