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Mount Jackson

Virginia · 1,994 residents · 3.81 sq mi
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Mount Jackson has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,081. Population has grown 20% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $161,900. Households here earn about 33% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,994
+20%since 2000
from 1,664 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
523 / sq mi
+20%since 2000
from 437 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.5
Unchangedsince 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Mount Jackson
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,081
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,471 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,968
+26%since 2000
from $15,004 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.7%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.7%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.422
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade15.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$161,900
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$775
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $450 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.4%
−28.2 ptssince 2000
from 64.6% in 2000
39.0% rent
Vacancy rate
6.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
41.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 40.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.9
+50%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84%(1,398)
Black0.7%(11)
Hispanic / Latino14.1%(235)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score32.6%(543)
2010
White, non-Hispanic76%(1,515)
Black1.1%(21)
Hispanic / Latino20.5%(408)
Asian0.7%(14)
Other3.1%(62)
Diversity Score49.4%(985)
Diversity Score
49
+52%since 2000
from 33 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.7%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
74.2%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 62.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.4 min
+86%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 83.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.8%
−35.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
6.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.9%
−34.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mount Jackson, Virginia?

Mount Jackson, Virginia has about 1,994 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mount Jackson, Virginia?

The typical household in Mount Jackson, Virginia earns about $41,081 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mount Jackson, Virginia expensive?

In Mount Jackson, Virginia, the median home is worth about $161,900, and the typical rent is about $775 a month.

How educated are people in Mount Jackson, Virginia?

About 16.7% of adults age 25 and over in Mount Jackson, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mount Jackson, Virginia?

About 19.7% of people in Mount Jackson, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mount Jackson, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Mount Jackson, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 411 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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