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Jackson County, North Carolina

FIPS 37099 · Pop. 43,771
7 Sources Mar 15, 2026
$55,815
Median Income
4.9%
Unemployment
20,897
Labor Force
31.1%
Bachelor's+
Data / United States / North Carolina / Jackson County
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Demographics & Population

Census Bureau American Community Survey 2024 · 5-Year Estimates

Household Income

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · American Community Survey 2024 5-Year Estimates
Median Household
$55,815
Per Capita
$33,850
Mean Household
$80,171
Poverty Rate
18.0%
Median Income Comparison
Jackson County$55,815
North Carolina Average$72,388
National$80,734

Age Distribution

Source: Census Bureau ACS 2024 · Table B01001 · Median Age: 38
38 Median Age
Under 18 18-34 35-54 55-64 65+

Educational Attainment

Source: Census Bureau ACS 2024 · Table B15003 · Population 25+
91 PERCENT
High School+
Natl: 89.6%
31 PERCENT
Bachelor's+
Natl: 35.7%
13 PERCENT
Graduate+
Natl: 13.3%

Population Overview

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · American Community Survey 2024 5-Year Estimates
43,771
Population
20,897
Labor Force
Employed
19,841
Unemployment Rate
4.9%
Mean Commute
20.2 min
Work From Home
7.8%
Jackson County is home to 43,771 residents with a median household income of $55,815, below both state and national medians. The workforce of 20,897 shows 31.1% with a bachelor's degree or higher.
All figures from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2024 5-Year Estimates (released December 2025). Figures reflect the most recent Census release - older news reports may cite prior vintages.

Economy & Industry

Bureau of Labor Statistics QCEW

Top Industries by Employment

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics · Quarterly Census of Employment & Wages 2024 Annual
IndustryEmploymentAvg Wage
1Accommodation & Food Services		 2,503 $27,570
2Health Care & Social Assistance		 2,070 $60,934
3Retail Trade		 1,814 $34,307
4Construction		 796 $55,676
5Arts, Entertainment & Recreation		 773 $47,997
6Administrative & Support & Waste Management		 599 $48,016
7Other Services (except Public Admin)		 405 $38,960
8Manufacturing		 289 $56,291
9Wholesale Trade		 192 $55,426
10Real Estate & Rental/Leasing		 186 $60,178
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Industry Concentration

Location Quotient measures regional specialization vs. national average. LQ > 1.0 = concentrated.

Concentrated Industries
Source: Census Bureau County Business Patterns · Location Quotient vs. national employment share
Accommodation and food services
4.56x
4,857
Arts, entertainment, and recreation
2.86x
512
Real estate and rental and leasing
2.00x
360

Attraction Opportunities - Below Average Industries

LQ < 0.5 - below-average employment, potential attraction targets. Source: Census Bureau County Business Patterns
0.23x
Information
65 employed
0.29x
Wholesale trade
140 employed
0.31x
Educational services
90 employed
0.33x
Finance and insurance
174 employed
0.40x
Utilities
20 employed
Industry Ecosystem
Jackson County's Economic Network
Top industries by employment - node size reflects workforce share
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics QCEW 2024 Annual · Private sector, NAICS supersectors

Housing & Affordability

Census ACS · HUD Fair Market Rents FY2026

Housing Overview

Source: Census Bureau ACS 2024 · Tables B25001, B25077, B25064
$284,700
Median Home Value
$904
Rent/Mo
60.8%
Owner-Occ
33.7%
Vacancy
5.1x
Home Value to Income Ratio - Stretched

HUD Fair Market Rents

Source: HUD · Fair Market Rents FY2026
Studio
$840/mo
1 Bedroom
$879/mo
2 Bedroom
$964/mo
3 Bedroom
$1272/mo
4 Bedroom
$1276/mo

Workforce Pipeline

Labor force readiness, commuting, and workforce composition

Source: Census ACS 2024 · Tables B01001, B23025
27,760
Working Age (18-64)
75% Participation

Commute & Flexibility

Source: Census ACS 2024 · Tables B08303, B08301, B15003
Mean Commute
20.2 min
Work From Home
7.8%
Bachelor's+
31.1%
HS Diploma+
90.6%

Aging Workforce

Source: Census Bureau ACS · Derived from age & employment tables
19.7%

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Industry Shift Analysis

Manufacturing Automation Risk
High
Healthcare Growth Forecast
+4.2% CAGR
Remote Work Migration
67/100

Prospect Match Scores

Advanced Manufacturing
92/100
Life Sciences
84/100
Data Centers
71/100

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Workforce
Median Income
$55,815
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Population
43,771
Unemployment
4.9%
vs 3.9% national
Top Employers
Accommodation & Food Services
2,503
Health Care & Social Assistance
2,070
Retail Trade
1,814
Construction
796
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
773
Housing
$284,700
Home Value
$904
Rent
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Census ACS 5-Year2024
BLS QCEW2025
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Census CBP2024
HUD Fair Market RentsFY2026
FCC Broadband Map2025
USAspending.govFY2026