Mount Jackson, VA is a small town located in the Shenandoah Valley. With a population of 2,041 and a population density of 582 people per square mile, it is an ideal location for those looking to enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of rural life while still maintaining close proximity to major cities and attractions. Mount Jackson offers numerous year-round outdoor activities including hiking and biking along the beautiful Appalachian Trail, canoeing or kayaking on the Shenandoah River, fishing in one of the many stocked streams and ponds, or golfing at one of the local courses. For shopping enthusiasts there are several local businesses offering antiques, art galleries, clothing stores, jewelry stores, gift shops and more. When it comes to entertainment there is something for everyone with festivals throughoutthe year such as Apple Blossom Festival, Augustoberfest Beer Festival and 4th of July Celebration. There are also local sporting events hosted by organizations like Shenandoah Valley Little League Baseball as well as soccer and softball leagues in nearby towns such as New Market and Edinburg.
The population in Mount Jackson is 2,041. There are 554 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Mount Jackson is 38.3, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Mount Jackson is 2.7, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Mount Jackson
- 48.3% are married
- 11.8% are divorced
- 24.0% are married with children
- 24.4% have children, but are single
Race in Mount Jackson
- 60.3% are White
- 0.8% are Black
- 2.5% are Asian
- 0.6% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 32.2% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 3.6% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander