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Jacksonville Beach

Florida · 23,615 residents (2025 est.) · 7.318 sq mi
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Jacksonville Beach is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $120,698. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 60% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $575,800. With a median age of 46.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
60% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 140%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
23,654
+13%since 2000
from 20,990 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,232 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 2,868 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
46.1
+20%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:23,615 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$120,698
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,922 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$79,262
+189%since 2000
from $27,467 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
67.2%
+24.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.486
+6%since 2010
from 0.459 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services12.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade10.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration9.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Information6.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade3.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$575,800
+140%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $131,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,848
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $764 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
68.8%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 59.7% in 2000
31.2% rent
Vacancy rate
15.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.4%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 30.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.2%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.8
+70%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
82
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89%(18,675)
Black4.7%(996)
Hispanic / Latino3%(628)
Asian1.6%(341)
Other0%
Diversity Score22.2%(4,665)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.8%(20,291)
Black2.3%(549)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(1,131)
Asian1.4%(340)
Other5.7%(1,343)
Diversity Score32.2%(7,625)
Diversity Score
32
+45%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
59.5%
+29.6 ptssince 2000
from 29.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.4%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 89.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
25.9%
+16.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.7 min
+45%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.3%
−16.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
26.4%
+21.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 6.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 69.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
57.7%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 65.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.9%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
48.1%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
5.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.6%
−39.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2012
from 10.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.2%
−80.6 ptssince 2013
from 87.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.6%
+8.8 ptssince 2017
from 86.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2016
from 91.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2016
from 2.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jacksonville Beach, Florida?

Jacksonville Beach, Florida has about 23,654 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jacksonville Beach, Florida?

The typical household in Jacksonville Beach, Florida earns about $120,698 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jacksonville Beach, Florida expensive?

In Jacksonville Beach, Florida, the median home is worth about $575,800, and the typical rent is about $1,848 a month.

How educated are people in Jacksonville Beach, Florida?

About 59.5% of adults age 25 and over in Jacksonville Beach, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jacksonville Beach, Florida?

About 4.8% of people in Jacksonville Beach, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jacksonville Beach, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Jacksonville Beach, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,815 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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