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Jacksonville, TX · 1 counties · 53,337 residents (2025 est.) · 1,052.955 sq mi
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Jacksonville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $61,261. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $169,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 80%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
51,886
+11%since 2000
from 46,659 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
49 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 44 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.2
+6%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:53,337 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
40K43K47K50K53K1990201020202024Jacksonville
202452K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,261
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,313 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,734
+106%since 2000
from $13,980 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.9%
+21.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.463
+3%since 2010
from 0.450 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade13.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction4%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing2.1%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$169,300
+80%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$933
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $412 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
74.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
26.0% rent
Vacancy rate
13.6%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.9%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+57%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
87
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic69.3%(32,347)
Black15.9%(7,409)
Hispanic / Latino13.2%(6,178)
Asian0.4%(177)
Other0%
Diversity Score58%(27,069)
Segregation Score0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic58.8%(30,496)
Black12.8%(6,627)
Hispanic / Latino23.9%(12,422)
Asian0.4%(230)
Other4.1%(2,111)
Diversity Score72.4%(37,568)
Segregation Score29.7%(15,413)
Diversity Score
72
+25%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
30
−17%since 2020
from 36 in 2020
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.9%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.0%
+13.6 ptssince 2000
from 68.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.9 min
+65%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.8%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.4%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 6.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 54.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.6%
−20.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
49.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
9.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.2%
−42.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2012
from 13.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
19.9%
−56.2 ptssince 2013
from 76.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.6%
+17.0 ptssince 2017
from 66.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
79.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2016
from 79.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
19.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 19.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
In this metro

Principal cities

JacksonvilleCENTRAL14,658
What's inside

1 component county

Cherokee CountyCENTRAL53,337
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jacksonville, TX?

Jacksonville, TX has about 51,886 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jacksonville, TX?

The typical household in Jacksonville, TX earns about $61,261 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jacksonville, TX expensive?

In Jacksonville, TX, the median home is worth about $169,300, and the typical rent is about $933 a month.

How educated are people in Jacksonville, TX?

About 18.9% of adults age 25 and over in Jacksonville, TX hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jacksonville, TX?

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

Has Jacksonville, TX grown since 1990?

Yes, Jacksonville, TX has grown since 1990. The population has added about 10,837 residents, a change of about 26 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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