Jackson County, North Carolina's estimated 2024 population is 45,226 with a growth rate of 1.46% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Jackson County, North Carolina is the 56th largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 40,376 and has seen a growth of 12.01% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 48,486 | 652 | 1.36% |
| 2028 | 47,834 | 652 | 1.38% |
| 2027 | 47,182 | 652 | 1.4% |
| 2026 | 46,530 | 652 | 1.42% |
| 2025 | 45,878 | 652 | 1.44% |
| 2024 | 45,226 | 652 | 1.46% |
| 2023 | 44,574 | 652 | 1.48% |
| 2022 | 43,922 | 1,335 | 3.13% |
| 2021 | 42,587 | 350 | 0.83% |
| 2020 | 42,237 | -1,499 | -3.43% |
| 2019 | 43,736 | 196 | 0.45% |
| 2018 | 43,540 | 320 | 0.74% |
| 2017 | 43,220 | 575 | 1.35% |
| 2016 | 42,645 | 1,293 | 3.13% |
| 2015 | 41,352 | 392 | 0.96% |
| 2014 | 40,960 | -74 | -0.18% |
| 2013 | 41,034 | 373 | 0.92% |
| 2012 | 40,661 | 405 | 1.01% |
| 2011 | 40,256 | -120 | -0.3% |
| 2010 | 40,376 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 26,846 | 1,035 | 4.01% |
| 1980 | 25,811 | 4,218 | 19.53% |
| 1970 | 21,593 | 3,813 | 21.45% |
| 1960 | 17,780 | -1,481 | -7.69% |
| 1950 | 19,261 | -105 | -0.54% |
| 1940 | 19,366 | 1,847 | 10.54% |
| 1930 | 17,519 | 4,123 | 30.78% |
| 1920 | 13,396 | 398 | 3.06% |
| 1910 | 12,998 | 1,145 | 9.66% |
| 1900 | 11,853 | 2,341 | 24.61% |
| 1890 | 9,512 | 2,169 | 29.54% |
| 1880 | 7,343 | 660 | 9.88% |
| 1870 | 6,683 | 1,168 | 21.18% |
| 1860 | 5,515 | -42,971 | -88.63% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 34,309 | 80.94% |
| Native American | 3,150 | 7.43% |
| Two or more races | 2,514 | 5.93% |
| Other race | 1,067 | 2.52% |
| Black or African American | 877 | 2.07% |
| Asian | 468 | 1.1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.01% |
White
Native American
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 17,737 | 2.19 | 62.1 | 37.9 |
| Married | 7,609 | 2.7 | 83.7 | 16.3 |
| Non Family | 7,596 | 1.42 | 43.3 | 56.7 |
| Female | 1,777 | 3 | 48.7 | 51.3 |
| Male | 755 | 2.9 | 63.4 | 36.6 |
2.7
Average Family Size
2.19
Average Household Size
62.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,882 | 6.82% |
| Associates Degree | 3,120 | 11.3% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,787 | 17.34% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,446 | 12.48% |
| High School Graduate | 7,850 | 28.44% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,069 | 3.87% |
| Some College | 5,451 | 19.75% |
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 | 23,143 | 21,070 | 7,418 |
| Native American | 2,112 | 1,800 | 443 |
| Hispanic | 1,152 | 638 | 80 |
| 2+ Races | 996 | 849 | 156 |
| Other Race | 722 | 398 | 53 |
| Black | 332 | 310 | 72 |
| Asian | 147 | 147 | 77 |
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 52.38%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,728 | $50,183 | $40,840 |
| Graduate Degree | $60,577 | $67,862 | $56,705 |
| High School Graduate | $33,705 | $37,345 | $31,155 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $25,424 | $27,515 | $20,417 |
| Overall | $38,271 | $41,766 | $34,327 |
| Some College | $37,395 | $41,764 | $31,838 |
$38,271
Average Earnings
$41,766
Average Male
$34,327
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.9% of Jackson County, North Carolina residents speak only English, while 8.1% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.97% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 30,883 | 5,114 | 16.56% |
| Hispanic | 2,564 | 912 | 35.57% |
| Multiple | 2,356 | 813 | 34.51% |
| Native | 3,026 | 640 | 21.15% |
| Black | 635 | 376 | 59.21% |
| Other | 1,003 | 339 | 33.8% |
| Asian | 347 | 116 | 33.43% |
| Islander | 3 | 3 | 100% |
19.35%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.53%
Male Poverty Rate
20.17%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Jackson County, North Carolina is Islander, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Jackson County, North Carolina is White, with 16.56% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.13%. Among those working part-time, it was 30.86%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.93%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23.55% |
| Some College | 13.45% |
| High School | 12.86% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.19% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 43.06% |
| Female Unemployed | 36.75% |
| Female Employed | 13.12% |
| Male Employed | 10.07% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $71,282 | $95,815 |
| Households | $51,482 | $74,303 |
| Married Families | $82,893 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,441 | $43,896 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.5%
Male Marriage Rate
43.5%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
2,886
Number of Veterans
2,692
Male Veterans
194
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 1,234 |
| Second Gulf War | 484 |
| First Gulf War | 457 |
| Korea | 177 |
| World War II | 52 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 927 |
| 55 to 64 | 653 |
| 75+ | 577 |
| 35 to 54 | 482 |
| 18 to 34 | 247 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,589 | 8.76% |
| Native American | 190 | 7.75% |
| 2+ Races | 52 | 3.99% |
| Hispanic | 46 | 2.82% |
| Other Race | 25 | 3.01% |
| Black | 23 | 2.72% |
| Asian | 7 | 2.46% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.1%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.57%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.2%
Labor Force Participation
52.7%
Employment Rate
5.9%
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
58.24%
Born in Jackson County, North Carolina
95.74%
Native Born
4.26%
Foreign Born
3.12%
Non Citizen
1.13%
Naturalized
95.74% of Jackson County, North Carolina residents were born in the United States, with 58.24% having been born in North Carolina. 3.12% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.