Indiana

Jackson

46,428
2020 population
1820
first census record
21
census records

About Jackson

Jackson, Indiana, first appears in the United States federal census in 1820, when it recorded a population of 4,010. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 46,428.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 2020.

On the ground today, 3 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Skirmish at Pigeon Roost IN, Pigeon Roost Massacre Indiana 1812, Morgan's Indiana-Ohio Raid – Vienna, Indiana, and 21 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202046,428
201042,376
200041,335
199037,730
198036,523
197033,187
196030,556
195028,237
194026,612
193023,731
192024,228
191024,727
190026,633
189024,139
188023,050
187018,974
186016,286
185011,047
18408,961
18304,870
18204,010
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, Indiana.

Skirmish at Pigeon Roost IN
1812
Pigeon Roost Massacre Indiana 1812
1812
Morgan's Indiana-Ohio Raid – Vienna, Indiana
1863

Historic places in Jackson

National Register of Historic Places listings in Jackson, Indiana.

Jackson County Courthouse
Brownstown
Wheeler, Frank, Hotel
Freetown
Beatty-Trimpe Farm
Seymour
Carr High School
Medora
Medora Covered Bridge
Medora
Southern Indiana Railroad Freighthouse
Seymour
Shields' Mill Covered Bridge
Brownstown
Seymour Commercial Historic District
Seymour
Browse all Indianahistoric sites ›

Other counties in Indiana

Explore census history and historic records for more Indiana counties.

ClarkClayClintonCrawfordDaviessDearbornDecaturDeKalbDelawareDuboisElkhartFayetteFloydFountainFranklinFultonGibsonGrantGreeneHamilton
Unlimited access

Everything a full report reveals about Jackson County, Indiana

This page charts the census history of Jackson County, Indiana. 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, Indiana report
Or see a real report first

Explore Indiana records

Indianahistory ›NRHP historic sites ›Notable people from Indiana›

Frequently asked about Jackson

When does Jackson first appear in the US census?
Jackson, Indiana first appears in the federal census in 1820, with a recorded population of 4,010.
What is the population of Jackson?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Jackson had a recorded population of 46,428.
Were any battles fought in Jackson?
3 documented military engagements took place in Jackson, including Skirmish at Pigeon Roost IN, Pigeon Roost Massacre Indiana 1812, Morgan's Indiana-Ohio Raid – Vienna, Indiana.
How many historic places are in Jackson?
21 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Jackson, Indiana.
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