Jackson County, North Carolina
Jackson County: County in North Carolina, United States
About
Jackson County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2010 census, the population was 40,271 and a population density of 31 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 44,033 inhabitants. Its county seat is Sylva. The county was created 173 years ago in 1850.
Quick Facts about Jackson County
Population : | 44,033 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | North Carolina (United States) |
Different from : | Jackson County, Jackson County, Jackson County, Jackson County, Jackson County, Jackson County, Jackson County, Jackson County, Jackson County, Jackson County, Jackson County, Jackson County, Jackson County, Jackson County, Jackson County, Jackson County, Jackson County, Jackson Parish, Jackson County, Jackson County, Jackson County, Jackson County, Jackson County |
Area : | 1281 km2 |
Water as percent of area : | 0.8% |
Land as percent of area : | 99.2% |
Named for : | Andrew Jackson |
Capital : | Sylva |
Establishment : | January 01, 1851 |
Time Zone : | America/New_York |
Local time : | 15:53:45 (30th October 2024) |
Density : | 34 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | 8.54% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Jackson County is located at 35°17'15"N 83°8'27"W (35.2873900, -83.1408300). It has 6 neighbors: Rabun County, Macon County, Haywood County, Swain County, Transylvania County and Oconee County.
Jackson County map
The largest city of Jackson County is Sylva with a population of 2,739. Other cities include and Webster population 386. See all Jackson County cities & populated places.
Jackson County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Jackson County.
City Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Cullowhee | 6,228 | Township in Jackson County, North Carolina |
Sylva | 2,739 | Human settlement in Jackson County, North Carolina, United States of America |
Webster | 386 | City in North Carolina, US |
Dillsboro | 248 | Township in Jackson County, North Carolina |
- Official Website
Official website of Jackson County
Jackson County has 6 neighbours.
- Rabun County county in Georgia, United States
- Macon County county in North Carolina, United States
- Haywood County county in North Carolina, United States
- Swain County county in North Carolina, United States
- Transylvania County county in North Carolina, United States
- Oconee County county in South Carolina, United States
- Sylva
Demographics
The population of Jackson County increased by 8.54% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 40,271 | - | census |
2011 | 40,240 | -0.08% | estimation process |
2012 | 40,636 | 0.97% | estimation process |
2013 | 41,001 | 0.89% | estimation process |
2014 | 40,920 | -0.2% | estimation process |
2015 | 41,305 | 0.93% | estimation process |
2016 | 42,622 | 3.09% | estimation process |
2017 | 43,224 | 1.39% | estimation process |
2018 | 43,600 | 0.86% | estimation process |
2019 | 43,938 | 0.77% | estimation process |
2020 | 44,033 | 0.22% | estimation process |
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- Jackson County , Arkansas county in Arkansas, United States with a population of 16,636 people.
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- Jackson County , Kentucky county in Kentucky, United States with a population of 13,340 people.
- Jackson County , Kansas county in Kansas, United States with a population of 13,171 people.
- Jackson County , Tennessee county in Tennessee, United States with a population of 11,864 people.
- Jackson County , Minnesota county in Minnesota, United States with a population of 9,768 people.
- Jackson County , South Dakota county in South Dakota, United States with a population of 3,321 people.
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North Carolina Other Counties (more counties)
County Name | Population | Title |
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Wake County | 1,132,271 | County in North Carolina, United States |
Mecklenburg County | 1,128,945 | County in North Carolina, United States |
Charlotte | 900,350 | The fourteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Charlotte metropolitan area. |
Guilford County | 540,521 | County in North Carolina, United States of America |
Raleigh | 474,414 | The capital of North Carolina, Raleigh is a major center for business, government, and education. |
Forsyth County | 383,843 | County in North Carolina, United States of America |
West Raleigh | 338,759 | A census-designated place located in Wake County, North Carolina. |
Cumberland County | 336,364 | County in Maine, United States |
Durham County | 327,306 | County in North Carolina, United States of America |
Greensboro | 297,878 | The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Greensboro metropolitan area. |
Durham | 285,897 | The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Durham metropolitan area. |
Buncombe County | 263,477 | County in North Carolina, United States |
Winston-Salem | 248,112 | The fifth most populous city in North Carolina. |
Union County | 244,562 | County in North Carolina, United States |
New Hanover County | 236,613 | County in North Carolina, United States |
Gaston County | 226,568 | County in North Carolina, United States |