Jackson County

Jackson County

POPULATION
43,327
AREA
494 mi²

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Jackson County is a county located in the western part of the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2020 census, the population was 43,109. Since 1913, its county seat has been Sylva, which replaced Webster. Cullowhee is the site of Western Carolina University. In the early 21st century, the university has more than 12,000 students, nearly twice the number of the permanent residents of Cullowhee. The university has a strong influence in the region and county.

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Location

North Carolina United States

Coordinates

35.27993° N, 83.12248° W