Jackson County, Wisconsin

Jackson County
Jackson County courthouse
Location within the U.S. state of Wisconsin
Wisconsin's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 44°19′N 90°49′W / 44.32°N 90.81°W / 44.32; -90.81
Country United States
State Wisconsin
Founded1853
Named afterAndrew Jackson
SeatBlack River Falls
Largest cityBlack River Falls
Area
  Total
1,000 sq mi (3,000 km2)
  Land988 sq mi (2,560 km2)
  Water13 sq mi (30 km2)  1.3%
Population
 (2020)
  Total
21,145
  Estimate 
(2024)
21,027
  Density21.3/sq mi (8.2/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
  Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional districts3rd, 7th
Websitewww.co.jackson.wi.us

Jackson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of the 2020 census, the population was 21,145. Its county seat is Black River Falls. Jackson County was formed from Crawford County in 1853. It was named for President Andrew Jackson.