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Jackson County is a county located in the state of Wisconsin. As of 2000, the population is 19,100. Its county seat is Black River Falls6. Jump to: navigation, search Image File history File links Map_of_Wisconsin_highlighting_Jackson_County. ... Originally, in continental Europe, a county was the land under the jurisdiction of a count. ... Jump to: navigation, search A U.S. state is any one of the fifty states (four of which officially favor the term commonwealth) which, together with the District of Columbia and Palmyra Atoll (an uninhabited incorporated unorganized territory), form the United States of America. ... State nickname: Badger State State motto: Forward Other U.S. States Capital Madison Largest city Milwaukee Governor Jim Doyle (D) Senators Herb Kohl (D) Russ Feingold (D) Official languages None Area 169,790 km² (23rd)  - Land 140,787 km²  - Water 28,006 km² (17%) Population (2000)  - Population 5,453,896... Jump to: navigation, search This article is about the year 2000. ... A county seat is an administrative centre for a county. ... Jump to: navigation, search Black River Falls is a city located in Jackson County, Wisconsin. ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of Wikipedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ...


Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 2,590 km² (1,000 mi²). 2,557 km² (987 mi²) of it is land and 33 km² (13 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 1.28% water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... A square mile is the area equal to a square with sides each 1 mile long. ...


Demographics

As of the census2 of 2000, there are 19,100 people, 7,070 households, and 4,835 families residing in the county. The population density is 7/km² (19/mi²). There are 8,029 housing units at an average density of 3/km² (8/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 89.58% White, 2.27% Black or African American, 6.16% Native American, 0.16% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 1.01% from other races, and 0.79% from two or more races. 1.87% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. Jump to: navigation, search A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of Wikipedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... Jump to: navigation, search This article is about the year 2000. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...


There are 7,070 households out of which 31.00% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.40% are married couples living together, 8.60% have a female householder with no husband present, and 31.60% are non-families. 26.20% of all households are made up of individuals and 11.80% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.49 and the average family size is 3.00. Jump to: navigation, search Marriage is a legal, social, and religious relationship between individuals which has formed the foundation of the family for most societies. ...


In the county, the population is spread out with 24.10% under the age of 18, 8.80% from 18 to 24, 29.40% from 25 to 44, 22.80% from 45 to 64, and 14.90% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 38 years. For every 100 females there are 114.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 116.30 males.


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Jackson County, Wisconsin: attractions, historic sites, parks, nature centers, festivals, museums (2225 words)
Located in West-Central Wisconsin, Jackson County is the ancestral home of the Ho-Chunk Indian Nation and the "Whitetail Deer Capitol of Wisconsin." A land of forested highlands, majestic mounds, pastoral valleys, rushing rivers, placid streams, crystal clear lakes and country charm, Jackson County offers four-season outdoor adventure and relaxation for the entire family.
Jackson County's unspoiled lakes, beaches and flowages are ideal for a variety of popular water activities including water skiing, jet skiing, power and pontoon boating, swimming, canoeing, kayaking, and scuba diving in the state's deepest inland lake.
Jackson County also boasts two quality golf courses open to the public and an indoor recreation center with a large swimming pool, hot tub, sauna, racket ball courts, walking track and weight room, open to the public year-round.
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