Jackson Heights is a CDP located in Jones County North Carolina. Jackson Heights has a 2024 population of 847. Jackson Heights is currently declining at a rate of -2.42% annually but its population has increased by 18.63% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 714 in 2020.
The average household income in Jackson Heights is $51,491 with a poverty rate of 13.95%. The median age in Jackson Heights is 59.1 years: 54.5 years for males, and 59.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Jackson Heights was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 697 | 78.4% |
| Black or African American | 84 | 9.45% |
| Two or more races | 62 | 6.97% |
| Other race | 46 | 5.17% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 372 | 2.39 | 76.9 | 23.1 |
| Married | 219 | 2.34 | 78.5 | 21.5 |
| Non Family | 89 | 1.47 | 56.2 | 43.8 |
| Female | 50 | 3.8 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 14 | 4 | 100 | 0 |
2.68
Average Family Size
2.39
Average Household Size
76.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 54 | 7.57% |
| Associates Degree | 179 | 25.11% |
| Bachelors Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 317 | 44.46% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 163 | 22.86% |
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 | 603 | 549 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 62 | 62 | 0 |
| Black | 48 | 48 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 0%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $34,004 | $33,856 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $34,449 | $34,767 | $31,397 |
| Some College | $35,248 | $35,538 | $25,385 |
$34,449
Average Earnings
$34,767
Average Male
$31,397
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
100% of Jackson Heights residents speak only English, while 0% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 697 | 78 | 11.19% |
| Other | 46 | 46 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 46 | 46 | 100% |
13.95%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.99%
Male Poverty Rate
15.1%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Jackson Heights is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Jackson Heights is White, with 11.19% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.63%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 44.44% |
| High School | 4.1% |
| Some College | 3.8% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | - | $58,051 |
| Households | $36,927 | $51,491 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $30,634 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.0%
Male Marriage Rate
60.5%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
41
Number of Veterans
41
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 27 |
| Second Gulf War | 12 |
| First Gulf War | 12 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 15 |
| 55 to 64 | 14 |
| 65 to 74 | 12 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 41 | 6.7% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
36.59%
Veteran Poverty Rate
65.85%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.9%
Labor Force Participation
55.9%
Employment Rate
0%
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
84.7%
Born in Jackson Heights
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Jackson Heights residents were born in the United States, with 84.7% 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 Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 847 | -21 | -2.42% |
| 2023 | 868 | -21 | -2.36% |
| 2022 | 889 | 50 | 5.96% |
| 2021 | 839 | 125 | 17.51% |
| 2020 | 714 | 20 | 2.88% |
| 2019 | 694 | -45 | -6.09% |
| 2018 | 739 | 168 | 29.42% |
| 2017 | 571 | -309 | -35.11% |
| 2016 | 880 | 42 | 5.01% |
| 2015 | 838 | 1 | 0.12% |
| 2014 | 837 | 55 | 7.03% |
| 2013 | 782 | -246 | -23.93% |
| 2012 | 1,028 | 205 | 24.91% |
| 2011 | 823 | -318 | -27.87% |
| 2010 | 1,141 | 0 | 0% |