Jackson County, Florida

Jackson County: county in Florida, United States

About

Jackson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. As of the 2010 census, the population was 49,746 and a population density of 20 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 46,085 inhabitants. Its county seat is Marianna. The county was created 203 years ago in 1822.

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

County Snapshot

Jackson County at a glance

Jackson County currently has 10 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.

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10

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Quick Facts about Jackson County

Population 46,085 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Florida (United States)
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Area 2472 km2
Water as percent of area 3.9%
Land as percent of area 96.1%
Latitude & Longitude 30.7954,-85.2155
Named for Andrew Jackson
Capital Marianna
Establishment August 12, 1822
Time Zone America/Chicago
Local time 16:17:57 (18th April 2026)
Density 19 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth -7.94% (2010-2020)
Weather 87℉ Widespread Fog then Mostly Sunny 7-days weather
Jackson County Courthouse  Marianna Florida image
Jackson County Courthouse Marianna Florida image

Geography

Jackson County is located at 30°47'43"N 85°12'56"W (30.7953900, -85.2154600). It has 9 neighbors: Geneva County, Houston County, Bay County, Calhoun County, Gadsden County, Holmes County, Liberty County, Washington County and Seminole County.

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The largest city of Jackson County is Marianna with a population of 5,712. Other cities include, Graceville population 2,106, Malone population 2,082, Sneads population 1,754 and Cottondale population 884. See all Jackson County cities & populated places.

Jackson County Populated Places

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

City Name Population Title
Marianna 5,712 Human settlement in Jackson County, Florida, United States of America
Graceville 2,106 City in Jackson County, Florida, United States
Malone 2,082 Town in Jackson County, Florida, United States
Sneads 1,754 City in Jackson County, Florida, United States of America
Cottondale 884 Town in Florida, United States
Grand Ridge 872 Human settlement in Jackson County, Florida, United States of America
Greenwood 651 Town in Jackson County, Florida in the United States
Alford 464 Town in Jackson County, Florida, United States
Campbellton 217 Human settlement in Jackson County, Florida, United States of America
Bascom 109 Town of the United States

Weather

87°F
Widespread Fog then Mostly Sunny
0 to 15 mph SSW Saturday

Widespread fog before 9am. Mostly sunny. High near 87, with temperatures falling to around 84 in the afternoon. South southwest wind 0 to 15 mph.

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Official website of Jackson County

Official Website
  • Marianna

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Jackson County decreased by 7.94% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 49,746 - census
2011 49,197 -1.12% estimation process
2012 49,109 -0.18% estimation process
2013 48,880 -0.47% estimation process
2014 48,730 -0.31% estimation process
2015 48,609 -0.25% estimation process
2016 48,299 -0.64% estimation process
2017 48,289 -0.02% estimation process
2018 48,112 -0.37% estimation process
2019 46,414 -3.66% estimation process
2020 46,085 -0.71% estimation process
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People born in Jackson County (2)

People born in Jackson County, including politician James Glisson, politician George Gainer, .

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