Alabama

Jackson

52,579
2020 population
1820
first census record
21
census records

About Jackson

Jackson, Alabama, first appears in the United States federal census in 1820, when it recorded a population of 8,751. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 52,579.

Its recorded population peaked at 53,926 in 2000, and has since declined by roughly 2 percent.

On the ground today, 11 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Skirmish at Paint Rock AL, Skirmish at Paintsville / Rankin's Ferry AL, Skirmish at Paint Rock Bridge, and 12 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202052,579
201053,227
200053,926
199047,796
198051,407
197039,202
196036,681
195038,998
194041,802
193036,881
192035,864
191032,918
190030,508
189028,026
188025,114
187019,410
186018,283
185014,088
184015,715
183012,700
18208,751
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Jackson

Military engagements that took place in Jackson, Alabama.

Skirmish at Paint Rock AL
1862
Skirmish at Paintsville / Rankin's Ferry AL
1862
Skirmish at Paint Rock Bridge
1862
Skirmish at Woodville, Alabama
1862
Skirmish at Larkinsville, Alabama
1862
Battle of Paint Rock (AL)
1862
Battle of Stevenson (AL)
1863
Skirmish at Stevenson, Alabama
1863
Battle of Bridgeport AL
1863
Skirmish at Bridgeport, Alabama
1863
Skirmish at Larkinsville AL
1863

Historic places in Jackson

National Register of Historic Places listings in Jackson, Alabama.

Brown-Proctor House
Scottsboro
Scottsboro Memphis and Charleston Railroad Depot
Scottsboro
Stevenson Railroad Depot and Hotel
Stevenson
Stevenson Historic District
Stevenson
College Hill Historic District
Scottsboro
Rosecrans, Gen. William, Headquarters
Stevenson
Fort Harker
Stevenson
Skyline Commissary
Scottsboro
Bridgeport Historic District
Bridgeport
Townsend Farmhouse
Hollywood
Russell Cave National Monument
Bridgeport
Public Square Historic District
Scottsboro

Other counties in Alabama

Explore census history and historic records for more Alabama counties.

CoffeeColbertConecuhCoosaCovingtonCrenshawCullmanDaleDallasDeKalbElmoreEscambiaEtowahFayetteFranklinGenevaGreeneHaleHenryHouston
Unlimited access

Everything a full report reveals about Jackson County, Alabama

This page charts the census history of Jackson County, Alabama. A full Aubrey report for an address here pulls together everything the historical record holds about the ground, from the earliest settlement to the twentieth century:

Overview
An interactive map of the location with historic sites, battles and Native heritage plotted, and its full story era by era.
The Land
The historic sites and place names around the location, and how this land was settled and used.
Geology
The bedrock beneath the site, its age and rock type, reaching back millions of years.
LiDAR Terrain
Laser-scanned terrain that reveals earthworks and old features hidden in the landscape.
Conflict & War
The battles, raids and skirmishes fought near here, across every era of American conflict.
The Civil War
The Civil War on this ground, 1861 to 1865: who held it, and the battles, camps and regiments nearby.
The Soldiers
The men who marched from here in the Civil War, named and traced where the record allows.
Native Heritage
The Native nations who held this land, mapped across time from before European contact to today.
Settlement
Who claimed and held this ground, from Indigenous homelands through the colonial powers to the United States.
The Community
How the town grew, who came, and what kind of place it became, traced through the census record.
Rivers & Rail
The rivers, canals and railroads that connected this place between 1830 and 1911.
Notable People
The people born, buried or genuinely tied to this exact place, with their stories.
Historical Maps
Historic maps of the location layered over how it looks today.
Finds & Access
Museum objects tied to the area, and the laws on searching, collecting and access here.
Literature
The old books, county histories and archives that mention this place, quoted with their sources.
Spotlight
A deep dive into the most remarkable, lesser-known history of the place, traced back to the record.
Points of Interest
The most significant historic sites and landmarks near the location, and why they matter.
Timeline
The whole story of the location told era by era, from first peoples to the present day.
First month just $5.99, then $11.99 a month. Unlimited locations, cancel anytime.

Every location is different. Not every section appears for every place, only what the historical record actually holds turns up in a report.

Start your Jackson County, Alabama report
Or see a real report first

Explore Alabama records

Alabamahistory ›NRHP historic sites ›Military engagements ›Notable people from Alabama›

Frequently asked about Jackson

When does Jackson first appear in the US census?
Jackson, Alabama first appears in the federal census in 1820, with a recorded population of 8,751.
What is the population of Jackson?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Jackson had a recorded population of 52,579.
When did Jackson's population peak?
Jackson's recorded population peaked at 53,926 in 2000.
Were any battles fought in Jackson?
11 documented military engagements took place in Jackson, including Skirmish at Paint Rock AL, Skirmish at Paintsville / Rankin's Ferry AL, Skirmish at Paint Rock Bridge.
How many historic places are in Jackson?
12 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Jackson, Alabama.
Aubrey Research

Research the history of any US location

Aubrey searches federal archives, archaeological records, historic registers, and primary sources to build a full historical report for any address or place in the United States.

Research your locationView a free sample report