Jackson, Alabama

Jackson, Alabama

Infobox Settlement
official_name = Jackson, Alabama
settlement_type = City


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map_caption = Location in Clarke County and the state of Alabama


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subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_type2 = County
subdivision_name = United States
subdivision_name1 = Alabama
subdivision_name2 = Clarke
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area_total_km2 = 39.3
area_total_sq_mi = 15.2
area_land_km2 = 39.1
area_land_sq_mi = 15.1
area_water_km2 = 0.2
area_water_sq_mi = 0.1
elevation_ft = 236
elevation_m = 72
population_as_of = 2000
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population_total = 5419
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population_density_km2 = 137.9
population_density_sq_mi = 356.5
timezone = Central (CST)
utc_offset = -6
latd = 31 |latm = 31 |lats = 18 |latNS = N
longd = 87 |longm = 53 |longs = 28 |longEW = W
timezone_DST = CDT
utc_offset_DST = -5
postal_code_type = ZIP codes
postal_code = 36501, 36515, 36545
area_code = 251
blank_name = FIPS code
blank_info = 01-38152
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Jackson is a city in Clarke County, Alabama, United States. At the 2001 census the population was 5,419.

Geography

Jackson is located at 31°31'18.066" North, 87°53'28.007" West (31.521685, -87.891113)GR|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.

Demographics

As of the censusGR|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.

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.

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.

History

Jackson was founded in 1816 and is named after President Andrew Jackson. Former names for the city include Pine Level and Republicville.

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.

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. [cite web|title=Clarke County, Alabama Industry|url=http://www.clarkecountyal.com/industry_2.htm]

Education

*Joe M. Gillmore Elementary
*Jackson Intermediate
*Jackson High School
* [http://www.jacksonacademy.net Jackson Academy]
*Alabama Southern Community College

References

External links

* [http://www.southalabamian.com/ The South Alabamian] - local newspaper covering Jackson and surrounding area


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