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Jackson Heights

County:
Jones County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
1.453

Jackson Heights is a CDP located in Jones County, North Carolina. Jackson Heights has a 2026 population of 970. Jackson Heights is currently declining at a rate of -1.12% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.

The median household income in Jackson Heights is $39,403 with a poverty rate of 11.71%. The median age in Jackson Heights is 57.5 years: 54.8 years for males, and 59.1 years for females. For every 100 females there are 119.3 males.

970
Total Population
668
Density (mi²)
-11 -1.12%
Growth

Jackson Heights Population

Jackson Heights Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
2026970-11-1.12%
2025981-10-1.01%

Median Age

Overall: 57.5 years
Female: 59.1 years
Male: 54.8 years

Jackson Heights Adults

There are 626 adults, (179 of whom are seniors) in Jackson Heights.

Sex Ratio

Female: 362 (45.6%)
Male: 432 (54.4%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Jackson Heights includes 77.08% White, 17.63% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White61277.08%
Black or African American14017.63%
Two or more races425.29%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White30.38%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White60976.7%
Black or African American14017.63%
Two or more races425.29%

Jackson Heights Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Jackson Heights ' average per capita income is $37,750. Household income levels show a median of $39,403. The poverty rate stands at 11.71%.

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
Households$39,403$57,342
Non Families$21,932$31,041
Families-$66,002
Married Families--

$37,750

Average Income

$39,403

Median Household Income

11.71%

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)