Jackson County, North Carolina
Jackson County is a county in the U.S. state of North Carolina. In 2010, 40,271 people lived there.[1] Since 1913, its county seat has been Sylva,[2] replacing Webster.
Jackson County | |
|---|---|
 The Old Jackson County Courthouse in Downtown Sylva | |
 Location within the U.S. state of North Carolina | |
 North Carolina's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 35°17′N 83°08′W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  North Carolina |
| Founded | 1851 |
| Named for | Andrew Jackson |
| Seat | Sylva |
| Largest town | Cullowhee |
| Area | |
| • Total | 495 sq mi (1,280 km2) |
| • Land | 491 sq mi (1,270 km2) |
| • Water | 3.8 sq mi (10 km2) 0.8%% |
| Population | |
| • Estimate (2018) | 43,327 |
| • Density | 82/sq mi (32/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Congressional district | 11th |
| Website | www |
References
- "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 7, 2011. Retrieved October 21, 2013.
- "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
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