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Mount Jackson, VA


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Mount Jackson, Virginia

Mount Jackson, Virginia, in Shenandoah county, is 71 miles W of Reston, Virginia (center to center) and 88 miles W of Washington, District of Columbia. There are an estimated 1,664 people in the town.

The People and Families of Mount Jackson

In Mount Jackson, about 52% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Mount Jackson had a median family income of $39,423.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($2,000) in Mount Jackson. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Mount Jackson Housing

Approximately 63% of housing in Mount Jackson is owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Mount Jackson, 92% of commuters drive to work. The town is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike.

Comparative Profile of Mount Jackson, VA

Comparing Mount Jackson to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Virginia (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity84
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Male Share of the Population89
Well-Paid Single Men77
Well-Paid Single Women64
Senior Citizens64
Age of the Population43
Female Share of the Population32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size69
Portion of People Married47

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty67
Median Family Income55
College Educated Adults43
People in Middle Class or Better44

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work99
Short Commute Times77
Working at Home56
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone85
Affordability of Property Taxes75
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals75
Housing Recently Built65
Affordability of Rents55
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime77
Low Property Crime45
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