Jackson Heights, North Carolina facts for kids
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Jackson Heights, North Carolina
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 Jackson Heights, North Carolina
Location in North Carolina
Jackson Heights, North Carolina
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Lenoir |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.45 sq mi (3.76 km2) |
| • Land | 1.45 sq mi (3.76 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,071 |
| • Density | 737.10/sq mi (284.59/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
28504
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| Area code(s) | 252 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2628639 |
Jackson Heights is a small community located in Lenoir County, North Carolina, in the United States. It is known as an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. It is also a census-designated place (CDP), which is an area the U.S. Census Bureau defines for gathering population data. In 2010, about 1,141 people lived here.
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Exploring Jackson Heights' Location
Jackson Heights is found in the middle part of Lenoir County. It is located about 4 miles (6.4 km) southwest of Kinston. Kinston is the main town, or county seat, of Lenoir County.
Major Roads Nearby
Two important roads, North Carolina Highway 11 and North Carolina Highway 55, run along the northwestern edge of Jackson Heights.
- These highways travel together northeast towards Kinston.
- NC 11 also goes southwest for about 28 miles (45 km) to Kenansville.
- NC 55 heads west for about 26 miles (42 km) to Mount Olive.
Another major road, U.S. Route 258, passes just southeast of Jackson Heights. This route goes northeast into Kinston and south for about 39 miles (63 km) to Jacksonville.
Land Area of the Community
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Jackson Heights covers an area of about 1.45 square miles (3.76 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water within its boundaries.
Population of Jackson Heights
The number of people living in Jackson Heights has changed over time. The U.S. Decennial Census helps us track these changes.
Population Figures
- In 2020, the population of Jackson Heights was 1,071 people.
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| 2020 | 1,071 | — | |
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See also
- In Spanish: Jackson Heights (Carolina del Norte) para niños
