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Jackson

County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
1.01

Jackson is a town located in Northampton County, North Carolina. Jackson has a 2026 population of 404. It is also the county seat of Northampton County. Jackson is currently declining at a rate of -0.98% annually and its population has decreased by -6.26% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 431 in 2020.

The median household income in Jackson is $49,048 with a poverty rate of 16.73%. The median age in Jackson is 42.4 years: 33.8 years for males, and 54.4 years for females. For every 100 females there are 119.5 males.

404
Total Population
400
Density (mi²)
-4 -0.98%
Growth

Jackson Population

Jackson Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
2026404-4-0.98%
2025408-5-1.21%
2024413-2-0.48%
2023415-2-0.48%
2022417-7-1.65%
2021424-7-1.62%
2020431-1-0.23%
2019458-3-0.65%
2018461-4-0.86%
2017465-6-1.27%
2016471-9-1.88%
201548000%
2014480-8-1.64%
2013488-8-1.61%
2012496-10-1.98%
2011506-7-1.36%
2010509-2-0.39%

Median Age

Overall: 42.4 years
Female: 54.4 years
Male: 33.8 years

Jackson Adults

There are 639 adults, (167 of whom are seniors) in Jackson.

Sex Ratio

Female: 354 (45.6%)
Male: 423 (54.4%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Jackson includes 54.83% Black or African American, 42.99% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American42654.83%
White33442.99%
Two or more races151.93%
Other race20.26%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races60.77%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American42654.83%
White33442.99%
Two or more races91.16%
Other race20.26%

Jackson Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Jackson 's average per capita income is $35,386. Household income levels show a median of $49,048. The poverty rate stands at 16.73%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$73,611-
Households$49,048$58,686
Families$37,378$61,103
Non Families$25,769$44,949

$35,386

Average Income

$49,048

Median Household Income

16.73%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)