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Mount Jackson

Virginia · 1,961 residents · 3.81 sq mi
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Mount Jackson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,875. Population has grown 18% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $124,300. Households here earn about 45% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,961
+18%since 2000
from 1,664 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
515 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 437 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.7
+12%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Mount Jackson
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,875
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,471 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,539
+44%since 2000
from $15,004 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.4%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.0%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.4%
US avg: 10%
Information13.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$124,300
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$831
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $450 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 64.6% in 2000
41.0% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+13%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic68.8%(1,349)
Black3.2%(62)
Hispanic / Latino23.8%(466)
Asian0.7%(14)
Other4.6%(89)
Diversity Score59.7%(1,171)
Diversity Score
60
+83%since 2000
from 33 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
75.4%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 62.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
+54%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.6%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 83.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.2%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 9.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2011
from 64.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.1%
−40.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
49.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
18.4%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.6%
−64.0 ptssince 2013
from 76.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mount Jackson, Virginia?

Mount Jackson, Virginia has about 1,961 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Mount Jackson, Virginia earns about $41,875 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 $124,300, and the typical rent is about $831 a month.

How educated are people in Mount Jackson, Virginia?

About 13.9% 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 19.0% 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 378 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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