Jackson County, Ohio

Jackson County, Ohio
Jackson County Courthouse
Location within the U.S. state of Ohio
Coordinates: 39°01′N 82°37′W / 39.02°N 82.62°W / 39.02; -82.62
Country United States
State Ohio
FoundedMarch 1, 1816
Named afterAndrew Jackson
SeatJackson
Largest cityJackson
Area
 • Total
422 sq mi (1,090 km2)
 • Land420 sq mi (1,100 km2)
 • Water1.2 sq mi (3.1 km2)  0.3%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
32,653
 • Estimate 
(2024)
32,723
 • Density78/sq mi (30/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district2nd
Websitewww.jacksoncountyohio.us

Jackson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Ohio. As of the 2020 census, the population was 32,653. Its county seat is Jackson. The county is named for Andrew Jackson, a hero of the War of 1812 who was subsequently elected President of the United States. It is known as "The Little Wales of Ohio".