Jackson County, North Carolina
NC · FIPS 37099 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 43,771 | — | #1,126 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $55,815 | -25.7% | #2,418 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 38.1 years | -2.1% | #2,567 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $284,700 | +1.0% | #704 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $904 | -22.3% | #1,419 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 18.0% | +42.9% | #2,454 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Jackson County has a population of 43,771, making it the #1,126 most populous county in the US. The median age is 38.1 years, which is 2.1% below the national median.
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The median household income in Jackson County is $55,815, ranking #2,418 out of 3,222 counties — 25.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 18.0% and unemployment stands at 4.9%.
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The median home value in Jackson County is $284,700 (+1.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $904/mo and the homeownership rate is 60.8%.
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84.2% of residents in Jackson County have health insurance coverage, which is 8.1% below the national rate.
About Jackson County, North Carolina
Jackson County, North Carolina has a total population of 43,771, making it the 1,126th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Jackson County is 38.1 years, which is 2.1% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Jackson County is $55,815, which ranks #2,418 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 25.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 18.0%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9%.
The median home value in Jackson County is $284,700, 1.0% above the national median. Renters in Jackson County pay a median gross rent of $904 per month. The homeownership rate is 60.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Jackson County, 31.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 7.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 84.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 22.7 min.
Jackson County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 78.4% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (8.0%) and American Indian (non-Hispanic) (6.4%).
All data for Jackson County, North Carolina comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.