Jackson, Kentucky

Jackson: City in Breathitt County, Kentucky, United States

About

Jackson is a city located in the county of Breathitt in the U.S. state of Kentucky. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,231 and a population density of 322 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,917 inhabitants.

The city was created 185 years ago in 1838.

Jackson locator map
Location of Jackson on Kentucky map.

Quick Facts about Jackson

Population : 1,917 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Kentucky (United States)
County : Breathitt County
Different from : Jackson County
Postal code : 41339
Phone Area Codes : 606
Area : 6.92 km2
Altitude : 774 feet / 236 meters
Capital city : Jackson is capital of Breathitt County
Establishment : January 01, 1839 (185 years ago)
Time Zone : America/New_York
Local time : 15:55:37 (30th October 2024)
Density : 277 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -16.38% (2010-2020)
Breathitt County Kentucky Courthouse image
Breathitt County Kentucky Courthouse
Breathitt County Kentucky Courthouse image

Geography

Jackson is located at 37°33'11"N 83°23'1"W (37.5531500, -83.3835100).

Jackson map

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Jackson decreased by 16.38% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 2,231 - census
2011 2,169 -2.86% estimation process
2012 2,137 -1.5% estimation process
2013 2,117 -0.94% estimation process
2014 2,087 -1.44% estimation process
2015 2,082 -0.24% estimation process
2016 2,047 -1.71% estimation process
2017 2,000 -2.35% estimation process
2018 1,970 -1.52% estimation process
2019 1,939 -1.6% estimation process
2020 1,917 -1.15% estimation process

Jackson zip code is 41339. County name: Breathitt, County fips: 21025

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People born in Jackson (6)

People born in Jackson, including Major League Baseball outfielder Denver Grigsby, screenwriter Jeffrey Reddick, judge Mary C. Noble, .

List

  • Willie Sandlin (United States Army Medal of Honor recipient) he was born in 01/01/1890
  • Joseph Strong (American baseball player) he was born in 04/08/1902
  • Sturgill Simpson (American singer) he was born in 08/06/1978

Schools in Jackson

College & universities near Jackson, KY

Code Name City ZIP
157030 Kentucky Mountain Bible College Jackson (KY) 41339

Post offices near Jackson

Post Office Name City ZIP
Jackson Post Office Jackson (KY) 41339

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  • Jackson , Mississippi The capital and most populous city of Mississippi. It is located on the Pearl River in western Mississippi. Jackson is known for its many civil rights landmarks, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Mississippi State Capitol and the Museum of Mississippi History. with a population of 157,821 people.
  • Jackson , Tennessee The most populous city in Madison County, Tennessee. It is located on the Tennessee River in western Tennessee. Jackson is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Jackson-Madison County Library and the Jackson Symphony Orchestra. with a population of 67,402 people.
  • Jackson , New Jersey unincorporated community in Waterford Township, Camden County, New Jersey with a population of 58,371 people.
  • Jackson , Michigan city in Jackson County, Minnesota, United States with a population of 32,374 people.
  • Jackson , Illinois county in Illinois, United States with a population of 18,488 people.
  • Jackson , Missouri city in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, United States with a population of 14,699 people.
  • Jackson , Wyoming town in the Jackson Hole valley of Teton County, Wyoming, United States with a population of 10,572 people.
  • Jackson , Pennsylvania Township in northwestern Columbia County, Pennsylvania with a population of 8,379 people.
  • Jackson , Georgia county seat of Butts County, Georgia, United States with a population of 5,332 people.
  • Jackson , California county seat of Amador County, California with a population of 4,973 people.
  • Jackson , Alabama city in Clarke County, Alabama, United States with a population of 4,582 people.
  • Jackson , Wisconsin village in Washington County, Wisconsin with a population of 4,547 people.
  • Jackson , Louisiana town in East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana with a population of 3,707 people.
  • Jackson , South Carolina town in Aiken County, South Carolina with a population of 1,815 people.
  • Jackson , South Carolina town in Aiken County, South Carolina with a population of 1,762 people.
  • Jackson , Minnesota city in Jackson County, Minnesota, United States with a population of 1,619 people.
  • Jackson , New Hampshire town in New Hampshire with a population of 866 people.
  • Jackson , Maine town in Waldo County, Maine with a population of 588 people.
  • Jackson , Ohio city in Jackson County, Minnesota, United States with a population of 466 people.
  • Jackson , North Carolina town in North Carolina with a population of 452 people.
  • Jackson , Indiana human settlement in United States of America with a population of 350 people.
  • Jackson , Nebraska village in Dakota County, Nebraska, United States with a population of 199 people.

Distance to Other Cities

Jackson distances to largest Kentucky cities