Jackson, IA County is a vibrant community located in the state of Iowa with a population of 19,499 people. The population density of 30 people per square mile is slightly lower than the US average of 93 people per square mile. Local businesses include Prairie City Station for your go-to gas station needs, Rob’s Family Restaurant for breakfast and lunch, and Foxy’s Bar and Grill for dinner and drinks. Year round outdoor activities are abundant in Jackson County with scenic hiking trails at Lake Ahquabi State Park or camping at Van Buren State Park. Other organizations and local sporting events in the area include The Jackson County Historical Society which holds many educational programs about local history, The YMCA which offers sports teams and activities for all ages, as well as various sporting tournaments hosted by the county throughout the year including football games, basketball games, golf tournaments, and more.
The population in Jackson County is 19,499. There are 31 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Jackson County is 44.1, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Jackson County is 2.3, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Jackson County
- 58.5% are married
- 8.6% are divorced
- 29.6% are married with children
- 12.7% have children, but are single
Race in Jackson County
- 95.7% are White
- 0.6% are Black
- 0.5% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.4% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.2% Two or more races
- 0.7% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander