City profile · North Carolina · Census ACS 2023

Jackson, NC

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Jackson - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

688
Residents
$48,292
Median income
$55,200
Median home
$972
Median rent (state)

Jackson - the verdict

Jackson ranks in the 17th percentile for household income nationally, out of every US city with at least 1,000 residents. Source: Census ACS.

17th
percentile, household income
1st
percentile, home value
12th
percentile, median rent
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Jackson, NC

688 people live in Jackson, North Carolina - a small town by U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. The typical household in Jackson brings in $48,292 a year, in the lower quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 10.4%. Typical homes in Jackson are valued around $55,200, and the median resident age is 33.9 years. About 18.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 50.6% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

NOAA puts Jackson's yearly average temperature at 59.0°F with 50.9 inches of precipitation per year and 5.0 inches of snowfall.

Living costs in North Carolina run below the national norm: the state registers 94.3 on a 100-equals-national-average index (Below Average) per BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. HUD Fair Market Rent for a typical two-bedroom in this state is $972 per month. Statewide, average monthly utility bills in North Carolina run around $215, per EIA 2023 residential energy data. FEMA's National Risk Index rates natural-hazard exposure at 44.2 out of 100 (Low).

Population

688 residents

Census ACS 2023 - North Carolina

Median Household Income

$48,292 /yr

Poverty 10.4%

Cost of Living Index (state)

94.3 (US=100)

Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, North Carolina average

How does Jackson compare to other US cities?

Here's how Jackson stacks up against the full field of US cities (population 1,000+), computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 17% higher than other cities
Home value 1% pricier than other cities
Median rent 12% pricier than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Jackson against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to North Carolina only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

North Carolina-relative analysis

Median Home Value places Jackson near the bottom of North Carolina's cities

Among the 708 North Carolina cities PlainCities tracks with reported median home value data, Jackson ranks #699 - the 1st percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Jackson only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#489 of 700
30th percentile in North Carolina
Median Gross Rent
#517 of 746
29th percentile in North Carolina
Median Home Value
#699 of 708
1st percentile in North Carolina
Poverty Rate
#348 of 746
53rd percentile in North Carolina
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#455 of 746
39th percentile in North Carolina

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within North Carolina only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

17thIncome percentile

17th percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How Jackson's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$55,200 Among the most affordable more affordable than 99% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). This entry sits in this band. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Above this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Jackson $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Jackson, NC Jackson, NC's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Jackson, NC-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Jackson, NC median $48,292/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Jackson, NC's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Jackson, NC. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 18.3%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 10.4%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 50.6%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
688
Median Income
$48,292
Median Home Value
$55,200
Median Age
33.9
Poverty Rate
10.4%
Labor force participation
50.6%
Bachelor's Degree+
18.3%

Climate

Avg Temperature
59.0°F
Annual Precipitation
50.9"
Annual Snowfall
5.0"

Schools

Total Schools
2
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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400 residents410 residents420 residents430 residents 202020212022202320242025 428 residents 410 residents ▼ -4.2%
Jackson's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
86.9%
Carpool
2.1%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
2.8%
Work from Home
0.7%
Other
7.5%

Based on 282 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for North Carolina - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$115
avg/month
Natural Gas
$55
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$45
avg/month
Total Utilities
$215
estimated/month

Estimates reflect North Carolina state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a North Carolina state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Jackson sits in

Cost of Living Index
94.3
Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$972/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
44.2 / 100
Low
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in North Carolina

South Weldon
688 people
Northwest
690 people
Sandyfield
683 people
Elk Park
694 people
Sedalia
680 people
Grantsboro
698 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Jackson's 688 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Kernville, CA
688 people
Murray, CT
688 people
Montrose, IA
688 people
Barataria, LA
688 people
Bluetown, TX
688 people
Joaquin, TX
688 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Jackson's $48,292 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Greenville, GA
$48,295 median income
West Burlington, IA
$48,289 median income
Queen City, MO
$48,295 median income
Caroga Lake, NY
$48,295 median income
Crestline, OH
$48,298 median income
Petersburg, WV
$48,286 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Jackson, NC Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Jackson, NC - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 46.1% 51.9% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 1.4% White 46.1% Black or African American 51.9% Asian 0.0% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 0.3% Two or more races 1.7% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Jackson compares to nearby North Carolina cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Jackson (this city) 688 $48,292
South Weldon 688 $19,250
Northwest 690 $53,143
Sandyfield 683 $32,750
Census ACS 5-year FIPS NC NOAA Normals NCES CCD OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Jackson, NC?

What is the population of Jackson, NC? +

Jackson, NC counts 688 residents according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Jackson, NC? +

Median annual household income in Jackson runs $48,292, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Jackson? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Jackson; the closest available measure is the North Carolina state average, a cost of living index of 94.3 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Below Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within North Carolina vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in Jackson, NC? +

The median home value in Jackson is $55,200, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in Jackson? +

Climate normals put Jackson's yearly average temperature at 59.0°F, 50.9 inches of precipitation, and 5.0 inches of snowfall per year. Source: NOAA Climate Normals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES CCD, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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