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MICROPOLITAN AREA · 2010 ACS

Jacksonville Micro

Jacksonville, TX · 1 counties · 50,845 residents · 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 $36,966. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $68,100. The poverty rate of 22.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
50,845
+9%since 2000
from 46,659 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
48 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 44 / sq mi in 2000
Median age
37.4
+4%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
40K43K47K50K53K1990201020202024Jacksonville
202452K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2010
Under 57.1%(3,627)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 97.3%(3,713)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 147.2%(3,647)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 197.6%(3,848)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 246.1%(3,094)
US avg: 7%
25 to 3411.8%(5,989)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 4412.2%(6,180)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5413.5%(6,862)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 6412.3%(6,277)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 748.3%(4,212)
US avg: 7%
75 to 844.8%(2,426)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over1.9%(970)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,966
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,313 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,230
+23%since 2000
from $13,980 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.4%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 17.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.450
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade14.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 7%
Construction4%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing2.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,100
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$583
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $412 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.8%
−40.0 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
27.6% rent
Vacancy rate
18.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
+1%since 2009
from 1.8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Jacksonville on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic69.3%(32,347)
Black15.9%(7,409)
Hispanic / Latino13.2%(6,178)
Asian0.4%(177)
Other0%
2010
White, non-Hispanic62.7%(31,892)
Black14.6%(7,401)
Hispanic / Latino20.6%(10,499)
Asian0.4%(221)
Other1.2%(586)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican17.8%(8,892)
Honduran0.3%(162)
Nicaraguan0.3%(152)
Salvadoran0.1%(39)
Peruvian0.1%(35)
Spaniard0%(18)
Cuban0%(14)
Ancestry
English16.2%(8,119)
Irish13.1%(6,532)
German9.1%(4,565)
American5.5%(2,730)
French2.5%(1,268)
Scotch-Irish1.8%(925)
Scottish1.7%(828)
Italian1.2%(617)
Dutch1.1%(566)
Russian0.6%(291)
Welsh0.4%(207)
Czech0.4%(198)
+ 21 more ancestry groups with data
Swedish0.4%(182)
Norwegian0.4%(179)
Polish0.3%(143)
Danish0.3%(139)
British0.2%(102)
Arab0.2%(100)
Canadian0.2%(98)
Lebanese0.2%(78)
Serbian0.1%(45)
Australian0.1%(44)
Hungarian0.1%(36)
West Indian0.1%(28)
Romanian0%(15)
Austrian0%(13)
Ukrainian0%(12)
Greek0%(9)
Slovak0%(9)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
74.2%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 68.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.6 min
+27%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.2%
−30.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
49.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
10.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.4%
−39.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married33%(6,889)
Married53.2%(11,090)
Widowed3.8%(796)
Divorced10%(2,075)
Women 15+
Never married24.4%(4,934)
Married53.4%(10,802)
Widowed11.8%(2,383)
Divorced10.4%(2,098)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jacksonville, TX?

Jacksonville, TX has about 50,845 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jacksonville, TX?

The typical household in Jacksonville, TX earns about $36,966 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 $68,100, and the typical rent is about $583 a month.

How educated are people in Jacksonville, TX?

About 11.8% 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 22.4% 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 9,796 residents, a change of about 24 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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