Jackson County, West Virginia
Jackson County: County in West Virginia, United States
About
Jackson County is a county located in the U.S. state of West Virginia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 29,211 and a population density of 24 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 28,453 inhabitants. Its county seat is Ripley. The county was created 193 years ago in 1831.
Quick Facts about Jackson County
| Population : | 28,453 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | West Virginia (United States) |
| Different from : | Jackson County, Jackson County, Jackson County, Jackson Parish, Jackson County, Jackson County, Jackson County, Jackson County, Jackson County, Jackson County, Jackson County, Jackson County, Jackson County, Jackson County, Jackson County, Jackson County, Jackson County, Jackson County, Jackson County, Jackson County, Jackson County, Jackson County, Jackson County |
| Area : | 1206 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 1.5% |
| Land as percent of area : | 98.5% |
| Named for : | Andrew Jackson |
| Capital : | Ripley |
| Establishment : | March 03, 1831 |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 19:41:08 (9th November 2024) |
| Density : | 24 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -2.66% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Jackson County is located at 38°50'4"N 81°40'29"W (38.8344700, -81.6747900). It has 7 neighbors: Meigs County, Roane County, Kanawha County, Mason County, Putnam County, Wirt County and Wood County.
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The largest city of Jackson County is Ravenswood with a population of 3,616. Other cities include and Flatwoods population 258. See all Jackson County cities & populated places.
Jackson County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Jackson County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Ravenswood | 3,616 | City in West Virginia |
| Ripley | 3,139 | Town in West Virginia |
| Flatwoods | 258 | Unincorporated community in Jackson County, West Virginia |
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Official website of Jackson County
Jackson County has 7 neighbours.
- Meigs County county in Ohio, United States of America
- Roane County county in West Virginia, United States
- Kanawha County county in West Virginia, United States
- Mason County county in West Virginia, United States
- Putnam County county in West Virginia, United States
- Wirt County county in West Virginia, United States
- Wood County county in West Virginia, United States
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Jackson County decreased by 2.66% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 29,211 | - | census |
| 2011 | 29,321 | 0.38% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 29,283 | -0.13% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 29,193 | -0.31% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 29,134 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 29,170 | 0.12% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 29,188 | 0.06% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 28,908 | -0.97% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 28,695 | -0.74% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 28,576 | -0.42% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 28,453 | -0.43% | estimation process |
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People born in Jackson County (2)
People born in Jackson County, including politician George W. Hall, Callie Leach French, .
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- Jackson County , Indiana county in Indiana, United States with a population of 44,222 people.
- Jackson County , North Carolina county in North Carolina, United States with a population of 44,033 people.
- Jackson County , Ohio county in Ohio, United States with a population of 32,493 people.
- Jackson County , Oklahoma county in Oklahoma, United States with a population of 24,305 people.
- Jackson County , Wisconsin county in Wisconsin, United States with a population of 20,630 people.
- Jackson County , Iowa county in Iowa, United States with a population of 19,205 people.
- Jackson County , Arkansas county in Arkansas, United States with a population of 16,636 people.
- Jackson County , Texas county in Texas, United States with a population of 14,854 people.
- Jackson County , Kentucky county in Kentucky, United States with a population of 13,340 people.
- Jackson County , Kansas county in Kansas, United States with a population of 13,171 people.
- Jackson County , Tennessee county in Tennessee, United States with a population of 11,864 people.
- Jackson County , Minnesota county in Minnesota, United States with a population of 9,768 people.
- Jackson County , South Dakota county in South Dakota, United States with a population of 3,321 people.
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West Virginia Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Kanawha County | 176,253 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Berkeley County | 122,125 | County in West Virginia, United States of America |
| Monongalia County | 106,819 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Cabell County | 91,589 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Wood County | 82,938 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Raleigh County | 72,920 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Harrison County | 66,870 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Mercer County | 58,258 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Jefferson County | 57,486 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Putnam County | 56,428 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Marion County | 55,962 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Charleston | 45,879 | The capital of West Virginia. |
| Huntington | 44,934 | The second-most populous city in West Virginia. |
| Fayette County | 42,062 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Ohio County | 41,182 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Wayne County | 39,054 | County in West Virginia, United States |
