Jackson, North Carolina facts for kids
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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
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Northampton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.01 sq mi (2.62 km2) |
| • Land | 1.01 sq mi (2.62 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 108 ft (33 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 430 |
| • Density | 425.74/sq mi (164.39/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
27845
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| Area code(s) | 252 |
| FIPS code | 37-34000 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2405900 |
Jackson is a small town in Northampton County, North Carolina, United States. In 2020, about 430 people lived there. It is the main town, or county seat, of Northampton County. Jackson is also part of the Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina area.
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History of Jackson, North Carolina
The town of Jackson started when Northampton County was created in 1741. The North Carolina Colonial Assembly chose this spot. It was a good central place for the county's courthouse. At first, people called the area Northampton Courthouse. Over time, more buildings grew around the courthouse square.
By 1762, a person named Jeptha Atherton bought the land where the courthouse stood. By 1798, the area had a tavern and a store. These were important places for travelers and local people.
In 1826, the town got its new name, Jackson. This name honored General Andrew Jackson. He was a hero from the Battle of New Orleans. Later, he became a President of the United States. Jackson became a busy place for political discussions. People debated important ideas there.
In 1825, General Lafayette visited the town. He was a famous hero from the American Revolutionary War. In the early 1800s, horse racing and breeding became very popular. Northampton County became known for its horses. A famous racehorse, Sir Archie, came to a nearby farm called Mowfield Plantation in 1816.
Several historic places in Jackson are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These include the Amis-Bragg House, the Church of the Saviour and Cemetery, the Jackson Historic District, Mowfield, the Northampton County Courthouse Square, and Verona.
Geography and Climate
Jackson is a small town, covering about 1.0 square mile (2.6 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the town limits.
Weather in Jackson
Jackson, North Carolina, has a humid subtropical climate. This means it has hot, humid summers and mild winters. Here's a quick look at the weather:
| Climate data for Jackson, North Carolina (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1948–present) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| 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) | 9.5 | 8.2 | 9.6 | 8.2 | 9.2 | 9.2 | 9.8 | 8.9 | 8.3 | 6.6 | 7.6 | 8.7 | 103.8 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 1.2 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.6 | 3.0 |
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Population Changes in Jackson
The population of Jackson has changed over many years. Here's how it has grown and shrunk:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 300 | — | |
| 1870 | 181 | — | |
| 1880 | 255 | 40.9% | |
| 1890 | 750 | 194.1% | |
| 1900 | 441 | −41.2% | |
| 1910 | 527 | 19.5% | |
| 1920 | 579 | 9.9% | |
| 1930 | 677 | 16.9% | |
| 1940 | 758 | 12.0% | |
| 1950 | 853 | 12.5% | |
| 1960 | 765 | −10.3% | |
| 1970 | 762 | −0.4% | |
| 1980 | 720 | −5.5% | |
| 1990 | 592 | −17.8% | |
| 2000 | 695 | 17.4% | |
| 2010 | 513 | −26.2% | |
| 2020 | 430 | −16.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
People in Jackson (2020)
In 2020, the 2020 United States census counted 430 people living in Jackson. There were 245 households and 142 families.
Here's a breakdown of the different groups of people living in Jackson:
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 236 | 54.88% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 153 | 35.58% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.47% |
| Asian | 6 | 1.4% |
| Other/Mixed | 26 | 6.05% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 | 1.63% |
Education in Jackson
Jackson is home to Central Elementary School (CES). This school is the newest in Northampton County. It opened in the 2006-2007 school year. CES was formed by combining Seaboard Coates Elementary and Jackson Eastside Elementary schools.
The Central Services building for Northampton County Schools is also in Jackson. This building manages the local school district. The Northampton County Schools system includes seven different schools.
See also
In Spanish: Jackson (Carolina del Norte) para niños
