Jacksonville Heights is a neighborhood of 10,709 people in Jacksonville. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. There are 4,303 people per square mile. Households here earn about 28% less than in Jacksonville as a whole. The poverty rate is 21.7%, above the 12.5% national rate. Median home value sits at $206,187. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Jacksonville Heights; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
60% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
10,709
Population density
4,303 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
41.6
US average: 38.9
Land area
2.49 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$50,222
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$27,472
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.6%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.7%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.440
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services11.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration10.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance10.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical10.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade4.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$206,187
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,041
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
59.6%
40.4% rent
Vacancy rate
9.6%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.47 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
36.1%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.1%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.1
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic27.3%(2,927)
Black47.3%(5,069)
Hispanic / Latino19.5%(2,093)
Asian1.8%(192)
Other4%(428)
2024
White, non-Hispanic27.3%(2,927)
Black47.3%(5,069)
Hispanic / Latino19.5%(2,093)
Asian1.8%(192)
Other4%(428)
Diversity Score
83
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
How many people live in Jacksonville Heights, Jacksonville, Florida?
Jacksonville Heights, Jacksonville, Florida has about 10,709 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Jacksonville Heights, Jacksonville, Florida?
The typical household in Jacksonville Heights, Jacksonville, Florida earns about $50,222 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Jacksonville Heights, Jacksonville, Florida expensive?
In Jacksonville Heights, Jacksonville, Florida, the median home is worth about $206,187, and the typical rent is about $1,041 a month.
How educated are people in Jacksonville Heights, Jacksonville, Florida?
About 16.1% of adults age 25 and over in Jacksonville Heights, Jacksonville, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Jacksonville Heights, Jacksonville, Florida?
About 21.7% of people in Jacksonville Heights, Jacksonville, Florida live below the federal poverty line.
