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CITY · 2020 ACS

Jackson Heights

North Carolina · 1,071 residents · 1.45 sq mi
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With 1,071 people, Jackson Heights is a city in North Carolina. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 0% of adults. The population has risen by half since 2019, adding 377 people. People stay put here: 100% were in the same home a year ago. Owners hold 75% of the housing stock. At a median age of 42.8, this is an older place than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
75% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

1,071
+54%since 2019
from 694 in 2019
2010 – 2024
42.8
−22%since 2019
from 54.8 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Land area
1.45 sq mi
Population, 20102024
5146858561K1K201020202024Jackson Heights
2024794
201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 57.2%(77)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.1%(76)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 146.4%(69)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 195.1%(55)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.3%(67)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3410%(107)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4410.4%(111)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5413.1%(140)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6414.2%(152)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7410.2%(109)
US avg: 10%
75 to 847%(75)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over3.1%(33)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$40,870
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $40,582 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
$22,920
−2%since 2019
from $23,333 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2019
from 21.1% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
21.0%
+9.2 ptssince 2019
from 11.8% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade40%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade14.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
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

75.1%
−22.4 ptssince 2019
from 97.5% in 2019
24.9% rent
2.23 people
+2%since 2019
from 2.18 people in 2019
US average: 2.61
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic67%(465)
Black12.7%(88)
Hispanic / Latino20.3%(141)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic64.5%(691)
Black18.8%(201)
Hispanic / Latino12.7%(136)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican19%(136)
Ancestry
Section 05

Education

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
70.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 70.7% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.5 min
−10%since 2019
from 20.6 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
85.4%
+4.8 ptssince 2019
from 80.5% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
16.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2019
from 15.7% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

5.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 4.8% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
54.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 53.3% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
76.0%
US average: 73.3%
17.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2019
from 21.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

47.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2019
from 48.8% in 2019
52.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2019
from 51.2% in 2019
19.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2019
from 14.8% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
2.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2019
from 5.5% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
Computer in household
65.0%
US average: 91.9%
100.0%
US average: 86.2%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married36.8%(159)
Married55.6%(240)
Widowed5.8%(25)
Divorced1.9%(8)
Women 15+
Never married12.5%(40)
Married66%(212)
Widowed7.8%(25)
Divorced13.7%(44)
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Section 09

Health coverage

2.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2019
from 5.5% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
51.8%
US average: 55.4%
Direct-purchase
4.6%
US average: 13.7%
31.1%
US average: 17.6%
21.0%
US average: 20.0%
VA health care
2.4%
US average: 2.3%
Any private
62.2%
US average: 68.1%
Any public
47.3%
US average: 35.2%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2020
Gulf War (2001 or later)26.8%(19)
US avg: 20.6%
Gulf War (1990s)26.8%(19)
US avg: 21.4%
Vietnam era71.8%(51)
US avg: 35.2%
Korean War23.9%(17)
US avg: 7.6%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 2.9%

Share of the 71 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jackson Heights, North Carolina?

Jackson Heights, North Carolina has about 1,071 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Jackson Heights, North Carolina earns about $40,870 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Jackson Heights, North Carolina?

About 0.0% 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 21.0% of people in Jackson Heights, 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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