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Jacksonville

Texas · 13,997 residents · 15.147 sq mi
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Jacksonville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,769. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 21% 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 $87,100. At a median age of 33.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 31% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% 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
13,997
+1%since 2000
from 13,868 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
924 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 916 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.8
+8%since 2000
from 31.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
13K13K14K14K15K1990201020202024Jacksonville
202414K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,769
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,800 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,369
+50%since 2000
from $13,541 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.6%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.2%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 23.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.5%
US avg: 10%
Information10%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,100
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$766
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $404 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 57.5% in 2000
44.2% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+8%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic53.5%(7,424)
Black21.5%(2,988)
Hispanic / Latino23%(3,195)
Asian0.6%(85)
Other0%
Diversity Score75.5%(10,468)
2020
White, non-Hispanic35.1%(4,915)
Black19.6%(2,747)
Hispanic / Latino41.1%(5,749)
Asian0.8%(105)
Other2.1%(293)
Diversity Score82.5%(11,546)
Diversity Score
82
+9%since 2000
from 75 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.9%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
69.2%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 62.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
+61%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 76.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2011
from 5.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2011
from 60.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.3%
−31.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
52.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
19.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
25.4%
−45.1 ptssince 2013
from 70.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jacksonville, Texas?

Jacksonville, Texas has about 13,997 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jacksonville, Texas?

The typical household in Jacksonville, Texas earns about $43,769 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jacksonville, Texas expensive?

In Jacksonville, Texas, the median home is worth about $87,100, and the typical rent is about $766 a month.

How educated are people in Jacksonville, Texas?

About 20.9% of adults age 25 and over in Jacksonville, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jacksonville, Texas?

About 18.2% of people in Jacksonville, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jacksonville, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Jacksonville, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,232 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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