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Jacksonville

Florida · 821,784 residents · 747.261 sq mi
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Jacksonville has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $48,829. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $171,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.5
US median: 37.2
Average education
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 61%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
821,784
+12%since 2000
from 735,617 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
1,100 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 984 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.5
+5%since 2000
from 33.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
711K784K857K929K1.0M2000201020202024Jacksonville
2024978K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,829
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,316 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,227
+24%since 2000
from $20,337 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
28.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 28.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.447
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services12%
US avg: 7%
Public administration9.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$171,500
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$872
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $598 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
47.2%
−16.0 ptssince 2000
from 63.2% in 2000
38.3% rent
Vacancy rate
13.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 30.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.5
+68%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic62.2%(457,478)
Black28.7%(211,252)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(30,594)
Asian2.7%(20,165)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.4%(466,113)
2010
White, non-Hispanic55.1%(452,525)
Black30.1%(247,516)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(63,485)
Asian4.2%(34,731)
Other2.6%(21,123)
Diversity Score74.4%(611,484)
Diversity Score
74
+17%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 21.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.4 min
+48%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 80.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.4%
−31.7 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
51.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
9.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.5%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jacksonville, Florida?

Jacksonville, Florida has about 821,784 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jacksonville, Florida?

The typical household in Jacksonville, Florida earns about $48,829 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jacksonville, Florida expensive?

In Jacksonville, Florida, the median home is worth about $171,500, and the typical rent is about $872 a month.

How educated are people in Jacksonville, Florida?

About 24.0% of adults age 25 and over in Jacksonville, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jacksonville, Florida?

About 14.3% of people in Jacksonville, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

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