Jackson County, North Carolina
Total Population: 43,089
County Seat: Sylva
Median Home Value
$253,900
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$53,479
Across all households
Median Age
38.9 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
30.0%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
16.7%
65 Years and Over
20.4%
Male
49.3%
Female
50.7%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
96.7%
No Health Insurance
15.2%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
89.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
30.0%
Enrolled in College (18+)
19.6%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$53,479
Mean Household Income
$76,781
Per Capita Income
$32,937
Unemployment Rate (16+)
6.4%
In Labor Force (19–64)
71.8%
SNAP / Food Stamps
10.4%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$253,900
Median Rent
$855/mo
Total Housing Units
27,385
Owner-Occupied
62.6%
Renter-Occupied
37.4%
Vacancy Rate
33.7%
Married Couple Households
41.1%
Cohabiting Couple Households
8.1%
Male Householder, No Partner
21.6%
Female Householder, No Partner
29.2%
Average Household Size
2.17
Broadband Internet Access
76.5%
Housing Built Since 2010
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 37099.