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Jackson Heights

North Carolina · 1,141 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 $33,456. Population has grown 39% since 2011. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $70,300. Households here earn about 27% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,141
+39%vs 2011
vs 823 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
785 / sq mi
+39%vs 2011
vs 566 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
41.3
−9%vs 2011
vs 45.6 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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2024794
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,456
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $37,500 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,149
−7%vs 2011
vs $20,584 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
28.6%
+6.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 22.3% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.9%
+7.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.9% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.417
+7%vs 2011
vs 0.390 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade12.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services3.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,300
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $80,900 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$707
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $745 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.7%
−47.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 86.7% in 2011
23.6% rent
Vacancy rate
8.4%
+8.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
9.5%
−10.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.2% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.7%
−12.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 55.3% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
−3%vs 2011
vs 2.2 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(805)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.2%(18)
Diversity Score5.3%(44)
2010
White, non-Hispanic71.6%(817)
Black20.2%(230)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(78)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score53.2%(608)
Diversity Score
53
+896%vs 2011
vs 5 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.7%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.5% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.2%
+9.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 69.9% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.7%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.5% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.8 min
−19%vs 2011
vs 19.5 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.6%
−11.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.6%
+7.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.8%
+3.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
3.2%
−1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.1% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
14.7%
−5.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.6% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.4%
−3.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.6% in 2011
Female
54.6%
+3.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.4% in 2011
Foreign born
1.9%
+1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.6%
+3.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.2% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jackson Heights, North Carolina?

Jackson Heights, North Carolina has about 1,141 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Jackson Heights, North Carolina earns about $33,456 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 $70,300, and the typical rent is about $707 a month.

How educated are people in Jackson Heights, North Carolina?

About 2.7% 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 18.9% of people in Jackson Heights, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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