Jackson County, Colorado

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Jackson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Colorado. As of 2000, the population is 1,577. The county seat is Walden.

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History

Jackson County was created out of the western portion of Larimer County in 1909.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 4,198 km² (1,621 mi²). 4,178 km² (1,613 mi²) of it is land and 20 km² (8 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.48% water.

Demographics

As of the census2 of 2000, there are 1,577 people, 661 households, and 442 families residing in the county. The population density is 0/km² (1/mi²). There are 1,145 housing units at an average density of 0/km² (1/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 96.20% White, 0.25% Black or African American, 0.76% Native American, 0.06% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 1.46% from other races, and 1.27% from two or more races. 6.53% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 661 households out of which 29.20% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.90% are married couples living together, 7.90% have a female householder with no husband present, and 33.00% are non-families. 28.40% of all households are made up of individuals and 10.10% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.37 and the average family size is 2.91.

In the county the population is spread out with 25.60% under the age of 18, 5.40% from 18 to 24, 26.90% from 25 to 44, 29.10% from 45 to 64, and 13.10% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 40 years. For every 100 females there are 101.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 107.80 males.

The median income for a household in the county is $31,821, and the median income for a family is $37,361. Males have a median income of $26,250 versus $18,417 for females. The per capita income for the county is $17,826. 14.00% of the population and 10.30% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 22.50% of those under the age of 18 and 9.00% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

Cities and towns

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Counties
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