Jackson is a town located in Northampton County North Carolina. Jackson has a 2024 population of 408. Jackson is currently declining at a rate of -1.21% annually and its population has decreased by -4.67% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 428 in 2020.
The average household income in Jackson is $55,359 with a poverty rate of 21.88%. The median age in Jackson is 33.9 years: 34 years for males, and 33.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Jackson was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 357 | 51.89% |
| White | 317 | 46.08% |
| Two or more races | 12 | 1.74% |
| Other race | 2 | 0.29% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 270 | 2.4 | 78.5 | 21.5 |
| Non Family | 87 | 1.16 | 55.2 | 44.8 |
| Married | 85 | 2.66 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 56 | 3.86 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 42 | 2.52 | 54.8 | 45.2 |
2.62
Average Family Size
2.4
Average Household Size
78.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 76 | 14.02% |
| Associates Degree | 130 | 23.99% |
| Bachelors Degree | 70 | 12.92% |
| Graduate Degree | 29 | 5.35% |
| High School Graduate | 103 | 19% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19 | 3.51% |
| Some College | 115 | 21.22% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 273 | 231 | 79 |
| Black | 261 | 208 | 16 |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 6 | 4 |
| Hispanic | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Other Race | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $42,292 | $0 | $47,500 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $21,591 | $0 | $23,438 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $31,094 | $0 |
| Overall | $22,727 | $35,216 | $0 |
| Some College | $0 | $35,927 | $13,842 |
$22,727
Average Earnings
$35,216
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.41% of Jackson residents speak only English, while 0.59% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.59% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 333 | 79 | 23.72% |
| White | 304 | 63 | 20.72% |
21.88%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.38%
Male Poverty Rate
28.57%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Jackson is Black, with 23.72% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Jackson is White, with 20.72% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 38.42%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.69%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.01%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 38.49% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 33.82% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 15.15% |
| High School | 6.19% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 36.96% |
| Male Employed | 21.43% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $37,275 | $61,477 |
| Households | $48,292 | $55,359 |
| Married Families | $61,875 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $17,708 | $34,407 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
30.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
30.4%
Male Marriage Rate
30.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
67
Number of Veterans
63
Male Veterans
4
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 34 |
| First Gulf War | 19 |
| Second Gulf War | 3 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 32 |
| 75+ | 19 |
| 65 to 74 | 16 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 46 | 16.31% |
| Black | 21 | 8.05% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
25.37%
Veteran Poverty Rate
82.09%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61%
Labor Force Participation
50.6%
Employment Rate
17.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
91.13%
Born in Jackson
98.84%
Native Born
1.16%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
1.16%
Naturalized
98.84% of Jackson residents were born in the United States, with 91.13% having been born in North Carolina. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 383 | -5 | -1.29% |
| 2028 | 388 | -5 | -1.27% |
| 2027 | 393 | -5 | -1.26% |
| 2026 | 398 | -5 | -1.24% |
| 2025 | 403 | -5 | -1.23% |
| 2024 | 408 | -5 | -1.21% |
| 2023 | 413 | -2 | -0.48% |
| 2022 | 415 | -6 | -1.43% |
| 2021 | 421 | -7 | -1.64% |
| 2020 | 428 | -30 | -6.55% |
| 2019 | 458 | -3 | -0.65% |
| 2018 | 461 | -4 | -0.86% |
| 2017 | 465 | -6 | -1.27% |
| 2016 | 471 | -9 | -1.88% |
| 2015 | 480 | 0 | 0% |
| 2014 | 480 | -8 | -1.64% |
| 2013 | 488 | -8 | -1.61% |
| 2012 | 496 | -10 | -1.98% |
| 2011 | 506 | -3 | -0.59% |
| 2010 | 509 | 0 | 0% |