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JAARS

North Carolina · 715 residents · 0.859 sq mi
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JAARS has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $65,777. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 99% since 2000. Median home value is $9,999. At a median age of 33.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 27.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 95%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
715
+99%since 2000
from 360 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
832 / sq mi
+99%since 2000
from 419 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
33.0
−26%since 2000
from 44.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
2184266348421K2000201020202024JAARS
2024715
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,777
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,591 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,871
−14%since 2000
from $18,433 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
13.1%
−22.0 ptssince 2009
from 35.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
27.8%
+17.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.310
−26%since 2010
from 0.416 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade68%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Information3.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$9,999
−95%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $114,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
82.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
17.6% rent
Vacancy rate
31.1%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−30.0 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
0.2
−93%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
23
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(350)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(8)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.1%(22)
2024
White, non-Hispanic27.1%(194)
Black72.9%(521)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score49.4%(353)
Diversity Score
49
+707%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.6%
−14.2 ptssince 2000
from 54.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
76.6%
−23.4 ptssince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
50.1 min
+342%since 2000
from 11.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
25.4%
−39.9 ptssince 2009
from 65.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
17.1%
+17.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
6.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
50.8%
+24.6 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
31.8%
+6.3 ptssince 2011
from 25.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.3%
−20.4 ptssince 2009
from 33.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
7.2%
−64.1 ptssince 2009
from 71.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
73.3%
+34.5 ptssince 2009
from 38.7% in 2009
Female
26.7%
−34.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
Foreign born
11.6%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−44.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2012
from 19.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−89.4 ptssince 2013
from 89.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+14.8 ptssince 2017
from 85.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.7%
−10.3 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in JAARS, North Carolina?

JAARS, North Carolina has about 715 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in JAARS, North Carolina?

The typical household in JAARS, North Carolina earns about $65,777 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is JAARS, North Carolina expensive?

In JAARS, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $9,999.

How educated are people in JAARS, North Carolina?

About 40.6% of adults age 25 and over in JAARS, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in JAARS, North Carolina?

About 27.8% of people in JAARS, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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