Jacksonville is a city located in Onslow County North Carolina. Jacksonville has a 2024 population of 72,198. Jacksonville is currently declining at a rate of -0.93% annually and its population has decreased by -3.64% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 74,922 in 2020.
The average household income in Jacksonville is $65,379 with a poverty rate of 15.45%. The median age in Jacksonville is 23.3 years: 22.3 years for males, and 27.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Jacksonville was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 44,320 | 61.63% |
| Black or African American | 13,428 | 18.67% |
| Two or more races | 9,596 | 13.34% |
| Asian | 2,067 | 2.87% |
| Other race | 1,704 | 2.37% |
| Native American | 618 | 0.86% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 175 | 0.24% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 22,089 | 2.41 | 35.5 | 64.5 |
| Married | 11,710 | 2.95 | 37.3 | 62.7 |
| Non Family | 6,669 | 1.18 | 35.4 | 64.6 |
| Female | 3,058 | 3.04 | 33.5 | 66.5 |
| Male | 652 | 2.63 | 14.6 | 85.4 |
2.86
Average Family Size
2.41
Average Household Size
35.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,302 | 4.3% |
| Associates Degree | 3,289 | 10.86% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,909 | 16.21% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,575 | 8.5% |
| High School Graduate | 8,998 | 29.71% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 718 | 2.37% |
| Some College | 8,492 | 28.04% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 16,266 | 15,705 | 4,851 |
| Black | 7,266 | 6,660 | 1,668 |
| Hispanic | 4,807 | 4,320 | 685 |
| 2+ Races | 2,514 | 2,209 | 293 |
| Other Race | 1,009 | 866 | 200 |
| Asian | 982 | 727 | 175 |
| Native American | 42 | 39 | 12 |
| Islander | 4 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 29.82%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $48,382 | $49,455 | $45,764 |
| Graduate Degree | $73,650 | $101,202 | $69,097 |
| High School Graduate | $32,713 | $35,458 | $21,028 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $24,147 | $24,880 | $21,667 |
| Overall | $38,186 | $40,696 | $30,993 |
| Some College | $32,954 | $38,020 | $26,196 |
$38,186
Average Earnings
$40,696
Average Male
$30,993
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
84.54% of Jacksonville residents speak only English, while 15.46% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 11.16% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 28,711 | 3,315 | 11.55% |
| Black | 11,328 | 2,643 | 23.33% |
| Hispanic | 8,745 | 1,515 | 17.32% |
| Multiple | 5,959 | 1,260 | 21.14% |
| Other | 1,445 | 273 | 18.89% |
| Asian | 1,355 | 136 | 10.04% |
| Native | 119 | 7 | 5.88% |
15.45%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.68%
Male Poverty Rate
18.23%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Jacksonville is Black, with 23.33% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Jacksonville is Native, with 5.88% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.76%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.35%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.63%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26.17% |
| High School | 18.3% |
| Some College | 8.87% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.08% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 31.63% |
| Female Unemployed | 16.08% |
| Female Employed | 13.45% |
| Male Employed | 11.05% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $54,922 | $71,887 |
| Households | $50,185 | $65,379 |
| Married Families | $60,733 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $41,175 | $47,513 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.0%
Male Marriage Rate
55.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
6,139
Number of Veterans
4,892
Male Veterans
1,247
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 3,618 |
| First Gulf War | 2,217 |
| Vietnam | 1,288 |
| Korea | 223 |
| World War II | 24 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 2,157 |
| 55 to 64 | 1,301 |
| 35 to 54 | 1,128 |
| 65 to 74 | 947 |
| 75+ | 606 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,610 | 18.08% |
| Black | 1,668 | 22.16% |
| Hispanic | 898 | 19.61% |
| 2+ Races | 618 | 20.83% |
| Other Race | 137 | 14.91% |
| Asian | 106 | 10.19% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.55%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.06%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
76.9%
Labor Force Participation
30.6%
Employment Rate
8.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
23.74%
Born in Jacksonville
94.38%
Native Born
5.62%
Foreign Born
2.12%
Non Citizen
3.49%
Naturalized
94.38% of Jacksonville residents were born in the United States, with 23.74% having been born in North Carolina. 2.12% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 68,793 | -681 | -0.98% |
| 2028 | 69,474 | -681 | -0.97% |
| 2027 | 70,155 | -681 | -0.96% |
| 2026 | 70,836 | -681 | -0.95% |
| 2025 | 71,517 | -681 | -0.94% |
| 2024 | 72,198 | -681 | -0.93% |
| 2023 | 72,879 | 687 | 0.95% |
| 2022 | 72,192 | 119 | 0.17% |
| 2021 | 72,073 | -2,849 | -3.8% |
| 2020 | 74,922 | -1,875 | -2.44% |
| 2019 | 76,797 | 4,030 | 5.54% |
| 2018 | 72,767 | -62 | -0.09% |
| 2017 | 72,829 | -2 | 0% |
| 2016 | 72,831 | -1,515 | -2.04% |
| 2015 | 74,346 | 108 | 0.15% |
| 2014 | 74,238 | -1,431 | -1.89% |
| 2013 | 75,669 | -688 | -0.9% |
| 2012 | 76,357 | 1,183 | 1.57% |
| 2011 | 75,174 | -2,882 | -3.69% |
| 2010 | 78,056 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 66,715 | 36,702 | 122.29% |
| 1990 | 30,013 | 11,776 | 64.57% |
| 1980 | 18,237 | 1,948 | 11.96% |
| 1970 | 16,289 | 2,798 | 20.74% |
| 1960 | 13,491 | 9,531 | 240.68% |
| 1950 | 3,960 | 3,060 | 340% |
| 1940 | 900 | 600 | 200% |
| 1900 | 300 | -68,493 | -99.56% |