Mount Jackson is a town located in Shenandoah County Virginia. Mount Jackson has a 2024 population of 2,023. Mount Jackson is currently growing at a rate of 0.75% annually and its population has increased by 3.06% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,963 in 2020.
The average household income in Mount Jackson is $57,212 with a poverty rate of 17.66%. The median age in Mount Jackson is 37.9 years: 40.9 years for males, and 37.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Mount Jackson was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,475 | 80.47% |
| Two or more races | 130 | 7.09% |
| Other race | 126 | 6.87% |
| Black or African American | 44 | 2.4% |
| Native American | 44 | 2.4% |
| Asian | 14 | 0.76% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 714 | 2.53 | 60.1 | 39.9 |
| Non Family | 289 | 1.1 | 54.7 | 45.3 |
| Married | 273 | 3.74 | 71.1 | 28.9 |
| Female | 110 | 3.27 | 43.6 | 56.4 |
| Male | 42 | 2.5 | 69 | 31 |
3.26
Average Family Size
2.53
Average Household Size
60.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 125 | 10.49% |
| Associates Degree | 67 | 5.62% |
| Bachelors Degree | 142 | 11.91% |
| Graduate Degree | 50 | 4.19% |
| High School Graduate | 469 | 39.35% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 118 | 9.9% |
| Some College | 221 | 18.54% |
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 | 851 | 708 | 136 |
| Hispanic | 283 | 185 | 32 |
| 2+ Races | 86 | 76 | 28 |
| Other Race | 71 | 46 | 20 |
| Black | 20 | 18 | 4 |
| Native American | 18 | 4 | 0 |
| Asian | 9 | 9 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 44.44%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $53,000 | $71,250 | $48,333 |
| Graduate Degree | $52,083 | $63,750 | $35,938 |
| High School Graduate | $31,071 | $40,469 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,673 | $45,588 | $34,375 |
| Overall | $38,019 | $46,035 | $35,582 |
| Some College | $39,868 | $46,010 | $36,331 |
$38,019
Average Earnings
$46,035
Average Male
$35,582
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
68.69% of Mount Jackson residents speak only English, while 31.31% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 30.13% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,086 | 236 | 21.73% |
| Hispanic | 627 | 46 | 7.34% |
| Black | 44 | 27 | 61.36% |
| Multiple | 130 | 15 | 11.54% |
17.66%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.86%
Male Poverty Rate
16.7%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Mount Jackson is Black, with 61.36% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Mount Jackson is Hispanic, with 7.34% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.46%. Among those working part-time, it was 26.5%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 22.17% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.4% |
| Some College | 11.81% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.04% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 85.71% |
| Female Unemployed | 27.94% |
| Female Employed | 7.73% |
| Male Employed | 5.5% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $49,973 | $68,429 |
| Households | $45,583 | $57,212 |
| Married Families | $69,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,037 | $34,274 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.4%
Male Marriage Rate
38.7%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
121
Number of Veterans
116
Male Veterans
5
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 40 |
| First Gulf War | 21 |
| Second Gulf War | 19 |
| Korea | 3 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 44 |
| 65 to 74 | 29 |
| 75+ | 25 |
| 55 to 64 | 17 |
| 18 to 34 | 6 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 112 | 10.24% |
| Other Race | 6 | 5.45% |
| Hispanic | 6 | 1.68% |
| Black | 3 | 7.32% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
41.32%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.14%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.4%
Labor Force Participation
57.5%
Employment Rate
10.7%
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
62.08%
Born in Mount Jackson
82.11%
Native Born
17.89%
Foreign Born
14.51%
Non Citizen
3.38%
Naturalized
82.11% of Mount Jackson residents were born in the United States, with 62.08% having been born in Virginia. 14.51% 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 | 2,098 | 15 | 0.72% |
| 2028 | 2,083 | 15 | 0.73% |
| 2027 | 2,068 | 15 | 0.73% |
| 2026 | 2,053 | 15 | 0.74% |
| 2025 | 2,038 | 15 | 0.74% |
| 2024 | 2,023 | 15 | 0.75% |
| 2023 | 2,008 | 13 | 0.65% |
| 2022 | 1,995 | 6 | 0.3% |
| 2021 | 1,989 | 26 | 1.32% |
| 2020 | 1,963 | -164 | -7.71% |
| 2019 | 2,127 | 6 | 0.28% |
| 2018 | 2,121 | 7 | 0.33% |
| 2017 | 2,114 | 19 | 0.91% |
| 2016 | 2,095 | 5 | 0.24% |
| 2015 | 2,090 | 5 | 0.24% |
| 2014 | 2,085 | 12 | 0.58% |
| 2013 | 2,073 | 1 | 0.05% |
| 2012 | 2,072 | 12 | 0.58% |
| 2011 | 2,060 | 8 | 0.39% |
| 2010 | 2,052 | 0 | 0% |