Jackson Population

2010–2026

405

2026 projection

5.8% since 2020 (decrease)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Jackson. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
2026405-51.22%
202541000.00%
2024410-40.97%
2023414-10.24%
2022415-61.43%
2021421-92.09%
2020430-71.60%
2019437-51.13%
2018442-71.56%
2017449-71.54%

Showing 10 of 17 years.

The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Jackson has a population change higher than Northampton County, and lower than North Carolina and the U.S.

  • North Carolina+7.2%
  • United States+3.1%
  • Jackson−4.2%
  • Northampton County−5.4%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Jackson Demographics

42.4median age

Median age

Female54.4 yrs
Male33.8 yrs

Adults

639
167 seniors (65+) · 26% of adults472 other adults

Sex

Female 45.6% · 354Male 54.4% · 423

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 8 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Jackson Income

$49,048median household income

Median household income

$49,048

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$35,386

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

16.7%

About 1 in 6 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Jackson Marital Status

37% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married37%34%40%
Never married38%46%29%
Divorced18%15%21%
Widowed5%<1%10%
Separated3%5%0%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201