Jackson (South), Macon, Cherokee & Clay Counties PUMA, NC

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2021 Population

112,996

0.91% 1-year growth

US Senator

Thom Tillis

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Budd

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

47.6

0.422% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

16.6%

1.28% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$47,511

5.5% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$187,300

2.24% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

45,114

3.66% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Jackson (South), Macon, Cherokee & Clay Counties PUMA, NC had a population of 113k people with a median age of 47.6 and a median household income of $47,511. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Jackson (South), Macon, Cherokee & Clay Counties PUMA, NC grew from 111,977 to 112,996, a 0.91% increase and its median household income grew from $45,034 to $47,511, a 5.5% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Jackson (South), Macon, Cherokee & Clay Counties PUMA, NC are White (Non-Hispanic) (88.5%), White (Hispanic) (2.43%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.26%), Other (Hispanic) (1.88%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.72%).

5.49% of the households in Jackson (South), Macon, Cherokee & Clay Counties PUMA, 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.

97.8% of the residents in Jackson (South), Macon, Cherokee & Clay Counties PUMA, NC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Jackson (South), Macon, Cherokee & Clay Counties PUMA, NC are Western Carolina University (3,186 degrees awarded in 2021), Southwestern Community College (199731) (802 degrees), and Tri-County Community College (243 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Jackson (South), Macon, Cherokee & Clay Counties PUMA, NC was $187,300, and the homeownership rate was 72.4%.

Most people in Jackson (South), Macon, Cherokee & Clay Counties PUMA, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Jackson (South), Macon, Cherokee & Clay Counties PUMA, NC was 2 cars per household.

Jackson (South), Macon, Cherokee & Clay Counties PUMA, NC borders Northwest Georgia Regional Commission (Northeast) PUMA, GA, Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA, Haywood, Madison, Swain, Graham & Jackson (North) Counties PUMA, NC, Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC, Easley & Clemson Cities PUMA, SC, Oak Ridge City (West) PUMA, TN, and Cleveland City PUMA, TN.

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Population & Diversity

Jackson (South), Macon, Cherokee & Clay Counties PUMA, NC is home to a population of 113k people, from which 97.8% are citizens. As of 2021, 3.72% of Jackson (South), Macon, Cherokee & Clay Counties PUMA, NC residents were born outside of the country (4.2k people).

In 2021, there were 36.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (100k people) in Jackson (South), Macon, Cherokee & Clay Counties PUMA, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.74k White (Hispanic) and 2.56k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Jackson (South), Macon, Cherokee & Clay Counties PUMA, NC are Spanish (4,643 households), Nepali, Marathi, or Other Indic Languages (195 households), and French (Incl. Cajun) (171 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

57,496

Women

50.9%

55,516

Men

49.1%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 113,012 inhabitants, with 49.1% men, and 50.9% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

97.8%

2021 Citizenship

97.5%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97.8% of Jackson (South), Macon, Cherokee & Clay Counties PUMA, NC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Jackson (South), Macon, Cherokee & Clay Counties PUMA, NC was 97.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Jackson (South), Macon, Cherokee & Clay Counties PUMA, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Jackson (South), Macon, Cherokee & Clay Counties PUMA, NC

White (Non-Hispanic)
100k ± 588
White (Hispanic)
2.74k ± 524
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
2.56k ± 433

5.43%

Hispanic Population

6.14k people

5.43% of the people in Jackson (South), Macon, Cherokee & Clay Counties PUMA, NC are hispanic (6.14k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Jackson (South), Macon, Cherokee & Clay Counties PUMA, NC as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
2,052 ± 1,102 people
Romania
212 ± 357 people
Germany
177 ± 326 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Jackson (South), Macon, Cherokee & Clay Counties PUMA, NC was Mexico, the natal country of 2,052 Jackson (South), Macon, Cherokee & Clay Counties PUMA, NC residents, followed by Romania with 212 and Germany with 177.

Foreign-Born Population

3.72%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

4.2k people

3.71%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

4.15k people

As of 2021, 3.72% of Jackson (South), Macon, Cherokee & Clay Counties PUMA, NC residents (4.2k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Jackson (South), Macon, Cherokee & Clay Counties PUMA, NC was 3.71%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Jackson (South), Macon, Cherokee & Clay Counties PUMA, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
4,643 households (4.28%)
Nepali, Marathi, or Other Indic Languages
195 households (0.18%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
171 households (0.158%)

5.49% of the households in Jackson (South), Macon, Cherokee & Clay Counties PUMA, NC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. 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.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Jackson (South), Macon, Cherokee & Clay Counties PUMA, NC was Spanish. 4.28% of the households in Jackson (South), Macon, Cherokee & Clay Counties PUMA, NC reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
4,356 ± 445
Gulf War (2001-)
941 ± 250
Gulf War (1990s)
843 ± 205

Jackson (South), Macon, Cherokee & Clay Counties PUMA, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 4.63 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Jackson (South), Macon, Cherokee & Clay Counties PUMA, NC employs 45.1k people. The largest industries in Jackson (South), Macon, Cherokee & Clay Counties PUMA, NC are Construction (3,969 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,702 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,784 people), and the highest paying industries are Couriers & messengers ($85,607), Architectural, engineering & related services ($83,619), and Offices of physicians ($81,815).

