Jackson County, Oklahoma

county in Oklahoma, United States

Jackson County is a county in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. As of 2020, 24,785 people lived there.[1] Its county seat is Altus.

Jackson County
Jackson County Courthouse in Altus
Jackson County Courthouse in Altus
Map of Oklahoma highlighting Jackson County
Location within the U.S. state of Oklahoma
Map of the United States highlighting Oklahoma
Oklahoma's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 34°35′N 99°25′W / 34.59°N 99.41°W / 34.59; -99.41
Country United States
State Oklahoma
Founded1907
Named forStonewall Jackson
SeatAltus
Largest cityAltus
Area
 • Total804 sq mi (2,080 km2)
 • Land803 sq mi (2,080 km2)
 • Water1.6 sq mi (4 km2)  0.2%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total24,785
 • Density31/sq mi (12/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district3rd
Websitejackson.okcounties.org

Geography change

The county has a total area of 804 square miles.

References change

  1. "QuickFacts: Jackson County, Oklahoma". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 19, 2024.