Jackson County, NC — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
43,089
Male
21,255
49.3%
Female
21,834
50.7%
Median Age
38.9 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.2
Foreign Born
4.6%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher19.5%
High School or Higher38.9%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
7.1%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
6.6%
Married
37.5%
Jackson County, NC has a population of 43,089 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 38.9 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 79.5% of the population. 19.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 4.6% of residents are foreign-born.