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JAARS

North Carolina · 597 residents · 0.859 sq mi
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JAARS is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $58,365. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 66% since 2000. Median home value is $108,700. With a median age of 43.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. The poverty rate of 26.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 28% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 37.2
More educated
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
597
+66%since 2000
from 360 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
695 / sq mi
+66%since 2000
from 419 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.5
−2%since 2000
from 44.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
2184266348421K2000201020202024JAARS
2024715
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,365
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,591 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,133
+47%since 2000
from $18,433 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
35.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 35.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
26.4%
+16.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.416
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Transportation & warehousing12.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance10.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical10.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services9.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration9.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$108,700
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $114,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$653
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $475 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.0%
−52.1 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
36.6% rent
Vacancy rate
22.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
7.8%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.4%
+16.4 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
−16%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(574)
Black1.5%(9)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(7)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7%(42)
Diversity Score
7
+15%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.4%
−20.4 ptssince 2000
from 54.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.9%
−8.1 ptssince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
42.7%
−22.6 ptssince 2009
from 65.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
30.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
27.3%
+18.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
46.4%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 33.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.3%
−34.0 ptssince 2009
from 71.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 38.7% in 2009
Female
58.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
Foreign born
4.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.3%
−33.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in JAARS, North Carolina?

JAARS, North Carolina has about 597 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in JAARS, North Carolina earns about $58,365 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 $108,700, and the typical rent is about $653 a month.

How educated are people in JAARS, North Carolina?

About 34.4% 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 26.4% 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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