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Jackson County Schools
Jackson County Schools is a unified school district in North Carolina with a community population of 40,902. The median household income is $56,240 and the median age is 37.8.
40,902
Population
89
People / sq mi
$56,240
Median Income
37.8
Median Age
Jackson County Schools covers 461 sq mi of land at 88.8 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 84.0% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 62.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$56,240
Median Household Income
$34,354
Per Capita Income
8.8%
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Unemployment
Housing
$284,300
Median Home Value
$895
Median Rent
60.1%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
90.7%
High School+
31.9%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Jackson County Schools serves a community with a population of 40,902 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in North Carolina.
The median household income in Jackson County Schools is $56,240, with a per capita income of $34,354. The poverty rate is 8.8%.
Jackson County Schools is 84.0% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 62.1% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Jackson County Schools, 90.7% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Jackson County Schools is $284,300, with a median rent of $895. The homeownership rate is 60.1%.
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Data for Jackson County Schools from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 3702340).
Homeownership is the standout figure in Jackson County Schools: 60.1% of homes are owner-occupied, lower than the national rate. With 40,902 residents, Jackson County Schools is a school district in North Carolina.
Incomes run on the lower side: a median household income of $56,240, below the US median of $78,538. About 8.8% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. Median home value is $284,300, with typical rent around $895.
College attainment is above the local norm at 31.9%, below the national 35.0%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.