Jacksonboro, South Carolina Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 336, Jacksonboro'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

Jacksonboro is a small community located in South Carolina, within Colleton County. The total population is 336. It ranks as the 371st most populous out of 474 Census-designated places in South Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in Jacksonboro is 53.7 years. This is 34% higher than the state median of 40.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Jacksonboro is $113,242. This is 63% higher than the state median of $69,324. It is also 40% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.7%. This is 24% lower than the state poverty rate of 14.1%. The unemployment rate is 19.2%. This is 292% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $98,500. Housing costs are 62% lower than the state median of $259,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 0.9x, Jacksonboro is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 69.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% lower than the state average of 71.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Jacksonboro has a predominantly Black or African American population, comprising 86.3% of all residents. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 13.7%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (13.7%) is well below the state average of 61.9%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (86.3% vs 24.6%).

Education

13.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 58% lower than the state rate of 32.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 62.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Jacksonboro, South 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 South Carolina state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 474 Census-designated places in South Carolina. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.