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Jacksonville

Arkansas · 29,477 residents · 28.69 sq mi
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Jacksonville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,587. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $126,900. At a median age of 33.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
29,477
−1%since 2000
from 29,916 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,027 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 1,043 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.5
+14%since 2000
from 29.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
28K29K30K31K31K1990201020202024Jacksonville
202429K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,587
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,460 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,189
+48%since 2000
from $16,369 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.3%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance7.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services7.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$126,900
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$838
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $489 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
46.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 47.3% in 2000
53.5% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+32%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic67.2%(20,104)
Black24.6%(7,357)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(1,012)
Asian1.9%(580)
Other0%
Diversity Score56.9%(17,031)
2020
White, non-Hispanic43.2%(12,743)
Black39.9%(11,757)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(2,180)
Asian1.8%(542)
Other3.5%(1,022)
Diversity Score76.9%(22,680)
Diversity Score
77
+35%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.8%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.8%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 85.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.1 min
+55%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 81.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 7.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 65.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.4%
−35.8 ptssince 2009
from 63.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
52.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
4.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.9%
−75.6 ptssince 2013
from 83.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jacksonville, Arkansas?

Jacksonville, Arkansas has about 29,477 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jacksonville, Arkansas?

The typical household in Jacksonville, Arkansas earns about $48,587 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jacksonville, Arkansas expensive?

In Jacksonville, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $126,900, and the typical rent is about $838 a month.

How educated are people in Jacksonville, Arkansas?

About 21.8% of adults age 25 and over in Jacksonville, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jacksonville, Arkansas?

About 19.6% of people in Jacksonville, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jacksonville, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Jacksonville, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 376 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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