Jackson County, North Carolina
County
Overview
- County Name
- Jackson County
- State
- North Carolina
- FIPS Code
- 37099
- State FIPS
- 37
- County FIPS
- 099
Geography
- Land Area
- 491.11 sq mi
- Water Area
- 3.76 sq mi
- Total Area
- 494.87 sq mi
- Latitude
- 35.285454
- Longitude
- -83.123966
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 42,347
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 35,357
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 40,007 | 94.5% |
| Hispanic | 2,337 | 5.5% |
| White | 34,526 | 81.5% |
| Black | 884 | 2.1% |
| Asian | 355 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2,818 | 6.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 70 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 177 | 0.4% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 34,295 | 97.0% |
| Hispanic | 1,058 | 3.0% |
| White | 30,001 | 84.9% |
| Black | 1,014 | 2.9% |
| Asian | 374 | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2,737 | 7.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 62 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 104 | 0.3% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 43,771
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $55,296
- Poverty Rate
- 16.3%
- Population Below Poverty
- 7,132
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 34,741 | 79.4% |
| Black | 982 | 2.2% |
| Asian | 446 | 1.0% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 25,600
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 7,584 | 29.6% |
| Republican | 7,241 | 28.3% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 10,561 | 41.3% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 12,119 | 47.3% |
| Female | 13,468 | 52.6% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 20,995 | 82.0% |
| Hispanic | 1,036 | 4.0% |
| Black | 528 | 2.1% |
| Asian | 270 | 1.1% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 14,471
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 56.5%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 12,554 | 59.8% |
| Hispanic | 330 | 31.9% |
| Black | 159 | 30.1% |
| Asian | 110 | 40.7% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 6,887 | 56.8% |
| Female | 7,582 | 56.3% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 6,767 (24.1%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 8,795 (31.7%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 27,803
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $314,677
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $948
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 79.1%
- Work From Home
- 7.6%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 26.7%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.