Jackson, North Carolina

Jackson is a town in Northampton County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 513 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Northampton County.Jackson is part of the Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina Micropolitan Statistical Area.HistoryThe Amis-Bragg House, Church of the Saviour and Cemetery, Jackson Historic District, Mowfield, Northampton County Courthouse Square, and Verona are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.GeographyJackson is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.0sqmi, all of it land.DemographicsAs of the census of 2000, there were 695 people, 218 households, and 148 families residing in the town. The population density was 683.8 people per square mile (263.1/km²). There were 243 housing units at an average density of 239.1 per square mile (92.0/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 51.94% White, 47.63% African American, 0.14% Asian, 0.14% from other races, and 0.14% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.29% of the population.