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 196 years ago in 1829.
County Snapshot
Jackson County at a glance
Jackson County currently has 11 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
11
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Arkansas counties
75
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TuckermanPopulation 1,688
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Quick Facts about Jackson County
| Population | 16,636 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Arkansas (United States) |
| Different from | Jackson County, Jackson County, Jackson County, Jackson County, Jackson County, Jackson County, Jackson Parish, Jackson County, Jackson County, Jackson County, Jackson County, Jackson County, Jackson County, Jackson County, Jackson County, Jackson County, Jackson County, Jackson County, Jackson County, Jackson County, Jackson County, Jackson County, Jackson County |
| Area | 1661 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 1.2% |
| Land as percent of area | 98.8% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 35.5992,-91.2146 |
| Named for | Andrew Jackson |
| Capital | Newport |
| Establishment | November 05, 1829 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 21:05:57 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 10 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -8.18% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 72℉ Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
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.
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The largest city of Jackson County is Tuckerman with a population of 1,688. Other cities include, Diaz population 1,208, Swifton population 733, Midway population 400 and Campbell Station population 228. 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 |
Weather
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Official WebsiteDemographics
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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- Jackson County, Oregon county in Oregon, United States with a population of 221,844 people.
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- Jackson County, Mississippi county in Mississippi, United States with a population of 143,802 people.
- Jackson County, Georgia county in Georgia, United States with a population of 76,199 people.
- Jackson County, Illinois county in Illinois, United States with a population of 56,675 people.
- Jackson County, Alabama county in Alabama, United States with a population of 51,582 people.
- Jackson County, Florida county in Florida, United States with a population of 46,085 people.
- Jackson County, Indiana county in Indiana, United States with a population of 44,222 people.
- Jackson County, North Carolina county in North Carolina, United States with a population of 44,033 people.
- Jackson County, Ohio county in Ohio, United States with a population of 32,493 people.
- Jackson County, West Virginia county in West Virginia, United States with a population of 28,453 people.
- Jackson County, Oklahoma county in Oklahoma, United States with a population of 24,305 people.
- Jackson County, Wisconsin county in Wisconsin, United States with a population of 20,630 people.
- Jackson County, Iowa county in Iowa, United States with a population of 19,205 people.
- Jackson County, Texas county in Texas, United States with a population of 14,854 people.
- Jackson County, Kentucky county in Kentucky, United States with a population of 13,340 people.
- Jackson County, Kansas county in Kansas, United States with a population of 13,171 people.
- Jackson County, Tennessee county in Tennessee, United States with a population of 11,864 people.
- Jackson County, Minnesota county in Minnesota, United States with a population of 9,768 people.
- Jackson County, South Dakota county in South Dakota, United States with a population of 3,321 people.
- Jackson County, Colorado county in Colorado, United States with a population of 1,389 people.
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. |