Jacksonville, Florida Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Jacksonville, Florida is 961,739 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 12th-largest city in the United States and the 1st-largest in Florida. The median household income is $66,981, the median home value is $266,100, and the median age is 36.4.

The population has grown 22.7% since 2010 (823,114 → 1,009,833).

961,739

Population

1287

People / sq mi

$66,981

Median Income

$266,100

Median Home Value

Jacksonville covers 747.3 sq mi of land at 1287 people per square mile.

About Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville is a city in Florida with a population of 961,739. It ranks #1 among cities in Florida by population. The median age is 36.4, younger than the national median. The population is 48.5% male and 51.5% female.

The median household income in Jacksonville is $66,981, below the US median of $74,580. 11.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $266,100, with monthly rent averaging $1,375. The homeownership rate of 57.4% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Jacksonville reflects 31.8% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 13.5% of workers primarily work from home, similar to the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 24.1 minutes each way.

Jacksonville city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Jacksonville city had a population of 823,114 in 2010 and 1,009,833 in 2024, a 22.7% growth over 14 years. The peak was 1,009,833 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.48%.

1,009,833

Population (2024)

823,114

Population (2010)

1,009,833

Peak (2024)

1.48%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	823,114	-	-	estimate
2011	829,609	+6,495	+0.79%	estimate
2012	837,013	+7,404	+0.89%	estimate
2013	842,735	+5,722	+0.68%	estimate
2014	852,494	+9,759	+1.16%	estimate
2015	865,836	+13,342	+1.57%	estimate
2016	880,520	+14,684	+1.70%	estimate
2017	892,025	+11,505	+1.31%	estimate
2018	902,437	+10,412	+1.17%	estimate
2019	911,507	+9,070	+1.01%	estimate
2020	951,925	+40,418	+4.43%	estimate
2021	957,537	+5,612	+0.59%	estimate
2022	975,614	+18,077	+1.89%	estimate
2023	993,468	+17,854	+1.83%	estimate
2024	1,009,833	+16,365	+1.65%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	51.2%
Black or African American	30.1%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.2%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Economy & Income

$66,981

Median Household Income

$37,269

Per Capita Income

11.0%

Poverty Rate

2.9%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$266,100

Median Home Value

$1,375

Median Rent

57.4%

Owner-Occupied

Education

90.8%

High School+

31.8%

Bachelor's+

Commute

1.2%

Drive Alone

72.8%

Public Transit

13.5%

Work From Home

24.1 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

36.8%

Foreign Born

83.7%

Non-English at Home

10.6%

Veterans

13.5%

With Disability

88.3%

Health Insurance

95.6%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management	20.4%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	12.9%
Information	11.0%
Education, Health Care & Social Services	10.0%
Retail Trade	7.7%
Construction	7.2%
Manufacturing	5.2%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services	5.1%
Public Administration	4.2%
Transportation & Warehousing	1.3%
Agriculture & Mining	0.2%

Largest cities in Florida

Miami (446,663)Tampa (393,389)Orlando (311,732)St. Petersburg (260,646)Hialeah (221,901)Port St. Lucie (220,453)Cape Coral (206,387)Tallahassee (199,696)Fort Lauderdale (183,032)Pembroke Pines (170,557)View all Florida cities →

Largest counties in Florida

Miami-Dade County (2,685,296)Broward County (1,946,127)Palm Beach County (1,507,453)Hillsborough County (1,489,634)Orange County (1,440,471)

Part of Florida

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Metro areas in Florida

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Common questions about Jacksonville, FL

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Frequently Asked Questions

Jacksonville, Florida has a population of 961,739 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 12th-largest city in the United States and the 1st-largest in Florida.

The median household income in Jacksonville, Florida is $66,981, with 11.0% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Jacksonville, Florida is $266,100, with median monthly rent at $1,375 and a homeownership rate of 57.4%.

The median age in Jacksonville, Florida is 36.4 years. The population is 48.5% male and 51.5% female.

The population has grown 22.7% since 2010 (823,114 → 1,009,833).