Jackson Center

Jackson Center is a village in Shelby County, Ohio, United States. The population was 1,462 at the 2010 census.Since 1952, Jackson Center has been the home of the popular Airstream travel trailers and motor homes.Jackson Center is accessible from Interstate 75 at Exit 102, north of the Shelby County seat of Sidney. State Route 274 links I-75 to Jackson Center (the exit is signed "Jackson Center/New Bremen").HistoryJackson Center was platted in 1835. A post office called Jackson Center has been in operation since 1858.GeographyJackson Center is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.69sqmi, of which 1.68sqmi is land and 0.01sqmi is water.Government Scott Klopenstein - Mayor Bruce Metz - Village Administrator Chuck Wirick - Chief of Police Village Council Ken Gloyeske Larry WahrerKaren Woodruff Leisha Elchert Jesse Fark James FryeDemographics2000 censusAs of the census of 2000, there were 1,369 people, 541 households, and 394 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,088.9 people per square mile (419.5/km²). There were 584 housing units at an average density of 464.5 per square mile (179.0/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 99.12% White, 0.51% African American, 0.22% Native American, 0.15% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.44% of the population.