Wealth Index

The wealth index reflects the overall economic prosperity and financial well-being of a county's residents based on income levels, employment rates, and income inequality metrics.

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Income Statistics Overview

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Metric Jackson County North Carolina Avg US Average
Median Household Income $53,266 $69,937 $78,145
Median Personal Income $53,266 $69,937 $78,145
Average income growth 4.1% 4.1% 4.1%

Household Income Trend

Median Household Income Over Time

Jackson County
United States
Year Jackson County United States

Economic Inequality in Jackson County | Gender Pay Gap | Gini Index

Metric Jackson County North Carolina Avg US Average
Gini Index 0.557 0.561 0.570
Male Median Income $47,311 $60,778 $67,746
Female Median Income $45,206 $50,560 $54,793
Gender Pay Gap 4.4% 16.8% 19.1%

Income by Sex Over Time

Male
Female
Year Male Income Female Income Gap %

Employment

Metric Jackson County North Carolina Avg US Average
Unemployment Rate 6.4% 4.7% 5.2%
Working from Home 6.0% 14.5% 13.4%
Commute time (minutes) 18 21 22

Unemployment Rate Over Time

Jackson County
United States
Year Jackson County United States