Population 296 · Census ACS 2020–24
Choose a measure to map it.Tap a measure to map it. Swipe the row for more. Arrows show the change since 2006–10.
Median age by neighborhoodHistory and comparison ↓︎
Younger residents
Older residents
Colorblind friendly
off
More maps of North Jackson: Best Neighborhoods · Walk Grade · Household income · Home prices · Race · Politics · Traffic noise · Internet
Population and households in North Jackson
Household size in North Jackson
| Period | North Jackson | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.37 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.34 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.55 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.59 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.21 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in North Jackson average 2.59 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is bigger than in Pennsylvania as a whole, where it has 2.46 people. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.37, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in North Jackson
| Period | North Jackson | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.5 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 49.8 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 48.0 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.9 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | −2.6 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
North Jackson skews older than the country: its median age is 43.9, against 40.1 nationally.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in North Jackson
| Period | North Jackson | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.8% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.9% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.6% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.4% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +3.7 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in North Jackson than nationally: 9.4%, against 11.6%.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in North Jackson
Renters in North Jackson
| Period | North Jackson | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.8% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.5% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 11.8% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 18.2% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.5 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
North Jackson is largely a place of homeowners: only 18.2% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 60.0% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in North Jackson
| Period | North Jackson | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.6% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 38.4% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 42.9% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 37.8% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +4.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 37.8% of the housing in North Jackson, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in North Jackson
| Period | North Jackson | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1969 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1966 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1980 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1972 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in North Jackson run older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1972 against 1980. Even so, homes here are newer than in Pennsylvania as a whole, where the median home dates to 1967.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in North Jackson
| Period | North Jackson | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $627 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $751 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $921 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,088 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$460 | +$494 | +$606 |
The median renter in North Jackson pays $1,088 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 27.6% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in North Jackson
Bachelor's degrees in North Jackson
| Period | North Jackson | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.3% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.3% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.0% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.0% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in North Jackson: 18.0% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in North Jackson
| Period | North Jackson | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.3% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.2% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.4% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.7% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.5 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in North Jackson is a bit above the national rate: 91.7% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The picture is much the same across Pennsylvania.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in North Jackson
| Period | North Jackson | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.0% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.0% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.0% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.6% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.6%, unemployment in North Jackson is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
North Jackson compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Jackson | 2.59 | 43.9 | 9.4% | 18.2% | 37.8% | 1972 | $1,088 | 18.0% | 91.7% | 5.6% |
| Susquehanna | 2.46 | 46.5 | 9.0% | 19.0% | 32.1% | 1978 | $998 | 17.7% | 90.4% | 4.3% |
| Lakeview | 2.59 | 44.7 | 5.5% | 15.4% | 37.8% | 1981 | $1,165 | 19.2% | 91.8% | 3.2% |
| Brushville | 2.45 | 45.3 | 9.7% | 20.6% | 30.7% | 1977 | $988 | 16.1% | 91.8% | 5.2% |
| Thompson | 2.54 | 47.2 | 9.8% | 19.0% | 46.1% | 1970 | $1,039 | 20.0% | 92.8% | 9.1% |
| Susquehanna Depot | 2.72 | 38.5 | 13.3% | 28.6% | 22.9% | 1939 | $765 | 12.1% | 88.6% | 11.5% |
| Melrose | 2.48 | 42.2 | 15.1% | 29.6% | 31.4% | 1974 | $988 | 15.7% | 86.9% | 3.6% |
| Oakland | 2.33 | 45.2 | 15.5% | 25.8% | 19.5% | 1972 | $737 | 11.8% | 91.8% | 8.1% |
| Lanesboro | 2.46 | 41.2 | 16.0% | 31.8% | 25.2% | 1976 | $945 | 13.6% | 86.8% | 3.6% |
| Jackson | 2.64 | 44.6 | 5.7% | 15.4% | 37.7% | 1981 | $1,135 | 19.3% | 92.0% | 4.6% |
| Starrucca | 2.33 | 53.2 | 8.5% | 7.9% | 50.7% | 1971 | $873 | 24.8% | 90.8% | 6.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
Cities with similar populations: Carlyle, KS · Bypro, KY · Callicoon Center, NY · Campbell, MN · Campbellton, TX · Campton Lower Village, NH · Canadohta Lake, PA · Cane Beds, AZ · Canyon, MN · Byers Crossroads, GA
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up North Jackson. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
No other site shows detail at this level for free. We are able to keep this site free by receiving a small commission from the referring links on this page. Please share or cite this page if you aren’t able to otherwise support our work.