Jackson, Breathitt County, 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 184 years ago in 1838.
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 (184 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 23:41:59 (27th May 2023) |
| Density : | 277 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -16.38% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Jackson is located at 37°33'11"N 83°23'1"W (37.5531500, -83.3835100).
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- Official Website
Official website of Jackson
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 |
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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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Distance to Other Cities
Jackson distances to largest Kentucky cities
