Jackson County, Texas
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Jackson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of 2000, the population is 14,391. Its county seat is Edna6. Jackson County is named for Andrew Jackson, President of the United States.
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Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 2,220 km² (857 mi²). 2,148 km² (829 mi²) of it is land and 71 km² (28 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 3.21% water.
Adjacent counties
- Colorado County (north)
- Wharton County (northeast)
- Matagorda County (southeast)
- Calhoun County (south)
- Victoria County (southwest)
- Lavaca County (northwwest)
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there were 14,391 people, 5,336 households, and 3,889 families residing in the county. The population density was 7/km² (17/mi²). There were 6,545 housing units at an average density of 3/km² (8/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 76.49% White, 7.64% Black or African American, 0.39% Native American, 0.39% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 12.65% from other races, and 2.39% from two or more races. 24.68% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 5,336 households out of which 34.70% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.20% were married couples living together, 10.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.10% were non-families. 24.20% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.50% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 3.15.
In the county, the population was spread out with 27.40% under the age of 18, 8.20% from 18 to 24, 26.10% from 25 to 44, 22.30% from 45 to 64, and 15.90% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 96.70 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.40 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $35,254, and the median income for a family was $42,066. Males had a median income of $32,639 versus $19,661 for females. The per capita income for the county was $16,693. 14.70% of the population and 12.20% of families were below the poverty line. 19.10% of those under the age of 18 and 15.60% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.
Cities and towns
External links
- Jackson County government’s website
- Jackson County in Handbook of Texas Online at the University of Texas
