Jackson, North Carolina

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Jackson, North Carolina
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Jackson Town Hall on West Jefferson Street
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Location of Jackson, North Carolina
Coordinates: 36°23′24″N77°25′10″W / 36.39000°N 77.41944°W / 36.39000; -77.41944
Country United States
State North Carolina
County Northampton
Area
[1]
  Total1.01 sq mi (2.62 km2)
  Land1.01 sq mi (2.62 km2)
  Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[2]
108 ft (33 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total430
  Density425.74/sq mi (164.39/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
27845
Area code 252
FIPS code 37-34000 [3]
GNIS feature ID2405900 [2]

Jackson is a town in Northampton County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 513 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Northampton County. [4]

Contents

Jackson is part of the Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina Micropolitan Statistical Area.

History

The town of Jackson traces its origins to the creation of Northampton County in 1741 by the Colonial Assembly of North Carolina. The location was chosen to be a central site for the courthouse. [5] Initially known as Northampton Courthouse, the area began to develop around the courthouse square. By 1762, Jeptha Atherton had purchased the courthouse lands, and by 1798, the area had a tavern and a storehouse. [5]

In 1826, the town was renamed Jackson in honour of General Andrew Jackson, a hero of the Battle of New Orleans and later President of the United States. [5] Jackson became a political hub with intense debates between Whigs and Democrats. In 1825, General Lafayette, a Revolutionary War hero, visited the town. [5] By the early 19th century, horse racing and breeding brought national attention to Northampton County. The famous thoroughbred sire Sir Archie was brought to Mowfield Plantation near Jackson in 1816. [5]

The Amis-Bragg House, Church of the Saviour and Cemetery, Jackson Historic District, Mowfield, Northampton County Courthouse Square, and Verona are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. [6]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.0 square mile (2.6 km2), all land.

Climate

Climate data for Jackson, North Carolina (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1948–present)
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecYear
Record high °F (°C)80
(27)
84
(29)
92
(33)
97
(36)
98
(37)
102
(39)
105
(41)
105
(41)
105
(41)
101
(38)
86
(30)
81
(27)
105
(41)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C)50.1
(10.1)
53.6
(12.0)
61.2
(16.2)
71.3
(21.8)
78.1
(25.6)
85.7
(29.8)
89.2
(31.8)
87.3
(30.7)
81.6
(27.6)
71.5
(21.9)
61.3
(16.3)
53.3
(11.8)
70.3
(21.3)
Daily mean °F (°C)39.5
(4.2)
41.9
(5.5)
48.6
(9.2)
58.0
(14.4)
66.4
(19.1)
74.7
(23.7)
78.7
(25.9)
77.0
(25.0)
71.0
(21.7)
59.7
(15.4)
49.6
(9.8)
42.6
(5.9)
59.0
(15.0)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C)28.8
(−1.8)
30.2
(−1.0)
35.9
(2.2)
44.8
(7.1)
54.6
(12.6)
63.7
(17.6)
68.1
(20.1)
66.6
(19.2)
60.5
(15.8)
47.9
(8.8)
38.0
(3.3)
31.8
(−0.1)
47.6
(8.7)
Record low °F (°C)−8
(−22)
−4
(−20)
12
(−11)
19
(−7)
31
(−1)
43
(6)
50
(10)
44
(7)
39
(4)
22
(−6)
15
(−9)
−1
(−18)
−8
(−22)
Average precipitation inches (mm)3.74
(95)
2.89
(73)
4.39
(112)
3.64
(92)
4.02
(102)
4.74
(120)
5.99
(152)
5.16
(131)
5.23
(133)
3.82
(97)
3.56
(90)
3.71
(94)
50.89
(1,293)
Average snowfall inches (cm)2.8
(7.1)
0.8
(2.0)
0.2
(0.51)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.1
(0.25)
1.1
(2.8)
5.0
(13)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in)9.58.29.68.29.29.29.88.98.36.67.68.7103.8
Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in)1.20.90.20.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.10.63.0
Source: NOAA [7] [8]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1850 300
1870 181
1880 25540.9%
1890 750194.1%
1900 441−41.2%
1910 52719.5%
1920 5799.9%
1930 67716.9%
1940 75812.0%
1950 85312.5%
1960 765−10.3%
1970 762−0.4%
1980 720−5.5%
1990 592−17.8%
2000 69517.4%
2010 513−26.2%
2020 430−16.2%
U.S. Decennial Census [9]

2020 census

Jackson racial composition [10]
RaceNumberPercentage
White (non-Hispanic)23654.88%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)15335.58%
Native American 20.47%
Asian 61.4%
Other/Mixed 266.05%
Hispanic or Latino 71.63%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 430 people, 245 households, and 142 families residing in the town.

2000 census

As of the census [3] of 2000, there were 695 people, 218 households, and 148 families residing in the town. The population density was 683.8 inhabitants per square mile (264.0/km2). There were 243 housing units at an average density of 239.1 per square mile (92.3/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 51.94% White, 47.63% African American, 0.14% Asian, 0.14% from other races, and 0.14% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.29% of the population.

There were 218 households, out of which 27.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.2% were married couples living together, 15.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.7% were non-families. 28.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 2.97.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 18.4% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 24.5% from 25 to 44, 22.3% from 45 to 64, and 27.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.2 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $29,375, and the median income for a family was $34,000. Males had a median income of $27,917 versus $18,875 for females. The per capita income for the town was $14,588. About 18.6% of families and 19.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 31.3% of those under age 18 and 10.8% of those age 65 or over.

Education

The elementary school serving Jackson is Central Elementary School. CES is the newest school in Northampton County; it opened it doors for the 2006-2007 school year. It combined Seaboard Coates Elementary and Jackson Eastside Elementary schools.[ citation needed ]

Also housed in Jackson is the Central Services building for Northampton County Schools. Northampton County Schools is the local educational agency for the district. The system includes seven schools.[ citation needed ]

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