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Jackson County

North Carolina · 40,271 residents · 491.11 sq mi
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Jackson County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,190. Population has grown 22% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $163,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.3
US median: 37.2
Average education
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
40,271
+22%since 2000
from 33,121 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
82 / sq mi
+22%since 2000
from 67 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.3
Unchangedsince 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
25K30K35K40K45K1990201020202024Jackson County
202444K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,190
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,552 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,228
+15%since 2000
from $17,582 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.454
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade11.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Information11%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade3.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$163,200
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $93,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$623
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $430 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.2%
−39.3 ptssince 2000
from 72.5% in 2000
35.4% rent
Vacancy rate
36.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 35.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.4
+53%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.8%(28,093)
Black1.7%(547)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(577)
Asian0.5%(161)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.6%(3,511)
2010
White, non-Hispanic81.4%(32,795)
Black1.8%(729)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(2,038)
Asian0.8%(339)
Other10.6%(4,272)
Diversity Score39.9%(16,072)
Diversity Score
40
+276%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 25.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
11.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.7 min
+35%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 79.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.2%
−31.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
50.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
4.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.9%
−39.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jackson County, North Carolina?

Jackson County, North Carolina has about 40,271 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Jackson County, North Carolina earns about $37,190 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jackson County, North Carolina expensive?

In Jackson County, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $163,200, and the typical rent is about $623 a month.

How educated are people in Jackson County, North Carolina?

About 27.0% of adults age 25 and over in Jackson County, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 20.4% of people in Jackson County, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jackson County, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Jackson County, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 13,425 residents, a change of about 50 percent over that period.

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

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