Jackson County, Indiana

Jackson County, Indiana
Southern face of Jackson County Courthouse in Brownstown
Location within the U.S. state of Indiana
Coordinates: 38°55′N 86°02′W / 38.91°N 86.04°W / 38.91; -86.04
Country United States
State Indiana
FoundedJan 1, 1816
Named afterAndrew Jackson
SeatBrownstown
Largest citySeymour
Area
 • Total
513.91 sq mi (1,331.0 km2)
 • Land509.31 sq mi (1,319.1 km2)
 • Water4.60 sq mi (11.9 km2)  0.90%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
46,428
 • Estimate 
(2024)
47,420
 • Density91.159/sq mi (35.197/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district9th
Websitewww.jacksoncounty.in.gov
Indiana county number 36

Jackson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Indiana. As of 2020, the population was 46,428. The county seat is Brownstown.