Jackson County, North Carolina

Jackson County is a one of the county from North Carolina's 100 counties, located in Southern Region (South Atlantic) of United States. As per the 2000 census, county has a population of 33121 inhabitants. It has an estimated population (as of July 2008) of 36739, It is 64th most populous county in North Carolina. It covers total area of 494.5 square miles (1280.75 sq km), of which, 490.71 square miles (1270.93 sq km) of it is land and 3.79 square miles (9.82 sq km) of it is water, it is the 50th largest in terms of geographical size.

Jackson County North Carolina
Map of Jackson County, North Carolina

According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 33121 people, 13191 households, and 8586 families residing in the county. The population density was 67.5 people per square mile (26.06/kmē), it is North Carolina's 32nd least densely populated county. There were 19291 housing units at an average density of 39.3 per square mile (15.17/kmē). The average household size was 2.3 and the average family size was 2.79. In the county the population is diverse age-wise, with 19% under the age of 18, 17.9% from 18 to 24, 24.4% from 25 to 44, 25% from 45 to 64, and 13.8% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 95.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.1 males. The July 2008 population estimate is 36739, The racial makeup of the county was 31187 White, 893 Black or African American, 3850 American Indian, 264 Asian, 9 Native Hawaiian, and 536 from two or more races.

Jackson County North Carolina Population 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Population 2000-2008
Jackson County North Carolina School Enrollment
School Enrollment 2000
Jackson County North Carolina GDP
GDP 2000

The median income for a household in the county was $32552, making it the 61st wealthiest county by median household income among the North Carolina. The median income for a family in the county was $40876, making it the 53rd wealthiest county by median family income among the North Carolina. The per capita income for the county was $17582, it is the 47th wealthiest county in terms of per capita income.

In 2000, 10089 pupils and students, of which 5059 are male and 5030 are female, 30.46% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 356 nursery or pri school, 305 kindergarten, 2963 elementary school, 1379 high school and 5086 College graduate school.

RankCityCountyTotal Area mi2Land Area mi2Water Area mi2PopulationDensity mi2Per capita IncomeHouse hold Income
1Cashiers CdpJackson County1.081.0801961822284537500
2Cullowhee CdpJackson County3.643.6403579983.11001719688
3Dillsboro TownJackson County0.40.40205516.11436518750
4Forest Hills VillageJackson County0.50.50330661.72594945000
5Sylva TownJackson County3.213.2102435759.71734826432
6Webster TownJackson County1.61.60486303.32101940313
7Highlands TownMacon County, Jackson County6.186.060.129091502412033750
YearPopulation
April 2000 census33121
April 2000 Estimate33121
July 2000 Estimate33271
July 2001 Estimate33618
July 2002 Estimate34059
July 2003 Estimate34872
July 2004 Estimate35444
July 2005 Estimate35646
July 2006 Estimate36271
July 2007 Estimate36272
July 2008 Estimate36739
SchoolMaleFemaleTotal
Nursery school206150356
Kindergarten134171305
Elementary school161413492963
High school6826971379
College or graduate school242326635086
PlaceMedian household incomeMedian family incomePer capita income
Jackson County, North Carolina$32552$40876$17582
North Carolina, United States$39184$46335$20307
United States$41994$50046$21587