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Jackson Heights

North Carolina · 1,071 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 $40,870. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 54% since 2019. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. The poverty rate of 21.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 28% less than the North Carolina median.

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

Total population
1,071
+54%since 2019
from 694 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
737 / sq mi
+54%since 2019
from 478 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
42.8
−22%since 2019
from 54.8 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
5146858561K1K201020202024Jackson Heights
2024794
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,870
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $40,582 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$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%
Poverty rate
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
75.1%
−22.4 ptssince 2019
from 97.5% in 2019
24.9% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic67%(465)
Black12.7%(88)
Hispanic / Latino20.3%(141)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score61.7%(428)
2020
White, non-Hispanic64.5%(691)
Black18.8%(201)
Hispanic / Latino12.7%(136)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score61.6%(659)
Diversity Score
62
Unchangedsince 2019
from 62 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
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%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.5 min
−10%since 2019
from 20.6 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.4%
+4.8 ptssince 2019
from 80.5% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
16.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2019
from 15.7% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 4.8% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 53.3% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2019
from 21.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2019
from 48.8% in 2019
Female
52.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2019
from 51.2% in 2019
Foreign born
19.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2019
from 14.8% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2019
from 5.5% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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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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