Males in Jackson (South), Macon, Cherokee & Clay Counties PUMA, NC have an average income that is 1.06 times higher than the average income of females, which is $47,831. The income inequality in Jackson (South), Macon, Cherokee & Clay Counties PUMA, NC (measured using the Gini index) is 0.449, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

21,290

Women

48.9%

22,233

Men

51.1%

The workforce of Jackson (South), Macon, Cherokee & Clay Counties PUMA, NC in 2020 was 43,523 people, with 48.9% woman, and 51.1% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Jackson (South), Macon, Cherokee & Clay Counties PUMA, NC.

With the upper buttons you can see the distribution of the average salary and add a filter by race.

Occupations

45.1k

2021 Value

3.66%

1 Year growth

± 3.66%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Jackson (South), Macon, Cherokee & Clay Counties PUMA, NC grew at a rate of 3.66%, from 43.5k employees to 45.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Jackson (South), Macon, Cherokee & Clay Counties PUMA, NC, are Cashiers (1,413 people), Landscaping and groundskeeping workers (1,231 people), and Retail salespersons (1,177 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Jackson (South), Macon, Cherokee & Clay Counties PUMA, 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

45.1k

2021 Value

3.66%

1 Year growth

± 3.66%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Jackson (South), Macon, Cherokee & Clay Counties PUMA, NC grew at a rate of 3.66%, from 43.5k employees to 45.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Jackson (South), Macon, Cherokee & Clay Counties PUMA, NC, are Construction (3,969 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,702 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,784 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Jackson (South), Macon, Cherokee & Clay Counties PUMA, NC, though some of these residents may live in Jackson (South), Macon, Cherokee & Clay Counties PUMA, NC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$35,332

Median earning men ± $2,056

$28,687

Median earning women ± $1,984

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($58,448), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($52,668), and Wholesale Trade ($50,567).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($62,642), Wholesale Trade ($46,587), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($35,378).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in North Carolina. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from North Carolina to other states, or from other states to North Carolina.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound North Carolina product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $53.7B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($49.7B) and Machinery ($44.5B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound North Carolina products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$462B

2020 Value in North Carolina

$926B

Projected 2050 Value in North Carolina

100% growth

In 2020, total outbound North Carolina trade was $462B. This is expected to increase 100% to $926B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound North Carolina trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from North Carolina to other states, or from other states to North Carolina.

Most Common Trade Partners

South Carolina
$32.8B
Virginia
$26.1B
Georgia
$18.1B

In 2020, the top outbound North Carolina domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was South Carolina with $32.8B, followed by Virginia with $26.1B and Georgia and $18.1B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that North Carolina shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in North Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 49.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (48.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.881%).

Thom Tillis and Ted Budd are the senators currently representing the state of North Carolina. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

North Carolina is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Jackson (South), Macon, Cherokee & Clay Counties PUMA, NC. Showing the available data for North Carolina.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (49.9%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (48.6%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.881%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in North Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 49.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (48.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.881%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in North Carolina for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from North Carolina

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Thom Tillis

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Ted Budd

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Thom Tillis and Ted Budd are the senators currently representing North Carolina.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in North Carolina over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from North Carolina

North Carolina is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for North Carolina have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Jackson (South), Macon, Cherokee & Clay Counties PUMA, NC awarded 4,231 degrees. The student population of Jackson (South), Macon, Cherokee & Clay Counties PUMA, NC in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 6,275 male students and 9,068 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Jackson (South), Macon, Cherokee & Clay Counties PUMA, NC are White (3,361 and 80.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (273 and 6.55%), Black or African American (178 and 4.27%), and American Indian or Alaska Native (138 and 3.31%).

The largest universities in Jackson (South), Macon, Cherokee & Clay Counties PUMA, NC by number of degrees awarded are Western Carolina University (3,186 and 75.3%), Southwestern Community College (199731) (802 and 19%), and Tri-County Community College (243 and 5.74%).

The most popular majors in Jackson (South), Macon, Cherokee & Clay Counties PUMA, NC are General Business Administration & Management (369 and 8.72%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (296 and 7%), and Registered Nursing (255 and 6.03%).

The median tuition cost in Jackson (South), Macon, Cherokee & Clay Counties PUMA, NC for a public four year colleges is $1,000 for in-state students and $5,000 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Jackson (South), Macon, Cherokee & Clay Counties PUMA, NC, the percentage of applicants admitted was 79.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 17.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 15,343 (40.9% men and 59.1% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 15,343 students enrolled in Jackson (South), Macon, Cherokee & Clay Counties PUMA, NC, 40.9% men and 59.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 11,898 records, of which 59.1% were women and 40.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
157 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
242 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
167 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Jackson (South), Macon, Cherokee & Clay Counties PUMA, NC was Criminal Justice - Safety Studies with 157 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Jackson (South), Macon, Cherokee & Clay Counties PUMA, NC according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Western Carolina University
3,186 degrees awarded
Southwestern Community College (199731)
802 degrees awarded
Tri-County Community College
243 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Western Carolina University with 3,186 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,691 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Jackson (South), Macon, Cherokee & Clay Counties PUMA, NC, which is 0.666 times less than the 2,540 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 3,361 degrees mean that there were 12.3 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 273 degrees awarded.

