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North Carolina · 410 residents (2025 est.) · 1.01 sq mi
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Jackson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,048. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Households here earn about 32% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
73% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
777
+12%since 2000
from 695 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
769 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 688 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.4
−6%since 2000
from 45.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:410 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3954996047088121990201020202024Jackson
2024777
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,048
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,375 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,888
+84%since 2000
from $14,588 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 26.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 19.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.367
−8%since 2010
from 0.399 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade35.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.3%
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 gross rent
$947
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $413 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
73.3%
−10.7 ptssince 2000
from 83.9% in 2000
26.7% rent
Vacancy rate
10.7%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.7%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
4.2%
−20.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
RELATED:See current rent listings in Jackson on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic51.8%(360)
Black47.6%(331)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.9%(437)
2024
White, non-Hispanic43%(334)
Black54.8%(426)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.4%(11)
Diversity Score64.3%(500)
Diversity Score
64
+2%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.0%
+19.3 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.6 min
+76%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
86.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 86.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.1%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% 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
7.0%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
22.1%
+17.1 ptssince 2011
from 4.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2011
from 59.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.1%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.0%
−36.2 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
Female
45.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.8%
−32.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
27.6%
+6.3 ptssince 2012
from 21.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.0%
−81.8 ptssince 2013
from 86.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
76.3%
+15.2 ptssince 2017
from 61.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2016
from 99.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2016
from 0.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jackson, North Carolina?

Jackson, North Carolina has about 777 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Jackson, North Carolina earns about $49,048 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jackson, North Carolina expensive?

In Jackson, North Carolina, the typical rent is about $947 a month.

How educated are people in Jackson, North Carolina?

About 20.5% of adults age 25 and over in Jackson, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jackson, North Carolina?

About 16.7% of people in Jackson, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jackson, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Jackson, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 223 residents, a change of about 40 percent over that period.

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

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