JAARS, NC

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2023 Population

769

13.3% 1-year decline

US Senator

Thom Tillis

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Budd

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

42.1

0.708% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

25.4%

10.7% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$64,107

5.64% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$9,999

2023 Employed Population

199

26.8% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, JAARS, NC had a population of 769 people with a median age of 42.1 and a median household income of $64,107. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of JAARS, NC declined from 887 to 769, a −13.3% decrease and its median household income grew from $60,685 to $64,107, a 5.64% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in JAARS, NC are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (69.8%), White (Non-Hispanic) (30.2%), White (Hispanic) (0%), Black or African American (Hispanic) (0%), and American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (0%).

None of the households in JAARS, NC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

89.6% of the residents in JAARS, NC are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in JAARS, NC was $9,999, and the homeownership rate was 91.6%.

Most people in JAARS, NC worked at home, and the average commute time was 38.8 minutes. The average car ownership in JAARS, NC was 1 car per household.

United States North Carolina Union County, NC Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC

Population & Diversity

JAARS, NC is home to a population of 769 people, from which 89.6% are citizens. As of 2023, 12.6% of JAARS, NC residents were born outside of the country (97 people).

In 2023, there were 2.31 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (537 people) in JAARS, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 232 White (Non-Hispanic) and 0 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

89.6%

2023 Citizenship

89.2%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 89.6% of JAARS, NC residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in JAARS, NC was 89.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in JAARS, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in JAARS, NC

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
537 ± 604
White (Non-Hispanic)
232 ± 108
White (Hispanic)
0 ± 14

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in JAARS, NC as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for North Carolina.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
214,508 ± 11,254 people
India
79,868 ± 6,912 people
Honduras
39,759 ± 4,886 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Carolina was Mexico, the natal country of 214,508 North Carolina residents, followed by India with 79,868 and Honduras with 39,759.

Foreign-Born Population

12.6%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

97 people

12.4%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

110 people

As of 2023, 12.6% of JAARS, NC residents (97 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in JAARS, NC was 12.4%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in JAARS, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
0 ± 24
Gulf War (1990s)
0 ± 20
Vietnam
0 ± 24

JAARS, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), NaNN times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of JAARS, NC employs 199 people. The largest industries in JAARS, NC are Manufacturing (119 people), Retail Trade (32 people), and Educational Services (21 people), and the highest paying industries are Manufacturing ($53,401), Total ($53,212), and Retail Trade ($36,500).

Males in North Carolina have an average income that is 1.31 times higher than the average income of females, which is $57,464. The income inequality in North Carolina (measured using the Gini index) is 0.47, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

199

2023 Value

± 169

−26.8%

1 Year decline

± 149%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in JAARS, NC declined at a rate of −26.8%, from 272 employees to 199 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in JAARS, NC, are Material Moving Occupations (93 people), Sales & Related Occupations (32 people), and Production Occupations (26 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of JAARS, NC.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in North Carolina (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

199

2023 Value

± 169

−26.8%

1 Year decline

± 149%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in JAARS, NC declined at a rate of −26.8%, from 272 employees to 199 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in JAARS, NC, are Manufacturing (119 people), Retail Trade (32 people), and Educational Services (21 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of JAARS, NC, though some of these residents may live in JAARS, NC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$53,844

Median earning men ± $890

$17,054

Median earning women ± $54,691

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Retail Trade ($36,500).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are .

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

Y-Axis

3.04%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.86M people employed in North Carolina. This represents a 3.04% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.9%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in North Carolina.

Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

Measure

In 2022, 0.944% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.805% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (2.16M), Some college (1.84M), and Bachelors Degree (1.63M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in JAARS, NC was $9,999 in 2023, which is 0.033 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between N/A and 2023 the median property value increased from N/A to $9,999, a N/A N/A. The homeownership rate in JAARS, NC is 91.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in JAARS, NC have an average commute time of 38.8 minutes, and they worked at home. Car ownership in JAARS, NC is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Housing

Property

$9,999

Median Property Value 2023

±N/A

$153

Median Property Taxes

±$114

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In JAARS, NC the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in JAARS, NC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

91.6%

Homeownership

2023

58.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 91.6% of the housing units in JAARS, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 78.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in JAARS, NC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

The following map shows all of the places in JAARS, NC colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$64,107

Median Household Income

± $5,754

167

Number of Households

± 123

In 2023, the median household income of the 167 households in JAARS, NC grew to $64,107 from the previous year's value of $60,685.

The following chart displays the households in JAARS, NC distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $50k - $60k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for JAARS, NC is from North Carolina.

0.47

2022 Wage GINI in North Carolina

0.47

2021 Wage GINI in North Carolina

In 2022, the income inequality in North Carolina was 0.47 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0732% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for North Carolina was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in North Carolina in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in North Carolina across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Worked At Home (46.7%)
Drove Alone (40.2%)
Carpooled (13.1%)

In 2023, 46.7% of workers in JAARS, NC worked at home, followed by those who drove alone to work (40.2%) and those who carpooled to work (13.1%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

38.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in JAARS, NC have a longer commute time (38.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 24.5% of the workforce in JAARS, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in JAARS, NC compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

1 car

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in JAARS, NC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in JAARS, NC have 1 car.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

25.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in JAARS, NC (176 out of 693 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 16 - 17, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in JAARS, NC is Black, followed by White and Native American.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

100% of the population of JAARS, NC has health coverage, with 33.7% on employee plans, 59.3% on Medicaid, 4.29% on Medicare, 2.73% on non-group plans, and 0% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Union County, NC see 1500 patients per year on average, which represents a 4.46% increase from the previous year (1436 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 3206 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 734 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Union County, NC.

1,500 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Union County, NC

Primary care physicians in Union County, NC see an average of 1,500 patients per year. This represents a 4.46% increase from the previous year (1,436 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Union County, NC in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 40.6% under 18 years, 8.19% between 18 and 34 years, 45.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 5.98% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 74.9% were men and 25.1% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

Uninsured

33.7%

Employer Coverage

59.3%

Medicaid

4.29%

Medicare

2.73%

Non-Group

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in JAARS, NC stayed by NaNN% from 0% to 0%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in JAARS, NC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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