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Jackson, NC


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Jackson, North Carolina

Jackson, North Carolina, in Northampton county, is 37 miles NE of Rocky Mount, North Carolina (center to center) and 80 miles W of Virginia Beach, Virginia. The town has a population of 695.

The People and Families of Jackson

In Jackson, about 37% of adults are married.

Jackson benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Jackson had a median family income of $34,000. An unusual characteristic of Jackson is the share of people in it who work at home.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Jackson ($400). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Jackson Housing

About 88% of housing units in Jackson are owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Jackson, 91% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in the town are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most.

High Points

Jackson strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Carolina):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Jackson Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Jackson, NC

Comparing Jackson to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Carolina (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population1010
Racial Diversity83
Male Share of the Population89
Well-Paid Single Men56
Female Share of the Population32
Children Under 5 Years Old12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size56
Portion of People Married36

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults76
People in Middle Class or Better44
Median Family Income33
People Above Poverty24

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work99
Working at Home99
Short Commute Times87
Public Transportation Use33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing88
People Living Alone76
Affordability of Property Taxes77
Affordability of Rents68
Housing Recently Built31
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22
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