Jacksonville, AR Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Jacksonville | Arkansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 23,722 | 3,059,436 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 820.9 | 57.5 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.69% | 0.31% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 32.2 | 36.6 | 37.1 |
| Households | 9,510 | 1,188,527 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Jacksonville declined by 1.1% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 24,691 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Jacksonville has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Jacksonville | Arkansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $52,139 | $58,772 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 2.20% | 4.71% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 7.2% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Jacksonville is about 11% lower than in Arkansas.
Housing
| Metric | Jacksonville | Arkansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $132,017 | $123,805 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $945 | $913 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 52.0% | 66.1% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Jacksonville is about 11.6 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $945 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Jacksonville spend about 40 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 168 hours, about 7.0 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Jacksonville | Arkansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 20.2 | 18.5 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 40.4 | 37.0 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 168 | 154 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,221 | $4,780 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 8.1% | 7.8% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 18,091 | 6,306 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,871 | 912 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Jacksonville is 20 minutes, longer than the 19 minutes in Arkansas.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Jacksonville has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Jacksonville | Arkansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.1% | 22.8% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.51 | 2.48 | 2.54 |
Health
Jacksonville has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Jacksonville | Arkansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 74.7 | 75.5 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 18.6% | 22.8% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 20.9% | 23.3% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Jacksonville, Arkansas.
What is the population of Jacksonville, Arkansas?
The population of Jacksonville, Arkansas is 23,722, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Jacksonville, Arkansas?
The population density of Jacksonville, Arkansas is 820.9 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Jacksonville, Arkansas?
The median household income in Jacksonville, Arkansas is $52,139, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Jacksonville, Arkansas?
The median home price in Jacksonville, Arkansas is $132,017, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Jacksonville, Arkansas?
The unemployment rate in Jacksonville, Arkansas is 7.2%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.