Jacksonville is a city of 72,723 people in North Carolina. This skews young, with a median age of 23.3. Owners hold 37% of the housing stock. People stay put here: 63% were in the same home a year ago. The average commute runs 15 minutes. The typical home is worth $157,000, having more than doubled since 2000.
Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.
Section 09 · Service history
Veterans
Veterans by period of service, 2020
Gulf War (2001 or later)54.9%(3,290)
US avg: 20.6%
Gulf War (1990s)33.5%(2,008)
US avg: 21.4%
Vietnam era22.9%(1,370)
US avg: 35.2%
Korean War3.1%(185)
US avg: 7.6%
World War II1.1%(63)
US avg: 2.9%
Share of the 5,993 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.
How many people live in Jacksonville, North Carolina?
Jacksonville, North Carolina has about 72,723 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Jacksonville, North Carolina?
The typical household in Jacksonville, North Carolina earns about $45,754 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Jacksonville, North Carolina expensive?
In Jacksonville, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $157,000, and the typical rent is about $1,032 a month.
How educated are people in Jacksonville, North Carolina?
About 25.0% of adults age 25 and over in Jacksonville, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Jacksonville, North Carolina?
About 13.7% of people in Jacksonville, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.
Has Jacksonville, North Carolina grown since 1990?
Yes, Jacksonville, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 42,710 residents, a change of about 142 percent over that period.
