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JAARS

North Carolina · 471 residents · 0.859 sq mi
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JAARS has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,620. Population has grown 31% since 2000. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $9,999. With a median age of 45.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 94%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
471
+31%since 2000
from 360 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
548 / sq mi
+31%since 2000
from 419 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.4
+2%since 2000
from 44.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
2184266348421K2000201020202024JAARS
2024715
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,620
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,591 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,657
−20%since 2000
from $18,433 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
11.5%
−23.6 ptssince 2009
from 35.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
32.9%
+22.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade28.6%
US avg: 10%
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing6.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$9,999
−94%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $114,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$783
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $475 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.4%
−20.7 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
36.6% rent
Afford Score
0.2
−92%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.1%(363)
Black3.8%(18)
Hispanic / Latino9.1%(43)
Asian1.5%(7)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score34.8%(164)
Diversity Score
35
+469%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
49.3%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 54.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.8%
−14.2 ptssince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.7 min
+101%since 2000
from 11.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
43.0%
−22.4 ptssince 2009
from 65.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
37.2%
+11.7 ptssince 2011
from 25.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.9%
−41.4 ptssince 2009
from 71.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
66.8%
+28.0 ptssince 2009
from 38.7% in 2009
Female
33.2%
−28.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
Foreign born
12.4%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.7%
−87.7 ptssince 2013
from 89.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in JAARS, North Carolina?

JAARS, North Carolina has about 471 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in JAARS, North Carolina earns about $53,620 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, and the typical rent is about $783 a month.

How educated are people in JAARS, North Carolina?

About 49.3% 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 32.9% 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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