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Ortega Hills

Florida · Jacksonville · 7,916 residents · 3.215 sq mi
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The short version

Ortega Hills has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,417. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $216,258. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Ortega Hills; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
53% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,916
Population density
2,462 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
35.6
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,417
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$27,418
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.6%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.8%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.375
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services9.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade7.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$216,258
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,351
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
53.0%
47.0% rent
Vacancy rate
8.0%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.3%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.5%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic48.7%(3,858)
Black29.5%(2,334)
Hispanic / Latino12.2%(966)
Asian4.1%(326)
Other5.5%(432)
Diversity Score82%(6,491)
2024
White, non-Hispanic48.7%(3,858)
Black29.5%(2,334)
Hispanic / Latino12.2%(966)
Asian4.1%(326)
Other5.5%(432)
Diversity Score82%(6,491)
Diversity Score
82
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.3%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.5%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.4%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.6 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.7%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.5%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.3%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.6%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.3%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.1%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.7%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.7%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.2%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.7%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.9%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
Female
53.1%
Foreign born
12.7%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.6%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.2%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.7%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.9%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
79.9%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.2%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ortega Hills, Jacksonville, Florida?

Ortega Hills, Jacksonville, Florida has about 7,916 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ortega Hills, Jacksonville, Florida?

The typical household in Ortega Hills, Jacksonville, Florida earns about $59,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ortega Hills, Jacksonville, Florida expensive?

In Ortega Hills, Jacksonville, Florida, the median home is worth about $216,258, and the typical rent is about $1,351 a month.

How educated are people in Ortega Hills, Jacksonville, Florida?

About 16.3% of adults age 25 and over in Ortega Hills, Jacksonville, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ortega Hills, Jacksonville, Florida?

About 16.8% of people in Ortega Hills, Jacksonville, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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