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Jackson Springs

North Carolina · 250 residents · 1.60 sq mi
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Jackson Springs is a city of 250 people in North Carolina. This skews young, with a median age of 13.9. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 0% of adults. Owners hold 100% of the housing stock. People stay put here: 44% were in the same home a year ago. That puts it in the top 7% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 13.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% 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

250
+23%since 2023
from 203 in 2023
2020 – 2024
157 / sq mi
+23%since 2023
from 127 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
13.9
+1%since 2023
from 13.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.60 sq mi
Population, 20202024
14417320223126020202024Jackson Springs
2024250
20202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 522.8%(57)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 922.4%(56)
US avg: 6%
10 to 148.8%(22)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 190%(0)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3420.8%(52)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4410%(25)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 541.6%(4)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 640%(0)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7410.4%(26)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 843.2%(8)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$100,144
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $98,250 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2022 – 2024
$30,979
+19%since 2023
from $26,005 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
71.4%
−17.9 ptssince 2023
from 89.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
3.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.184
+347%since 2023
from 0.041 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade64.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Information16%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

$222,100
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $215,000 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2022 – 2024
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
2.55 people
−30%since 2023
from 3.63 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
8.2%
+8.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
2.2
+1%since 2023
from 2.2 in 2023
2022 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic84.7%(172)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian3%(6)
Other12.3%(25)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(237)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.6%(4)
Other3.6%(9)
12
−63%since 2023
from 33 in 2023
2021 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Asian origin
Filipino1.6%(4)
Ancestry
Scotch-Irish28.8%(72)
American3.6%(9)
Section 05

Education

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
70.4%
−21.3 ptssince 2023
from 91.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
100.0%
US average: 74.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
30.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 31.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

90.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 92.1% in 2023
9.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 7.9% in 2023
1.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 3.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
50.4%
−12.6 ptssince 2023
from 63.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
3.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
93.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2023
from 89.3% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
100.0%
US average: 95.5%
44.0%
US average: 87.7%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married79.1%(72)
Married20.9%(19)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married66.7%(16)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced33.3%(8)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
44.0%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
5.6%
US average: 13.8%
13.6%
US average: 18.4%
44.4%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
20.8%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
44.0%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
73.2%
US average: 36.7%

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, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)89.7%(52)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era10.3%(6)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 58 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 Springs, North Carolina?

Jackson Springs, North Carolina has about 250 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Jackson Springs, North Carolina earns about $100,144 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jackson Springs, North Carolina expensive?

In Jackson Springs, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $222,100.

How educated are people in Jackson Springs, North Carolina?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Jackson Springs, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 3.2% of people in Jackson Springs, 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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