JAARS, North Carolina Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 715, JAARS's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

JAARS is a small community located in North Carolina, within Union County. The total population is 715. It ranks as the 522nd most populous out of 772 Census-designated places in North Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in JAARS is 33.0 years. This is 16% lower than the state median of 39.1 years. With 40.0% of the population under 18, JAARS has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in JAARS is $65,777. This is 9% lower than the state median of $72,388. It is also 19% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 27.8%. This is 114% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.0%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in JAARS, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $9,999. Housing costs are 97% lower than the state median of $288,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 0.2x, JAARS is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 82.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 24% higher than the state average of 66.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in JAARS is Black or African American, making up 72.9% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 27.1%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (27.1%) is well below the state average of 60.0%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (72.9% vs 20.0%).

Education

40.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 14% higher than the state rate of 35.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 76.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for JAARS, North Carolina is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against North Carolina state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 772 Census-designated places in North Carolina. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.