Where is Jackson County, North Carolina?
Jackson County is a county equivalent area found in North Carolina, USA. The county government of Jackson is found in the county seat of Sylva.
With a total 1,280.86 sq. km of land and water area, Jackson County, North Carolina is the 2204th largest county equivalent area in the United States. Home to 40,981 people, Jackson County has a total 26051 households earning 36951 on average per year.
Jackson County, North Carolina - Quick Facts
| FIPS Code | 37099 |
| Area Codes | 828 |
| Time Zone | EST |
| Major Cities | Sylva (population: 16,181), Cullowhee (population: 11,378), Whittier (population: 5,125), Cashiers (population: 1,736), Tuckasegee (population: 1,600), Sapphire (population: 1,011), Glenville (population: 790), Balsam (population: 94), Dillsboro (population: 43) |
| Land Area | 15,823 sq miles |
| Water Area | 491 sq miles |
| Household Income | $36,951 |
| Housing Units | 26,051 |
| Median Home Value | $172,800 |
| High School Grads | 85% of population |
| Holders of Bachelors Degrees | 28% of population |
| Retail Spending | $11,900 per capita |
| Food & Accomodation Sales | $74,029 per capita |
| Universities and Colleges | Southwestern Community College, Western Carolina University |
This page was last updated on June 30, 2016.