Jackson County, Oklahoma
Jackson County | |
|---|---|
Jackson County Courthouse in Altus | |
Location within the U.S. state of Oklahoma | |
Oklahoma's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 34°35′N 99°25′W / 34.59°N 99.41°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| Founded | 1907 |
| Named after | Stonewall Jackson |
| Seat | Altus |
| Largest city | Altus |
| Area | |
• Total | 804 sq mi (2,080 km2) |
| • Land | 803 sq mi (2,080 km2) |
| • Water | 1.6 sq mi (4 km2) 0.2% |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 24,785 |
| • Density | 31/sq mi (12/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 3rd |
| Website | jackson |
Jackson County is a county located in the southwestern corner of the U.S. state of Oklahoma. As of the 2020 census, the population was 24,785. Its county seat is Altus. According to the Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture, the county was named for two historical figures: President Andrew Jackson and Confederate General Stonewall Jackson. One source states that the county was named only for the former president, while an earlier source states it was named only for General Stonewall Jackson. Jackson County comprises the Altus, OK micropolitan statistical area.