Jackson County, Arkansas

Jackson County: County in Arkansas, United States

About

Jackson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 17,997 and a population density of 11 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 16,636 inhabitants. Its county seat is Newport. The county was created 195 years ago in 1829.

Jackson County locator map
Location of Jackson County on Arkansas map.

Quick Facts about Jackson County

Population : 16,636 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Arkansas (United States)
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Area : 1661 km2
Water as percent of area : 1.2%
Land as percent of area : 98.8%
Named for : Andrew Jackson
Capital : Newport
Establishment : November 11, 1829
Time Zone : America/Chicago
Local time : 12:08:20 (21st December 2024)
Density : 10 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -8.18% (2010-2020)
Jackson County Courthouse Newport AR image
Jackson County Courthouse Newport AR
Jackson County Courthouse Newport AR image

Geography

Jackson County is located at 35°35'57"N 91°12'52"W (35.5992300, -91.2145700). It has 7 neighbors: Craighead County, Cross County, Independence County, Lawrence County, Poinsett County, White County and Woodruff County.

Jackson County map

The largest city of Jackson County is Tuckerman with a population of 1,688. Other cities include, Diaz population 1,208, Swifton population 733, Campbell Station population 228 and Jacksonport population 199. See all Jackson County cities & populated places.

Jackson County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Jackson County.

City Name Population Title
Tuckerman 1,688 City in Arkansas, USA
Diaz 1,208 City in Arkansas, USA
Swifton 733 City in Arkansas, USA
Midway 400 Town in Hot Spring County, Arkansas, United States
Grubbs 353 Township in Jackson County, Arkansas
Campbell Station 228 Human settlement in Jackson County, Arkansas, United States of America
Jacksonport 199 City in Jackson County, Arkansas, United States of America
Tupelo 168 Human settlement in Jackson County, Arkansas, United States of America
Beedeville 97 Human settlement in Jackson County, Arkansas, United States of America
Amagon 90 Human settlement in Jackson County, Arkansas, United States of America
Weldon 68 Human settlement in Jackson County, Arkansas, United States of America

Jackson County has 7 neighbours.

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Jackson County decreased by 8.18% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 17,997 - census
2011 17,887 -0.61% estimation process
2012 17,680 -1.17% estimation process
2013 17,729 0.28% estimation process
2014 17,591 -0.78% estimation process
2015 17,365 -1.3% estimation process
2016 17,282 -0.48% estimation process
2017 17,017 -1.56% estimation process
2018 16,753 -1.58% estimation process
2019 16,719 -0.2% estimation process
2019 16,719 0% estimation process
2020 16,636 -0.5% estimation process

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Other places with the same name (23)

Arkansas Other Counties (more counties)

County Name Population Title
Pulaski County 392,980 County in Arkansas, United States
Benton County 288,774 County in Arkansas, United States
Washington County 243,216 County in Arkansas, United States
Little Rock 197,866 The capital of Arkansas.
Sebastian County 127,590 County in Arkansas, United States
Faulkner County 126,919 County in Arkansas, United States
Saline County 123,968 County in Arkansas, United States
Craighead County 112,245 County in Arkansas, United States
Garland County 99,789 County in Arkansas, United States
Fayetteville 89,576 The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.
Fort Smith 87,764 The second most populous city in Sebastian County, Arkansas.
Springdale 81,115 The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.
Jonesboro 79,859 The most populous city in Craighead County, Arkansas.
White County 78,729 County in Arkansas, United States
Lonoke County 73,921 County in Arkansas, United States
Rogers 70,522 The fourth most populous city in Arkansas.