Jackson County, Minnesota

Jackson County: County in Minnesota, United States

About

Jackson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of the 2010 census, the population was 10,266 and a population density of 6 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 9,768 inhabitants. Its county seat is Jackson. The county was created 166 years ago in 1857.

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

Quick Facts about Jackson County

Population : 9,768 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Minnesota (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 County, Jackson County, Jackson Parish, Jackson County, Jackson County, Jackson County, Jackson County, Jackson County, Jackson County, Jackson County, Jackson County
Area : 1863 km2
Water as percent of area : 2.3%
Land as percent of area : 97.7%
Named for : Henry Jackson
Capital : Jackson
Establishment : May 05, 1857
Time Zone : America/Chicago
Local time : 13:29:27 (28th March 2024)
Density : 5 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -5.1% (2010-2020)
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CourthouseJacksonCountyMinnesota2007
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Geography

Jackson County is located at 43°40'27"N 95°9'15"W (43.6741700, -95.1541100). It has 3 neighbors: Dickinson County, Osceola County and Cottonwood County.

Jackson County map

The largest city of Jackson County is Jackson with a population of 1,619. Other cities include, Lakefield population 1,602, Bergen population 940, Petersburg population 222 and Rost population 204. See all Jackson County cities & populated places.

Jackson County Populated Places

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

City Name Population Title
Jackson 1,619 City in Jackson County, Minnesota, United States
Lakefield 1,602 City in Jackson County, Minnesota, United States
Bergen 940 City in United States of America
Heron Lake 301 Township in Jackson County, Minnesota
Petersburg 222 City in United States of America
Rost 204 City in United States of America
Okabena 195 City in Jackson County, Minnesota, United States of America
Sioux Valley 185 Township in Jackson County, Minnesota
Alpha 119 City in Jackson County, Minnesota, United States
Wilder 56 Human settlement in Jackson County, Minnesota, United States of America

Jackson County has 3 neighbours.

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Jackson County decreased by 5.1% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 10,266 - census
2011 10,195 -0.7% estimation process
2012 10,308 1.1% estimation process
2013 10,281 -0.26% estimation process
2014 10,272 -0.09% estimation process
2015 10,096 -1.74% estimation process
2016 9,968 -1.28% estimation process
2017 9,965 -0.03% estimation process
2018 9,895 -0.71% estimation process
2019 9,846 -0.5% estimation process
2020 9,768 -0.8% estimation process

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People born in Jackson County (1)

politician from the United States Ray Welker was born in Jackson County

Other places with the same name (23)

Minnesota Other Counties (more counties)

County Name Population Title
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Minneapolis 433,111 The largest city in Minnesota, Minneapolis is a major center for business, finance, and culture.
Dakota County 431,807 County in Minnesota, United States
Anoka County 359,921 County in Minnesota, United States
Saint Paul 306,717 The second most populous city in Minnesota and the center of the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area.
Washington County 265,476 County in Minnesota, United States
Saint Louis County 198,538 County in Minnesota, United States
Stearns County 162,038 County in Minnesota, United States
Olmsted County 159,298 County in Minnesota, United States
Scott County 150,689 County in Minnesota, United States
Wright County 140,249 County in Minnesota, United States
Carver County 106,565 County in Minnesota, United States
Sherburne County 98,811 County in Minnesota, United States
Bloomington 84,583 The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
Plymouth 79,635 The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.