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JAARS, NC
Census-designated place in Union County, North Carolina.
Population
715
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
832
ZIP codes
0
JAARS and its ZIP codes
JAARS at a glance
- JAARS is about 3.8 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $65,777 a year, 9% less than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at less than $10,000.
Housing and community stats
JAARS, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$65,777
Poverty rate
27.8%
Median home value
Under $10,000
Homeownership
82.4%
Bachelor's or higher
40.6%
Median age
33.0
Average commute
50.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Dutch Americans (42), Irish Americans (28), Scottish Americans (14).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Union County. PPP loans are for JAARS.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$65,474
78,177 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$76,528
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.26B
FY 2026, $5,275 per person
How people get to work
JAARS, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone25.4%
- Carpooled17.1%
- Public transit6.6%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home50.8%
Average one-way commute: 50.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
JAARS, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
538
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
354
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 32°F
37.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in JAARS, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.6%
U.S. 33.3% -1.7 pts
Diabetes
13.0%
U.S. 12.1% +0.9 pts
Smoking
11.2%
U.S. 12.8% -1.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.5%
U.S. 11.1% -1.6 pts
Cities near JAARS
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WaxhawTown | 5.2 mi | 12.2 |
| Unity, SCCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 2.1 |
| Van Wyck, SCTown | 5.3 mi | 10.4 |
| Mineral SpringsTown | 6.5 mi | 8.2 |
| Catawba, SCCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 10 |
| Lancaster, SCCity | 9.4 mi | 7.2 |
| MarvinVillage | 10 mi | 6 |
| Buford, SCCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2.3 |
| Wesley ChapelVillage | 10 mi | 9.7 |
| WeddingtonTown | 11 mi | 17.5 |
| Lesslie, SCCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 6.1 |
| Springdale, SCCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 4.2 |
| Irwin, SCCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3 |
| Tradesville, SCCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2 |
| Elgin, SCCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4.9 |
| MonroeCity | 14 mi | 32.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is JAARS, NC in?
- JAARS is in Union County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of JAARS, NC?
- About 715 people live in JAARS, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near JAARS?
- Nearby places include Waxhaw (5.2 mi), Unity, SC (5.3 mi), Van Wyck, SC (5.3 mi), Mineral Springs (6.5 mi), Catawba, SC (8.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023