Jackson County, Iowa

Jackson County: County in Iowa, United States

About

Jackson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2010 census, the population was 19,848 and a population density of 12 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 19,205 inhabitants. Its county seat is Maquoketa. The county was created 187 years ago in 1836.

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

Quick Facts about Jackson County

Population : 19,205 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Iowa (United States)
Different from : 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 Parish, Jackson County, Jackson County, Jackson County, Jackson County, Jackson County, Jackson County, Jackson County, Jackson County, Jackson County, Jackson County
Area : 1683 km2
Water as percent of area : 10.63%
Land as percent of area : 89.37%
Named for : Andrew Jackson
Capital : Maquoketa
Establishment : January 01, 1837
Time Zone : America/Chicago
Local time : 09:37:15 (8th December 2024)
Density : 11 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -3.35% (2010-2020)
Jackson County Courthouse - Maquoketa  Iowa image
Jackson County Courthouse - Maquoketa Iowa
Jackson County Courthouse - Maquoketa  Iowa image

Geography

Jackson County is located at 42°10'18"N 90°34'27"W (42.1717400, -90.5742300). It has 3 neighbors: Clinton County, Dubuque County and Carroll County.

Jackson County map

The largest city of Jackson County is Maquoketa with a population of 5,924. Other cities include, Bridgeport population 2,728, Bellevue population 2,185, Preston population 941 and Sabula population 545. See all Jackson County cities & populated places.

Jackson County Populated Places

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

City Name Population Title
Maquoketa 5,924 City in Iowa, USA
Bridgeport 2,728 City in Jackson County, Alabama, United States
Bellevue 2,185 City in Jackson County, Iowa, United States
Preston 941 City in Jackson County, Iowa, United States
Sabula 545 Human settlement in Jackson County, Iowa, United States of America
Miles 430 City in Jackson County, Iowa, United States
Andrew 401 City in Iowa, United States
La Motte 250 City in Jackson County, Iowa, United States
Monmouth 154 City in Jackson County, Iowa, United States
Springbrook 140 City in Jackson County, Iowa, United States of America
Saint Donatus 127 City in Iowa, USA
Baldwin 107 City in Jackson County, Iowa, USA
Spragueville 78 City in Iowa, United States

Jackson County has 3 neighbours.

  • Maquoketa

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Jackson County decreased by 3.35% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 19,848 - census
2011 19,734 -0.58% estimation process
2012 19,685 -0.25% estimation process
2013 19,517 -0.86% estimation process
2014 19,431 -0.44% estimation process
2015 19,366 -0.34% estimation process
2016 19,393 0.14% estimation process
2017 19,382 -0.06% estimation process
2018 19,427 0.23% estimation process
2019 19,439 0.06% estimation process
2020 19,205 -1.22% estimation process

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People born in Jackson County (1)

American filmmaker Hilary Harris was born in Jackson County

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