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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

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

About Jacksonville, FL

What distinguishes Jacksonville is density: among the most sparsely settled of US cities, around 1,287 people per square mile. Jacksonville is a city in Florida with a population of 961,739. It is the #1-largest of all cities in Florida nationally.

Median household income is $66,981, below the US median of $78,538. Roughly 11.0% of residents fall below the poverty line, below the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $266,100, with typical rent around $1,375.

Roughly 31.8% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%. Around 13.5% of workers work from home, close to the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 24 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%.

2024 · 1.0M20102024
Jacksonville city population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

1,009,833

Population (2024)

823,114

Population (2010)

1,009,833

Peak (2024)

1.48%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
2010823,114
2011829,609
2012837,013
2013842,735
2014852,494
2015865,836
2016880,520
2017892,025
2018902,437
2019911,507
2020951,925
2021957,537
2022975,614
2023993,468
20241,009,833

Race & Ethnicity

White51.2%
Black or African American30.1%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.2%
Two or More Races0.0%

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 & Management20.4%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate12.9%
Information11.0%
Education, Health Care & Social Services10.0%
Retail Trade7.7%
Construction7.2%
Manufacturing5.2%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services5.1%
Public Administration4.2%
Transportation & Warehousing1.3%
Agriculture & Mining0.2%

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Common questions about Jacksonville, FL

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).

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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.