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Population Review

Jacksonville, Texas Population 2026

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

The population of Jacksonville, Texas is 14,186 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 213th-largest city in Texas. The median household income is $50,469, the median home value is $120,800, and the median age is 29.5.

The population has grown 0.5% since 2010 (14,563 → 14,639).

14,186

Population

937

People / sq mi

$50,469

Median Income

$120,800

Median Home Value

Jacksonville covers 15.1 sq mi of land at 937 people per square mile.

About Jacksonville, TX

Jacksonville is a city in Texas with a population of 14,186. It ranks #213 among cities in Texas by population. The median age is 29.5, younger than the national median. The population is 46.1% male and 53.9% female.

The median household income in Jacksonville is $50,469, below the US median of $74,580. 24.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $120,800, with monthly rent averaging $864. The homeownership rate of 60.6% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Jacksonville reflects 23.4% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 4.8% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 23.9 minutes each way.

Jacksonville city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Jacksonville city had a population of 14,563 in 2010 and 14,639 in 2024, a 0.5% growth over 14 years. The peak was 14,820 in 2016. Average annual growth rate: 0.05%.

2016 · 15K20102024

14,639

Population (2024)

14,563

Population (2010)

14,820

Peak (2016)

0.05%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201014,563
201114,586
201214,734
201314,680
201414,699
201514,761
201614,820
201714,817
201814,798
201914,815
202014,030
202114,171
202214,268
202314,506
202414,639

Race & Ethnicity

White53.0%
Black or African American19.2%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)5.4%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$50,469

Median Household Income

$21,491

Per Capita Income

24.7%

Poverty Rate

5.3%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$120,800

Median Home Value

$864

Median Rent

60.6%

Owner-Occupied

Education

75.5%

High School+

23.4%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.4%

Drive Alone

76.8%

Public Transit

4.8%

Work From Home

23.9 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

13.7%

Foreign Born

70.6%

Non-English at Home

5.2%

Veterans

10.4%

With Disability

75.7%

Health Insurance

92.8%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management32.1%
Manufacturing15.9%
Education, Health Care & Social Services9.2%
Construction8.7%
Retail Trade6.6%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate5.6%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services4.8%
Public Administration4.3%
Information3.9%
Agriculture & Mining0.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Jacksonville, Texas has a population of 14,186 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 213th-largest city in Texas.

The median household income in Jacksonville, Texas is $50,469, with 24.7% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Jacksonville, Texas is $120,800, with median monthly rent at $864 and a homeownership rate of 60.6%.

The median age in Jacksonville, Texas is 29.5 years. The population is 46.1% male and 53.9% female.

The population has grown 0.5% since 2010 (14,563 → 14,639).

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

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