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Jackson Heights

North Carolina · 794 residents · 1.453 sq mi
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Jackson Heights has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,403. Population has fallen 21% since 2023, a loss of 208 residents. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $133,500. With a median age of 57.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 46% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 57.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
794
−21%since 2023
from 1,002 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
546 / sq mi
−21%since 2023
from 690 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
57.5
+6%since 2023
from 54.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
5146858561K1K201020202024Jackson Heights
2024794
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,403
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $36,975 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,118
+11%since 2023
from $22,659 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 30.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.7%
−9.4 ptssince 2023
from 21.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.388
+3%since 2023
from 0.378 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Transportation & warehousing29.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Information17.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade7.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade1.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$133,500
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $132,300 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$793
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $742 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
74.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 76.2% in 2023
25.4% rent
Vacancy rate
26.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2023
from 30.2% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
59.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2023
from 54.2% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
6.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 3.1% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
−5%since 2023
from 3.6 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
37
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic71.8%(719)
Black12%(120)
Hispanic / Latino10.4%(104)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.9%(59)
Diversity Score57.1%(572)
2024
White, non-Hispanic76.7%(609)
Black17.6%(140)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.3%(42)
Diversity Score47.2%(375)
Diversity Score
47
−17%since 2023
from 57 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
1.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 90.5% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.5% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.0 min
+5%since 2023
from 20.9 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 81.9% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 14.8% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.8%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 1.9% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.9% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 52.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 19.1% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 28.2% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 54.0% in 2023
Female
45.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 46.0% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 4.7% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.0%
−7.5 ptssince 2023
from 22.5% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
79.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2023
from 75.5% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jackson Heights, North Carolina?

Jackson Heights, North Carolina has about 794 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Jackson Heights, North Carolina earns about $39,403 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jackson Heights, North Carolina expensive?

In Jackson Heights, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $133,500, and the typical rent is about $793 a month.

How educated are people in Jackson Heights, North Carolina?

About 1.9% of adults age 25 and over in Jackson Heights, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jackson Heights, North Carolina?

About 11.7% of people in Jackson Heights, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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