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METRO AREA · 2010 ACS

Jacksonville Metro

Jacksonville, FL · 5 counties · 1,345,596 residents · 3,201.767 sq mi
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The short version

Jacksonville has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $53,450. Population has grown 20% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $195,839.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.4
US median: 37.2
Average education
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 65%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,345,596
+20%since 2000
from 1,122,750 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
420 / sq mi
+20%since 2000
from 351 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.4
+6%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
849K1.1M1.3M1.5M1.8M1990201020202024Jacksonville
20241.7M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,450
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,016 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,485
+27%since 2000
from $21,632 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
32.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 32.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.444
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services11.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration8.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$195,839
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $93,708 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$909
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $619 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
50.5%
−17.2 ptssince 2000
from 67.7% in 2000
32.9% rent
Vacancy rate
14.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 30.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.7
+68%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic70.7%(793,668)
Black21.3%(238,923)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(42,541)
Asian2.2%(25,126)
Other0%
Diversity Score53.8%(604,161)
2010
White, non-Hispanic65.8%(885,040)
Black21.3%(286,768)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(92,879)
Asian3.4%(45,412)
Other2.4%(31,796)
Diversity Score64.1%(862,584)
Diversity Score
64
+19%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 22.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 83.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.4 min
+44%since 2000
from 17.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.9%
−29.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
51.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
7.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.6%
−32.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
In this metro

Principal cities

JacksonvilleCENTRAL1,017,689
What's inside

5 component counties

Duval CountyCENTRAL1,062,963St. Johns CountyCENTRAL346,328Clay CountyCENTRAL239,593Nassau County106,879Baker County29,737
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jacksonville, FL?

Jacksonville, FL has about 1,345,596 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jacksonville, FL?

The typical household in Jacksonville, FL earns about $53,450 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jacksonville, FL expensive?

In Jacksonville, FL, the median home is worth about $195,839, and the typical rent is about $909 a month.

How educated are people in Jacksonville, FL?

About 26.1% of adults age 25 and over in Jacksonville, FL hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jacksonville, FL?

About 12.5% of people in Jacksonville, FL live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jacksonville, FL grown since 1990?

Yes, Jacksonville, FL has grown since 1990. The population has added about 420,383 residents, a change of about 45 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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