Jacksonville Beach, Florida Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Jacksonville Beach, FL Population Density Map and Area Scores
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Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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Population
| Metric | Jacksonville Beach | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 23,645 | 22,388,905 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1076.6 | 313.4 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.61% | 1.47% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 46.9 | 40.2 | 37.3 |
| Households | 11,039 | 8,743,019 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Jacksonville Beach grew by 9.3% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 23,645 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Jacksonville Beach is Gen X, aged 45–60, at 23.1% of residents. That is 2.4 points above Florida as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 4,414 18.7% -0.8 pts
- Millennials 29–44 5,211 22.0% +1.4 pts
- Gen X 45–60 5,468 23.1% +2.4 pts
- Boomers 61–79 4,764 20.1% +0.5 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Florida, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 48.5% of the people living in Jacksonville Beach and men 51.5%.
- Women 48.5% Florida 51.0%
- Men 51.5% Florida 49.0%
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Economy
Jacksonville Beach has a the economy index of A+, which means it is exceptionally prosperous.
| Metric | Jacksonville Beach | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $121,646 | $74,580 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 7.91% | 5.42% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 1.7% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Jacksonville Beach is about 63% higher than in Florida.
Housing
| Metric | Jacksonville Beach | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $533,758 | $311,338 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,848 | $1,668 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 68.8% | 67.6% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Jacksonville Beach is about 24.1 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,848 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Jacksonville Beach spend about 44 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 183 hours, about 7.6 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Jacksonville Beach | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 21.9 | 24.0 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 43.8 | 47.9 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 183 | 200 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,661 | $6,189 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 26.4% | 15.7% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 21,140 | 14,318 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 6,533 | 3,068 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Jacksonville Beach is 22 minutes, shorter than the 24 minutes in Florida.
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 Beach has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Jacksonville Beach | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 55.9% | 30.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.12 | 2.50 | 2.53 |
Health
Jacksonville Beach has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Jacksonville Beach | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 79.5 | 77.2 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 9.8% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 12.7% | 21.3% | 19.0% |
Jacksonville Beach, FL Compared With Nearby Cities
How Jacksonville Beach, FL compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Beach, FL | 23,645 | $121,646 #2/2 | $533,758 #1/2 | 21.9 min #1/2 |
| Nocatee, FL | 23,004 | $138,782 | $78,278 | 23.7 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Jacksonville Beach, Florida.
How many people live in Jacksonville Beach, Florida?
About 23,645 people live in Jacksonville Beach, Florida, in 11,039 households of 2.1 people on average. The median age is 46.9, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 10 years.
How densely populated is Jacksonville Beach, Florida?
Averaged over its land area, Jacksonville Beach, Florida has 1,077 people per square mile, a density typical of urban and suburban areas. That is about 12 times the U.S. average of 86.
How affordable is housing in Jacksonville Beach, Florida?
The median home costs 4.4 times the median household income ($533,758 against $121,646), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $1,848 a month takes about 18% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is it hard to find a job in Jacksonville Beach, Florida?
Unemployment in Jacksonville Beach, Florida is only 1.7%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
How common is a college degree in Jacksonville Beach, Florida?
55.9% of adults in Jacksonville Beach, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 6 in 10), well above the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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