Jackson Springs, North Carolina Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 250, Jackson Springs'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 Springs is a small community located in North Carolina, within Moore County. The total population is 250. It ranks as the 682nd most populous out of 772 Census-designated places in North Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in Jackson Springs is 13.9 years. This is 64% lower than the state median of 39.1 years. With 54.0% of the population under 18, Jackson Springs has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Jackson Springs is $100,144. This is 38% higher than the state median of $72,388. It is also 24% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 3.2%. This is 75% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.0%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Jackson Springs, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $222,100. Housing costs are 23% lower than the state median of $288,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Jackson Springs is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 50% higher than the state average of 66.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Jackson Springs has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.8% of all residents. Asian residents account for 1.6%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (94.8% vs 60.0%). The Asian population (1.6%) is well below the state average of 3.3%.

Education

0.0% 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. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Jackson Springs, 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.