Jackson, California
Jackson | ||
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FIPS code 06-36980 | | |
GNIS feature IDs | 1658849, 2410128 | |
Website | ci | |
Reference no. | 118 |
Jackson (formerly, Botilleas, Botilleas Spring, Bottileas, Bottle Spring,[9] and Botellas)[10] is a city in and the county seat of Amador County, California. Its population was 4,651 at the 2010 census, up from 3,989 at the 2000 census. The city is accessible by both State Route 49 and State Route 88.
Geography and geology
According to the
Climate
According to the Köppen climate classification, Jackson has a hot-summer Mediterranean climate (abbreviated Csa).
Climate data for Jackson, 1991–2020 simulated normals (1243 ft elevation) | |||||||||||||
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Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 55.4 (13.0) |
58.6 (14.8) |
62.6 (17.0) |
67.1 (19.5) |
76.3 (24.6) |
86.4 (30.2) |
93.4 (34.1) |
91.9 (33.3) |
86.7 (30.4) |
76.6 (24.8) |
63.9 (17.7) |
55.2 (12.9) |
72.8 (22.7) |
Daily mean °F (°C) | 46.4 (8.0) |
48.7 (9.3) |
52.0 (11.1) |
55.2 (12.9) |
62.6 (17.0) |
70.3 (21.3) |
76.6 (24.8) |
75.9 (24.4) |
71.6 (22.0) |
63.1 (17.3) |
52.9 (11.6) |
46.2 (7.9) |
60.1 (15.6) |
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 37.2 (2.9) |
38.8 (3.8) |
41.4 (5.2) |
43.5 (6.4) |
48.7 (9.3) |
54.5 (12.5) |
59.9 (15.5) |
59.9 (15.5) |
56.7 (13.7) |
49.6 (9.8) |
42.1 (5.6) |
37.0 (2.8) |
47.4 (8.6) |
Average precipitation inches (mm) | 5.54 (140.84) |
5.34 (135.71) |
4.86 (123.33) |
2.94 (74.72) |
1.60 (40.74) |
0.40 (10.21) |
0.02 (0.47) |
0.04 (0.95) |
0.22 (5.61) |
1.61 (40.88) |
3.00 (76.26) |
5.40 (137.19) |
30.97 (786.91) |
Average dew point °F (°C) | 38.1 (3.4) |
39.0 (3.9) |
41.7 (5.4) |
43.0 (6.1) |
45.9 (7.7) |
47.8 (8.8) |
49.8 (9.9) |
48.2 (9.0) |
45.5 (7.5) |
41.9 (5.5) |
40.5 (4.7) |
37.4 (3.0) |
43.2 (6.2) |
Source: PRISM Climate Group[11] |
History
Early history
The area was inhabited by the Northern Sierra Indians, who occupied areas along creeks, spring, and seep areas, including permanent and seasonal drainages, flat ridges, and terraces. Therefore, areas along
Recent history
Jackson, named after Colonel Alden Jackson, was founded in 1848 around a year-round
In October 1942, the US government passed the War Production Board Limitation Order, which signaled the demise of gold mining in California. The government needed men for the war and gold was not considered a strategic war metal.
Landmarks
- Argonaut and Kennedy Mines: California Historical Landmark No. 786.[13]
- Jackson Gate: Jackson Gate, on the north fork of Jackson Creek, takes its name from a fissure in a reef of rock that crosses the creek. In 1850, about 500 miners worked here and the first mining ditch in the county was dug here; its water sold for $1 per inch, CHL No. 118.[14]
- Site of Jackson's Pioneer Masonic Hall was used to accommodate the congregation. The wooden structure then served as a schoolhouse until 1888. Relocated onto a nearby lot, it became a private dwelling, and was razed in 1948, CHL No. 865.[15] The Jackson Pioneer Jewish Cemetery(active from 1857 to 1921) was connected to the synagogue.