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.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 2-year ($2,348) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($3,367) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,180) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.848% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.477% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Jackson (South), Macon, Cherokee & Clay Counties PUMA, NC in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (28.2k), Some college (24.8k), and Bachelors Degree (13.6k).

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 Jackson (South), Macon, Cherokee & Clay Counties PUMA, NC was $187,300 in 2021, which is 0.765 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $183,200 to $187,300, a 2.24% increase. The homeownership rate in Jackson (South), Macon, Cherokee & Clay Counties PUMA, NC is 72.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Jackson (South), Macon, Cherokee & Clay Counties PUMA, NC have an average commute time of 22.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Jackson (South), Macon, Cherokee & Clay Counties PUMA, NC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Jackson (South), Macon, Cherokee & Clay Counties PUMA, NC is $47,511. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Jackson (South), Macon, Cherokee & Clay Counties PUMA, NC was Apex & Holly Springs Towns PUMA, NC with a value of $128,604, followed by Raleigh City (Northwest) & Morrisville Town PUMA, NC and Indian Trail & Stallings Towns PUMA, NC, with respective values of $120,640 and $112,051.

Housing

Property

$187,300

Median Property Value 2021

±$6,346

$35,676

Median Property Taxes

±$1,388

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 Jackson (South), Macon, Cherokee & Clay Counties PUMA, NC the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Jackson (South), Macon, Cherokee & Clay Counties PUMA, NC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

72.4%

Homeownership

2021

69.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 72.4% of the housing units in Jackson (South), Macon, Cherokee & Clay Counties PUMA, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 71.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Jackson (South), Macon, Cherokee & Clay Counties PUMA, NC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Jackson (South), Macon, Cherokee & Clay Counties PUMA, NC was Apex & Holly Springs Towns PUMA, NC with a value of $128,604, followed by Raleigh City (Northwest) & Morrisville Town PUMA, NC and Indian Trail & Stallings Towns PUMA, NC, with respective values of $120,640 and $112,051.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Jackson (South), Macon, Cherokee & Clay Counties PUMA, 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.

$47,511

Median Household Income

± $2,324

49.3k

Number of Households

± 1,716

In 2021, the median household income of the 49.3k households in Jackson (South), Macon, Cherokee & Clay Counties PUMA, NC grew to $47,511 from the previous year's value of $45,034.

The following chart displays the households in Jackson (South), Macon, Cherokee & Clay Counties PUMA, 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 $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.449

2021 Wage GINI in Jackson (South), Macon, Cherokee & Clay Counties PUMA, NC

0.441

2020 Wage GINI in Jackson (South), Macon, Cherokee & Clay Counties PUMA, NC

In 2021, the income inequality in Jackson (South), Macon, Cherokee & Clay Counties PUMA, NC was 0.449 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.79% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Jackson (South), Macon, Cherokee & Clay Counties PUMA, NC was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Jackson (South), Macon, Cherokee & Clay Counties PUMA, NC in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Jackson (South), Macon, Cherokee & Clay Counties PUMA, NC across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (80.9%)
Carpooled (9.16%)
Worked At Home (5.46%)

In 2021, 80.9% of workers in Jackson (South), Macon, Cherokee & Clay Counties PUMA, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.16%) and those who worked at home (5.46%).

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

22.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Jackson (South), Macon, Cherokee & Clay Counties PUMA, NC have a shorter commute time (22.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.63% of the workforce in Jackson (South), Macon, Cherokee & Clay Counties PUMA, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Jackson (South), Macon, Cherokee & Clay Counties PUMA, NC compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Jackson (South), Macon, Cherokee & Clay Counties PUMA, NC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Jackson (South), Macon, Cherokee & Clay Counties PUMA, NC have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

16.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Jackson (South), Macon, Cherokee & Clay Counties PUMA, NC (18k out of 109k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Jackson (South), Macon, Cherokee & Clay Counties PUMA, NC is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

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

85.8% of the population of Jackson (South), Macon, Cherokee & Clay Counties PUMA, NC has health coverage, with 33.2% on employee plans, 14.8% on Medicaid, 19.8% on Medicare, 15.7% on non-group plans, and 2.35% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in North Carolina see 1399 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.427% decrease from the previous year (1405 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1710 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 363 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,399 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in North Carolina

Primary care physicians in North Carolina see an average of 1,399 patients per year. This represents a 0.427% decrease from the previous year (1,405 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 18.6% under 18 years, 19.2% between 18 and 34 years, 36.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 26% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.7% were men and 52.3% were women.

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

Uninsured People

14.2%

Uninsured

33.2%

Employer Coverage

14.8%

Medicaid

19.8%

Medicare

15.7%

Non-Group

2.35%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Jackson (South), Macon, Cherokee & Clay Counties PUMA, NC grew by 3.47% from 13.7% to 14.2%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Jackson (South), Macon, Cherokee & Clay Counties PUMA, NC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.