Jackson Heights, North Carolina Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 794, Jackson Heights'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

Jackson Heights is a small community located in North Carolina, within Lenoir County. The total population is 794. It ranks as the 501st most populous out of 772 Census-designated places in North Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in Jackson Heights is 57.5 years. This is 47% higher than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Jackson Heights is $39,403. This is 46% lower than the state median of $72,388. It is also 51% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.7%. This is 10% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.0%. The unemployment rate is 1.0%. This is 78% lower than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $133,500. Housing costs are 54% lower than the state median of $288,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.4x. 74.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% higher than the state average of 66.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Jackson Heights is White (non-Hispanic), making up 76.7% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 17.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 11.3%.

Education

1.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 95% lower 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 91.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Jackson Heights, 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.