- Pioneer Hall: The Order of Native Daughters of the Golden West was organized on these premises, the site of the Pioneer Hall, on September 11, 1886, CHL No. 34.[16]
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Amador County Hospital Building
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Grace Blair DePue House and Indian Museum
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Kennedy Tailing Wheels Park
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Historic Firehouse, Downtown
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Memorial Clock
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Amador County Museum
Demographics
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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1880 | 1,040 | — | |
1910 | 2,035 | — | |
1920 | 1,601 | −21.3% | |
1930 | 2,005 | 25.2% | |
1940 | 2,024 | 0.9% | |
1950 | 1,879 | −7.2% | |
1960 | 1,852 | −1.4% | |
1970 | 1,924 | 3.9% | |
1980 | 2,331 | 21.2% | |
1990 | 3,545 | 52.1% | |
2000 | 3,989 | 12.5% | |
2010 | 4,651 | 16.6% | |
2020 | 5,019 | 7.9% | |
2021 (est.) | 5,101 | [8] | 1.6% |
U.S. Decennial Census[17] |
Jackson has a large
2010
At the
The census reported that 4,423 people (95.1% of the population) lived in households, 12 (0.3%) lived in noninstitutionalized group quarters, and 216 (4.6%) were institutionalized.
Of the 2,065 households, 537 (26.0%) had children under 18 living in them, 822 (39.8%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 294 (14.2%) had a female householder with no husband present, 98 (4.7%) had a male householder with no wife present., 120 (5.8%) were
The age distribution was 945 people (20.3%) under 18, 306 people (6.6%) 18 to 24, 1,030 people (22.1%) 25 to 44, 1,197 people (25.7%) 45 to 64, and 1,173 people (25.2%) who were 65 or older. The median age was 46.0 years. For every 100 females, there were 84.1 males. For every 100 females 18 and over, there were 79.4 males.
The 2,309 housing units had an average density of 619.0 per square mile (239.0/km2),of which 2,065 were occupied, 1,122 (54.3%) by the owners and 943 (45.7%) by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 4.9%; the rental vacancy rate was 5.8%; 2,305 people (49.6% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 2,118 people (45.5%) lived in rental housing units.
2000
At the
The age distribution was 20.0% under 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 21.9% from 25 to 44, 22.9% from 45 to 64, and 28.8% 65 or older. The median age was 47 years. For every 100 females, there were 80.3 males. For every 100 females 18 and over, there were 75.3 males.
The median income for a household was $35,944 and for a family was $45,887. Males had a median income of $40,444 versus $35,083 for females. The per capita income for the city was $21,399. About 4.1% of families and 8.3% of the population were below the
High school
Jackson has only one high school, Argonaut High School. The school's namesake is the Argonaut Mine, located in town.
Notable people
- Robert Grant Aitken, astronomer
- John C. Begovich, politician
- Anthony Caminetti, politician
- Ernest Gallo, winemaker
- James T. Farley, politician
- Marie Suize, French woman who became a gold miner in early Jackson
References
- ^ "California Cities by Incorporation Date". California Association of Local Agency Formation Commissions. Archived from the original (Word) on November 3, 2014. Retrieved March 27, 2013.
- ^ a b "City Council Members". City of Jackson. Archived from the original on March 29, 2013. Retrieved March 18, 2013.
- ^ "Senators". State of California. Retrieved March 18, 2013.
- ^ "Members Assembly". State of California. Retrieved March 18, 2013.
- ^ "California's 4th Congressional District - Representatives & District Map". Civic Impulse, LLC. Retrieved March 1, 2013.
- ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 1, 2020.
- ^ "USGS—Jackson, California". Retrieved May 24, 2007.
- ^ a b "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved December 15, 2022.
- ^ All U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Jackson, California
- ISBN 1-884995-14-4.
- ^ "PRISM Climate Group at Oregon State University". Northwest Alliance for Computational Science & Engineering (NACSE), based at Oregon State University. Retrieved March 16, 2023.
- ^ [1], Judicial Council of California, Accessed August 2, 2009.
- ^ "Argonaut and Kennedy mines". Office of Historic Preservation, California State Parks. Retrieved March 30, 2012.
- ^ "Jackson Gate". Office of Historic Preservation, California State Parks. Retrieved March 30, 2012.
- ^ "Site of Jackson's Pioneer Jewish Synagogue". Office of Historic Preservation, California State Parks. Retrieved March 30, 2012.
- ^ "Pioneer Hall". Office of Historic Preservation, California State Parks. Retrieved March 30, 2012.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "2010 Census Interactive Population Search: CA – Jackson city". U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 15, 2014. Retrieved July 12, 2014.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- C. Michael Hogan, Gary Deghi et al., Scottsville Project Environmental Impact Report, Jackson California, Earth Metrics Inc., Report 7562, Sept., 1989
- "Amador". California Historical Landmarks. Office of Historic Preservation. Retrieved September 16, 2005.
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Jackson, California