Jackson County, Texas

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 857 sqmi, of which 829 sqmi is land and 27 sqmi (3.2%) is water.

Major highways

• [[Image:US 59.svg|20px]] U.S. Highway 59
  • [[Image:I-69 (TX).svg|20px]] Interstate 69 is currently under construction and will follow the current route of U.S. 59 in most places.
• [[Image:Texas 35.svg|20px]] State Highway 35
• [[Image:Texas 111.svg|20px]] State Highway 111
• [[Image:Texas 172.svg|20px]] State Highway 172
• [[Image:Texas FM 234.svg|20px]] Farm to Market Road 234
• [[Image:Texas FM 616.svg|20px]] Farm to Market Road 616
• [[Image:Texas FM 1862.svg|20px]] Farm to Market Road 1862

Adjacent counties

• Colorado County (north)
• Wharton County (northeast)
• Matagorda County (southeast)
• Calhoun County (south)
• Victoria County (southwest)
• Lavaca County (northwest)

Demographics

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Racial and ethnic composition

2020 census

As of the 2020 census, the county had a population of 14,988. The median age was 40.0 years. 24.3% of residents were under the age of 18 and 19.8% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 98.4 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 97.6 males age 18 and over.

The racial makeup of the county was 65.3% White, 6.7% Black or African American, 0.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1% Asian,

39.4% of residents lived in urban areas, while 60.6% lived in rural areas.

There were 5,558 households in the county, of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 53.2% were married-couple households, 18.3% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 23.8% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 24.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

There were 6,996 housing units, of which 20.6% were vacant. Among occupied housing units, 72.0% were owner-occupied and 28.0% were renter-occupied. The homeowner vacancy rate was 2.7% and the rental vacancy rate was 18.2%.

2000 census

As of the 2000 census, there were 14,391 people, 5,336 households, and 3,889 families residing in the county. The population density was 17 /mi2. There were 6,545 housing units at an average density of 8 /mi2. The racial makeup of the county was 76.49% White, 7.64% Black or African American, 0.39% Native American, 0.39% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 12.65% from other races, and 2.39% from two or more races. 24.68% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 17.9% were of German, 10.8% American, 9.3% Czech, 6.0% Irish and 5.6% English ancestry according to Census 2000. 81.6% spoke English and 17.4% Spanish as their first language.

There were 5,336 households, out of which 34.70% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.20% were married couples living together, 10.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.10% were non-families. 24.20% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.50% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 3.15.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 27.40% under the age of 18, 8.20% from 18 to 24, 26.10% from 25 to 44, 22.30% from 45 to 64, and 15.90% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 96.70 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.40 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $35,254, and the median income for a family was $42,066. Males had a median income of $32,639 versus $19,661 for females. The per capita income for the county was $16,693. About 12.20% of families and 14.70% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.10% of those under age 18 and 15.60% of those age 65 or over.

Communities

Cities

• Edna (county seat)
• Ganado
• La Ward

Census-designated places

• Lolita
• Vanderbilt

Unincorporated communities

• Francitas
• La Salle

Ghost town

• Texana

Politics

Jackson County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1980, often by landslide margins.

Education

School districts include:

• Edna Independent School District
• Ganado Independent School District
• Hallettsville Independent School District
• Industrial Independent School District
• Palacios Independent School District

Residents of the county not in Ganado ISD are in the service area of Victoria College. Residents of the Ganado ISD part are in the service area of Wharton County Junior College.

References

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