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Mount Jackson, VA
Town in Shenandoah County, Virginia.
Population
2,000
Land area
3.8sq mi
People per sq mi
525
ZIP codes
0
Mount Jackson and its ZIP codes
Mount Jackson at a glance
- Mount Jackson is about 2.4 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
- The median household income is $52,297, 44% below the Virginia median of $93,170.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $193,000 (50% below Virginia) and median rent is $984 a month.
Local data for Mount Jackson, VA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Mount Jackson, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$52,297
Poverty rate
16.3%
Median home value
$193,000
Median rent
$984/mo
Homeownership
70.2%
Bachelor's or higher
10.8%
Median age
37.2
Average commute
24.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (315), Mexican Americans (306), Salvadoran Americans (266).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Shenandoah County. PPP loans are for Mount Jackson.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Sep 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,183
13,072 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,843
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$357M
FY 2026, $8,073 per person
How people get to work
Mount Jackson, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.6%
- Carpooled20.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.0%
Average one-way commute: 24.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Mount Jackson, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
894
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
98
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 21°F
37.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Mount Jackson, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.5%
U.S. 33.3% +6.2 pts
Diabetes
15.4%
U.S. 12.1% +3.3 pts
Smoking
18.9%
U.S. 12.8% +6.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.1%
U.S. 11.1% +4.0 pts
Cities near Mount Jackson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| QuicksburgCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 0.4 |
| Mount CliftonCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 0.4 |
| ForestvilleCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 0.2 |
| Bowmans CrossingCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 1.7 |
| Hudson CrossroadsCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 0.1 |
| New MarketTown | 6.4 mi | 2 |
| ConicvilleCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 0.5 |
| EdinburgTown | 7.7 mi | 0.7 |
| BasyeCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 8.7 |
| Orkney SpringsCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 0.3 |
| Columbia FurnaceCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 1.3 |
| TimbervilleTown | 9.8 mi | 1.3 |
| LurayTown | 12 mi | 4.9 |
| WoodstockTown | 12 mi | 3.8 |
| BroadwayTown | 12 mi | 2.4 |
| AlonzavilleCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Mount Jackson, VA in?
- Mount Jackson is in Shenandoah County, Virginia.
- What is the population of Mount Jackson, VA?
- About 2,000 people live in Mount Jackson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Mount Jackson?
- Nearby places include Quicksburg (3.6 mi), Mount Clifton (3.8 mi), Forestville (4 mi), Bowmans Crossing (5.3 mi), Hudson Crossroads (5.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023