Jackson, Alabama
Location in Clarke County and the state of Alabama
Coordinates: 31°31′18″N 87°53′28″W / 31.52167, -87.89111
Country	United States
State	Alabama
County	Clarke
Area
- Total	15.2 sq mi (39.3 km²)
- Land	15.1 sq mi (39.1 km²)
- Water	0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Elevation	236 ft (72 m)
Population (2000)
- Total	5,419
- Density	356.5/sq mi (137.9/km²)
Time zone	Central (CST) (UTC-6)
- Summer (DST)	CDT (UTC-5)
ZIP codes	36501, 36515, 36545
Area code(s)	251
FIPS code	01-38152
GNIS feature ID	0151874

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Geography

Jackson is located at 31°31'18.066" North, 87°53'28.007" West (31.521685, -87.891113)^[1].

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 15.2 square miles (39.3 km²), of which, 15.1 square miles (39.1 km²) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.2 km²) (0.53%) is water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ...

Demographics

As of the census^[2] of 2000, there were 5,419 people, 2,094 households, and 1,507 families residing in the city. The population density was 358.7 people per square mile (138.5/km²). There were 2,341 housing units at an average density of 155.0/sq mi (59.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 60.42% White, 38.49% Black or African American, 0.26% Native American, 0.37% Asian, 0.20% from other races, and 0.26% from two or more races. 0.65% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. Image:1870 census Lindauer Weber 01. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ...

There were 2,094 households out of which 34.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.5% were married couples living together, 15.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.0% were non-families. 26.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.08. Matrimony redirects here. ...

In the city the population was spread out with 26.6% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 15.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 85.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $34,806, and the median income for a family was $45,516. Males had a median income of $43,558 versus $21,125 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,346. About 15.3% of families and 21.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 27.9% of those under age 18 and 20.1% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

History

Jackson was founded in 1816 and is named after President Andrew Jackson. Former names for the city include Pine Level and Republicville. For other uses, see Andrew Jackson (disambiguation). ...

During the Civil War, a Confederate fort was established on the banks of the Tombigbee River. The fort was named Fort Carney and was positioned on Carney's Bluff just south of Jackson. The cannon that was on the bluff now sits in front of City Hall. Combatants United States of America (Union) Confederate States of America (Confederacy) Commanders Abraham Lincoln, Ulysses S. Grant Jefferson Davis, Robert E. Lee Strength 2,200,000 1,064,000 Casualties 110,000 killed in action, 360,000 total dead, 275,200 wounded 93,000 killed in action, 258,000 total... Motto Deo Vindice (Latin: Under God, Our Vindicator) Anthem (none official) God Save the South (unofficial) The Bonnie Blue Flag (unofficial) Dixie (unofficial) Capital Montgomery, Alabama (until May 29, 1861) Richmond, Virginia (May 29, 1861–April 2, 1865) Danville, Virginia (from April 3, 1865) Language(s) English (de facto) Government... The Tombigbee River is a tributary of the Mobile River, approximately 400 mi (644 long), in the U.S. states of Mississippi and Alabama. ...

Economy

The economy of Jackson is driven chiefly by the timber industry. Boise Cascade has a large paper mill that is the largest employer located in the city. Also the city has a New Era Cap Company factory that produces caps for many sports teams and consumers throughout the world.^[3] Boise Cascade LLC, which uses the trade name Boise, is an American pulp and paper company, ranked as the thirteenth biggest pulp and paper company in the world. ... The New Era Cap Company, based in Buffalo, is the largest sports-licensed headwear company in the United States. ...

Education

• Joe M. Gillmore Elementary
• Jackson Intermediate
• Jackson High School
• Jackson Academy
• Alabama Southern Community College

References

1. ^ US Gazetteer files: 2000 and 1990. United States Census Bureau (2005-05-03). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
2. ^ American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
3. ^ Clarke County, Alabama Industry.

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External links

• The South Alabamian - local newspaper covering Jackson and surrounding area

• Jackson, Alabama is at coordinates 31°31′18″N 87°53′28″W / 31.521685, -87.891113 (Jackson, Alabama)Coordinates: 31°31′18″N 87°53′28″W / 31.521685, -87.891113 (Jackson, Alabama)

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County seat: Grove Hill
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