Jacksonville, FL 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 | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 959,023 | 22,318,419 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1096.7 | 312.4 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.66% | 1.35% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 37.6 | 40.2 | 37.1 |
| Households | 386,392 | 8,536,315 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Jacksonville grew by 17.7% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 965,445 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Jacksonville has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Jacksonville | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $67,278 | $71,865 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.84% | 5.65% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.5% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Jacksonville is about 6% lower than in Florida.
Housing
| Metric | Jacksonville | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $239,980 | $293,727 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,375 | $1,564 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 57.5% | 67.3% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Jacksonville is about 14.5 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,375 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Jacksonville spend about 45 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 188 hours, about 7.8 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Jacksonville | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 22.6 | 23.9 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 45.2 | 47.9 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 188 | 200 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,840 | $6,185 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 13.5% | 13.9% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 15,708 | 14,318 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,874 | 3,068 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Jacksonville is 23 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 has a education index of C, which means it is somewhat educated.
| Metric | Jacksonville | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.5% | 30.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.44 | 2.51 | 2.54 |
Health
Jacksonville has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Jacksonville | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 75.5 | 77.2 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 18.6% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 20.8% | 21.3% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Jacksonville, Florida.
What is the population of Jacksonville, Florida?
The population of Jacksonville, Florida is 959,023, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Jacksonville, Florida?
The population density of Jacksonville, Florida is 1096.7 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, Florida?
The median household income in Jacksonville, Florida is $67,278, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Jacksonville, Florida?
The median home price in Jacksonville, Florida is $239,980, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Jacksonville, Florida?
The unemployment rate in Jacksonville, Florida is 4.5%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.