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Jackson, NC
Town in Northampton County, North Carolina.
Population
777
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
769
ZIP codes
0
Jackson and its ZIP codes
Jackson at a glance
- Jackson is about 3.5 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $49,048 a year, 32% less than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
- Median rent is $947 a month.
Local data for Jackson, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Jackson, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$49,048
Poverty rate
16.7%
Median rent
$947/mo
Homeownership
73.3%
Bachelor's or higher
20.5%
Median age
42.4
Average commute
26.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (17), Italian Americans (12), German Americans (9).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Northampton County. PPP loans are for Jackson.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Aug 2026, -1.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,980
4,699 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,819
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$160M
FY 2026, $9,145 per person
How people get to work
Jackson, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone86.5%
- Carpooled3.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other6.6%
- Worked from home0.7%
Average one-way commute: 26.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Jackson, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
278
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
27
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 29°F
50.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Jackson, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.6%
U.S. 33.3% +6.3 pts
Diabetes
18.9%
U.S. 12.1% +6.8 pts
Smoking
17.6%
U.S. 12.8% +4.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.1%
U.S. 11.1% +1.0 pts
Cities near Jackson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LaskerTown | 6.8 mi | 1.1 |
| SeaboardTown | 7.1 mi | 1 |
| GarysburgTown | 8.9 mi | 0.9 |
| South WeldonCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| MilwaukeeCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.7 |
| HalifaxTown | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| WeldonTown | 11 mi | 2.9 |
| Rich SquareTown | 11 mi | 3.1 |
| ConwayTown | 11 mi | 1.8 |
| WoodlandTown | 12 mi | 1.3 |
| Roanoke RapidsCity | 14 mi | 9.9 |
| GastonTown | 14 mi | 1.7 |
| SevernTown | 15 mi | 1 |
| Branchville, VATown | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| RoxobelTown | 17 mi | 1 |
| South RosemaryCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 6.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Jackson, NC in?
- Jackson is in Northampton County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Jackson, NC?
- About 777 people live in Jackson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Jackson?
- Nearby places include Lasker (6.8 mi), Seaboard (7.1 mi), Garysburg (8.9 mi), South Weldon (10 mi), Milwaukee (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023