Ohio

Jackson

32,653
2020 population
1820
first census record
21
census records

About Jackson

Jackson, Ohio, first appears in the United States federal census in 1820, when it recorded a population of 3,746. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 32,653.

Its recorded population peaked at 34,248 in 1900, and has since declined by roughly 5 percent.

On the ground today, 4 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Morgan's Raid — Jackson Ohio Skirmish, Skirmish at Jackson, Ohio — Second Action, Morgan's Raid: Jackson Ohio, and 14 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202032,653
201033,225
200032,641
199030,230
198030,592
197027,174
196029,372
195027,767
194027,004
193025,040
192027,342
191030,791
190034,248
189028,408
188023,686
187021,759
186017,941
185012,719
18409,744
18305,941
18203,746
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, Ohio.

Morgan's Raid — Jackson Ohio Skirmish
1863
Skirmish at Jackson, Ohio — Second Action
1863
Morgan's Raid: Jackson Ohio
1863
Raid on Jackson, Ohio
1863

Historic places in Jackson

National Register of Historic Places listings in Jackson, Ohio.

Wells, Harvey, House
Wellston
Leo Petroglyph
Coalton
Morgan Mansion
Wellston
Oak Hill Welsh Congregational Church
Oak Hill
Clutts House
Wellston
Johnson Road Covered Bridge
Petersburg
Buckeye Furnace Covered Bridge
Wellston
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Frequently asked about Jackson

When does Jackson first appear in the US census?
Jackson, Ohio first appears in the federal census in 1820, with a recorded population of 3,746.
What is the population of Jackson?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Jackson had a recorded population of 32,653.
When did Jackson's population peak?
Jackson's recorded population peaked at 34,248 in 1900.
Were any battles fought in Jackson?
4 documented military engagements took place in Jackson, including Morgan's Raid — Jackson Ohio Skirmish, Skirmish at Jackson, Ohio — Second Action, Morgan's Raid: Jackson Ohio.
How many historic places are in Jackson?
14 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Jackson, Ohio.
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