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Jacob City

Florida · 217 residents · 3.047 sq mi
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Jacob City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,000. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 64 residents. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $67,700. With a median age of 52.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 57% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 52.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
2% 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
217
−23%since 2000
from 281 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
71 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 92 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
52.2
+50%since 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1612743885016141990201020202024Jacob City
2024230
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,000
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,583 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,195
+38%since 2000
from $11,037 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
4.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 26.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information7.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade4.6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$67,700
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$528
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $286 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.3%
−21.6 ptssince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
32.7% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+82%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic5%(14)
Black95%(267)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.8%(33)
2020
White, non-Hispanic6%(13)
Black88%(191)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other7%(15)
Diversity Score31.6%(69)
Diversity Score
32
+167%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
1.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.4%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 70.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.1 min
+27%since 2000
from 22.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 87.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
29.3%
+14.1 ptssince 2011
from 15.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
40.5%
−15.2 ptssince 2011
from 55.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.2%
−39.0 ptssince 2009
from 68.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 39.5% in 2009
Female
48.6%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.8%
−69.8 ptssince 2013
from 82.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jacob City, Florida?

Jacob City, Florida has about 217 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jacob City, Florida?

The typical household in Jacob City, Florida earns about $25,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jacob City, Florida expensive?

In Jacob City, Florida, the median home is worth about $67,700, and the typical rent is about $528 a month.

How educated are people in Jacob City, Florida?

About 1.6% of adults age 25 and over in Jacob City, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jacob City, Florida?

About 23.7% of people in Jacob City, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jacob City, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Jacob City, Florida has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 42 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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