Jackson County, North Carolina

Total Population: 43,089

County Seat: Sylva

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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

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)78.6%
Hispanic or Latino7.7%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native7.0%
Two or More Races3.0%
Black (Non-Hispanic)2.2%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)1.2%
Other Race0.3%

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 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

89.8%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

30.0%

Enrolled in College (18+)

19.6%

Economics

6 fields

Median 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 fields

Median 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

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 37099.