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Jacksonville

Alabama · 14,385 residents · 10.908 sq mi
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Jacksonville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,530. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 71% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $150,000. At a median age of 24.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 26.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 24.2
US median: 38.8
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,385
+71%since 2000
from 8,404 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,319 / sq mi
+71%since 2000
from 770 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
24.2
−8%since 2000
from 26.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K10K11K13K15K1990201020202024Jacksonville
202414K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,530
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,726 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,691
+42%since 2000
from $16,035 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.7%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 24.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information22.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade6.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$150,000
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$634
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $427 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
47.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 50.5% in 2000
52.5% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+8%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic75.1%(6,315)
Black20.1%(1,693)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(157)
Asian1.3%(106)
Other0%
Diversity Score46.8%(3,935)
2020
White, non-Hispanic54.4%(7,826)
Black35.3%(5,085)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(453)
Asian2.3%(334)
Other3%(426)
Diversity Score70.1%(10,085)
Diversity Score
70
+50%since 2000
from 47 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 31.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.3%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 80.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
+41%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 85.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.3%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.4%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 14.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2011
from 57.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.9%
−36.9 ptssince 2009
from 68.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
Female
54.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.1%
−79.4 ptssince 2013
from 88.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jacksonville, Alabama?

Jacksonville, Alabama has about 14,385 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jacksonville, Alabama?

The typical household in Jacksonville, Alabama earns about $41,530 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jacksonville, Alabama expensive?

In Jacksonville, Alabama, the median home is worth about $150,000, and the typical rent is about $634 a month.

How educated are people in Jacksonville, Alabama?

About 31.5% of adults age 25 and over in Jacksonville, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jacksonville, Alabama?

About 26.1% of people in Jacksonville, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jacksonville, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Jacksonville, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,102 residents, a change of about 40 percent over that period.

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