Jackson, Washington County, Wisconsin
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| Jackson, Wisconsin | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
 Location of Jackson, Washington County, Wisconsin | |
| Coordinates: 43°19′31″N 88°7′46″W / 43.32528°N 88.12944°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Washington |
| Area | |
| • Total | 34.4 sq mi (99.0 km2) |
| • Land | 34.2 sq mi (88.7 km2) |
| • Water | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km2) |
| Elevation[1] | 843 ft (257 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 3,516 |
| • Density | 102.7/sq mi (39.6/km2) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| Area code(s) | 262 |
| FIPS code | 55-37700[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583444[1] |
| Website |
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Jackson is a town in Washington County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 3,516 at the 2000 census. The Village of Jackson is located partially within the town. The unincorporated community of Kirchhayn is also located in the town.
History
On July 17, 2012, a gasoline spill from a petroleum product pipeline occurred in the town.[3] 37 contaminated private wells were ordered abandoned by the Wisconsin DNR.[4] Remediation efforts are ongoing as a long-term drinking water solution is still being investigated.[5] West Shore Pipe Line Company of Illinois, which owns the pipeline, paid all costs for extending water service from the Village of Jackson to large parts of the Town of Jackson.[4]
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 34.4 square miles (89.0 km²), of which, 34.2 square miles (88.7 km²) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.3 km²) of it (0.32%) is water.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 230 | — | |
| 1930 | 227 | −1.3% | |
| 1940 | 302 | 33.0% | |
| 1950 | 361 | 19.5% | |
| 1960 | 458 | 26.9% | |
| 1970 | 561 | 22.5% | |
| 1980 | 1,817 | 223.9% | |
| 1990 | 2,486 | 36.8% | |
| 2000 | 4,938 | 98.6% | |
| 2010 | 6,753 | 36.8% | |
| Est. 2014 | 6,802 | [6] | 0.7% |
As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 3,516 people, 1,201 households, and 1,012 families residing in the town. The population density was 102.7 people per square mile (39.6/km²). There were 1,230 housing units at an average density of 35.9 per square mile (13.9/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 98.95% White, 0.03% Black or African American, 0.06% Native American, 0.34% Asian, and 0.63% from two or more races. 0.34% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 1,201 households out of which 40.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 78.2% were married couples living together, 3.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 15.7% were non-families. 13.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.93 and the average family size was 3.22.
In the town the population was spread out with 28.1% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 28.1% from 45 to 64, and 8.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 103.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.8 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $64,070, and the median income for a family was $66,410. Males had a median income of $45,536 versus $26,972 for females. The per capita income for the town was $22,045. None of the families and 0.5% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 1.8% of those over 64.
Government
As of 2015, the town board consists of the following supervisors:[8]
- Raymond Heidtke (chair), term April 2015 to April 2017
- Robert Hartwig, term April 2014 to April 2016
- Dan Kufahl, term April 2014 to April 2016
- Marcy Bishop, term April 2015 to April 2017
- Paul Huettl, term April 2015 to April 2017
Education
- Living Word Lutheran High School
- Kettle Moraine Lutheran High School
- David's Star Lutheran School
- Morning Star Lutheran School[9]
- Jackson Elementary
Notable people
- John G. Frank, politician
- William Froehlich, politician
- Elmer J. Schowalter, politician
- Henry O. Schowalter, politician
References
- 1 2 "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- 1 2 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ "Town of Jackson pipeline spill (Washington County)". Retrieved 13 November 2012.
- 1 2 Behm, Don (31 October 2014). "More water problems hit Town of Jackson residents Friday". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved 16 May 2015.
- ↑ "Town of Jackson Gasoline Pipeline Spill Update" (PDF) (Press release). Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. November 9, 2012. Retrieved 13 November 2012.
- ↑ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2014". Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ↑ "Officials and Town Board Members for Town of Jackson in Washington County, Wisconsin". Retrieved 14 July 2015.
- ↑ "Morning Star Evangelical Lutheran Church & School". Retrieved January 23, 2013.
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Coordinates: 43°19′26″N 88°10′00″W / 43.32389°N 88.16667°W