Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Jackson, NC Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

777

Median Agei

42.4

Race & Ethnicityi

Black

54.8%426

White

43%334

Two or More

1.2%9

Hispanic/Latino

0.8%6

Other

0.3%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.6%29

High School Diploma

15.8%99

Some College (<1 yr)

13.2%83

Some College (1+ yr)

4.8%30

Associate's Degree

27.1%170

Bachelor's Degree

11.3%71

Master's Degree

7.5%47

Professional Degree

0.3%2

Doctorate

1.4%9

HS or Higher

86%

BA or Higher

20.5%

Graduate+

9.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

—

Median Renti

$947

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

73.3%263

Renter-Occupied

26.7%96

Total Units

402

Homeownership

73.3%

Vacancy Rate

10.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

49%129

$50K–$100K

24.3%64

$100K–$150K

11.8%31

$150K–$200K

8.7%23

$200K–$300K

4.2%11

$300K–$500K

1.9%5

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2010–2019

1.5%6

1990–1999

4.7%19

1980–1989

27.1%109

1970–1979

16.2%65

1960–1969

12.4%50

1950–1959

6%24

1940–1949

20.4%82

1939 or earlier

11.7%47

Heating Fuel

Electricity

63.2%227

Bottled/LP Gas

30.1%108

Fuel Oil

4.2%15

Utility Gas

2.5%9

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$49,048

Mean Household Incomei

$58,686

Per Capita Incomei

$26,888

Poverty Ratei

16.2%

Unemploymenti

22.1%

Labor Forcei

390

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

0.8%3

$10K–$15K

11.1%40

$15K–$20K

9.2%33

$25K–$30K

7.8%28

$35K–$40K

2.5%9

$40K–$45K

3.1%11

$45K–$50K

24.8%89

$50K–$60K

7.8%28

$60K–$75K

7.8%28

$75K–$100K

7.2%26

$100K–$125K

11.7%42

$125K–$150K

3.3%12

$150K–$200K

2.2%8

$200K+

0.6%2

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Project Based Section 86 homes

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC1 homes

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

111.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

289

Avg. Commutei

26.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

304

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

88(13.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95%Insured

5%Uninsured