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 $52,908 with a poverty rate of 23.5%. The median age in Jackson is 36.9 years: 36.9 years for males, and 36.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Jackson was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 371 | 55.29% |
| White | 281 | 41.88% |
| Two or more races | 19 | 2.83% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 267 | 2.31 | 68.9 | 31.1 |
| Non Family | 97 | 1.18 | 44.3 | 55.7 |
| Married | 67 | 2.15 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 52 | 3.81 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 51 | 3.16 | 43.1 | 56.9 |
2.6
Average Family Size
2.31
Average Household Size
68.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 84 | 15.79% |
| Associates Degree | 148 | 27.82% |
| Bachelors Degree | 60 | 11.28% |
| Graduate Degree | 36 | 6.77% |
| High School Graduate | 84 | 15.79% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14 | 2.63% |
| Some College | 106 | 19.92% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 273 | 211 | 16 |
| White | 250 | 214 | 78 |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 9 | 2 |
| Hispanic | 2 | 2 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races 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 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $22,500 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $22,917 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $32,652 | $33,077 | $0 |
| Some College | $32,865 | $33,519 | $0 |
$32,652
Average Earnings
$33,077
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.77% of Jackson residents speak only English, while 1.23% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.61% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 269 | 73 | 27.14% |
| Black | 336 | 72 | 21.43% |
23.5%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.91%
Male Poverty Rate
29.18%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Jackson is White, with 27.14% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Jackson is Black, with 21.43% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 32.45%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.67%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.36%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 40% |
| Some College | 37.6% |
| High School | 7.5% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.25% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 31.44% |
| Male Employed | 23.08% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $34,561 | $55,651 |
| Households | $46,386 | $52,908 |
| Married Families | $57,438 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $34,583 | $41,637 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
24.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
26.0%
Male Marriage Rate
22.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
43
Number of Veterans
38
Male Veterans
5
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 18 |
| First Gulf War | 9 |
| Second Gulf War | 4 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 24 |
| 75+ | 14 |
| 65 to 74 | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23 | 9.13% |
| Black | 20 | 7.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
16.28%
Veteran Poverty Rate
97.67%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.1%
Labor Force Participation
54.8%
Employment Rate
15.8%
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
92.85%
Born in Jackson
99.55%
Native Born
0.45%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.45%
Naturalized
99.55% of Jackson residents were born in the United States, with 92.85% 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% |