Jackson County's 2026 population is estimated at 45,743, reflecting a 0.51% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Jackson County is the 58th largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 40,376 and has grown 13.29% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 38.1 years
Female: 40.5 years
Male: 36.9 years
There are 36,607 adults, (8,847 of whom are seniors) in Jackson County.
Female: 22,150 (50.6%)
Male: 21,621 (49.4%)
The racial composition of Jackson County includes 79.37% White, 6.64% Native American, and smaller percentages for other race, Black or African American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 34,741 | 79.37% |
| Two or more races | 3,442 | 7.86% |
| Native American | 2,907 | 6.64% |
| Other race | 1,067 | 2.44% |
| Black or African American | 982 | 2.24% |
| Asian | 446 | 1.02% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 186 | 0.42% |
Jackson County 's average per capita income is $37,470. Household income levels show a median of $55,815. The poverty rate stands at 18.01%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $89,000 | - |
| Families | $74,158 | $102,274 |
| Households | $55,815 | $80,171 |
| Non Families | $35,961 | $48,993 |
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