Jackson County, Texas

Jackson County
The Jackson County Courthouse in Edna
Location within the U.S. state of Texas
Texas's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 28°56′N 96°35′W / 28.94°N 96.58°W / 28.94; -96.58
Country United States
State Texas
Founded1836
Named afterAndrew Jackson
SeatEdna
Largest cityEdna
Area
  Total
857 sq mi (2,220 km2)
  Land829 sq mi (2,150 km2)
  Water27 sq mi (70 km2)  3.2%
Population
 (2020)
  Total
14,988
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
  Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district27th
Websitewww.co.jackson.tx.us

Jackson County is a county in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2020 census its population was 14,988. Its county seat is Edna. The county was created in 1835 as a municipality in Mexico and in 1836 was organized as a county (of the Republic of Texas). It is named for Andrew Jackson, President of the United States from 1829 to 1837.