Arkansas

Jackson

16,755
2020 population
1830
first census record
20
census records

About Jackson

Jackson, Arkansas, first appears in the United States federal census in 1830, when it recorded a population of 333. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 16,755.

Its recorded population peaked at 27,943 in 1930, and has since declined by roughly 40 percent.

On the ground today, 5 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them White River Expedition, Skirmish at Jacksonport (Jackson County), Engagement at Jacksonport (1863 — Union base operations), and 15 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202016,755
201017,997
200018,418
199018,944
198021,646
197020,452
196022,843
195025,912
194026,427
193027,943
192025,446
191023,501
190018,383
189015,179
188010,877
18707,268
186010,493
18503,086
18401,540
1830333
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, Arkansas.

White River Expedition
1862
Skirmish at Jacksonport (Jackson County)
1862
Engagement at Jacksonport (1863 — Union base operations)
1863
Skirmish at Newport (Jackson County)
1863
Skirmish at Jacksonport (1864 — Confederate cavalry attack)
1864

Historic places in Jackson

National Register of Historic Places listings in Jackson, Arkansas.

Missouri-Pacific Depot-Newport
Newport
Jackson County Courthouse
Newport
Empie-Van Dyke House
Newport
Jacksonport State Park
Jacksonport
Weldon Gin Company Historic District
Weldon
Tuckerman Water Tower
Tuckerman
Erwin Auxiliary Army Airfield
Newport
Gregg House
Newport
Arkansas Bank & Trust Company
Newport
Newport Bridge
Newport
New Home School Building
Swifton
Newport American Legion Community Hut
Newport
Jackson Guards Memorial
Jacksonport
First Presbyterian Church
Newport
Newport Junior & Senior High School
Newport

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Frequently asked about Jackson

When does Jackson first appear in the US census?
Jackson, Arkansas first appears in the federal census in 1830, with a recorded population of 333.
What is the population of Jackson?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Jackson had a recorded population of 16,755.
When did Jackson's population peak?
Jackson's recorded population peaked at 27,943 in 1930.
Were any battles fought in Jackson?
5 documented military engagements took place in Jackson, including White River Expedition, Skirmish at Jacksonport (Jackson County), Engagement at Jacksonport (1863 — Union base operations).
How many historic places are in Jackson?
15 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Jackson, Arkansas.
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