Jacksonville is a city located in Cherokee County Texas. Jacksonville has a 2024 population of 14,550. Jacksonville is currently growing at a rate of 0.9% annually and its population has increased by 3.71% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 14,030 in 2020.
The average household income in Jacksonville is $64,751 with a poverty rate of 28.95%. The median age in Jacksonville is 29.5 years: 26.5 years for males, and 31.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Jacksonville was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,512 | 52.95% |
| Black or African American | 2,730 | 19.24% |
| Two or more races | 2,486 | 17.52% |
| Other race | 796 | 5.61% |
| Native American | 582 | 4.1% |
| Asian | 80 | 0.56% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,727 | 2.9 | 60.6 | 39.4 |
| Married | 2,158 | 3.59 | 82.8 | 17.2 |
| Female | 1,235 | 3.1 | 36.2 | 63.8 |
| Non Family | 1,055 | 1.05 | 46.4 | 53.6 |
| Male | 279 | 3.69 | 51.3 | 48.7 |
3.31
Average Family Size
2.9
Average Household Size
60.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,038 | 13.13% |
| Associates Degree | 559 | 7.07% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,099 | 13.9% |
| Graduate Degree | 752 | 9.51% |
| High School Graduate | 1,857 | 23.48% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 900 | 11.38% |
| Some College | 1,703 | 21.54% |
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 | 3,895 | 3,528 | 1,178 |
| Hispanic | 2,049 | 770 | 16 |
| Black | 1,762 | 1,483 | 535 |
| 2+ Races | 930 | 210 | 55 |
| Other Race | 442 | 275 | 0 |
| Native American | 342 | 103 | 0 |
| Asian | 76 | 76 | 74 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 97.37%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $44,942 | $59,474 | $32,191 |
| Graduate Degree | $61,280 | $0 | $62,083 |
| High School Graduate | $24,943 | $32,230 | $18,515 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,565 | $31,923 | $28,393 |
| Overall | $32,148 | $37,328 | $30,239 |
| Some College | $32,076 | $0 | $26,210 |
$32,148
Average Earnings
$37,328
Average Male
$30,239
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
70.61% of Jacksonville residents speak only English, while 29.39% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 28.69% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 4,969 | 1,628 | 32.76% |
| Multiple | 2,478 | 1,331 | 53.71% |
| Black | 2,595 | 1,253 | 48.29% |
| White | 5,653 | 1,033 | 18.27% |
| Other | 796 | 245 | 30.78% |
| Asian | 80 | 12 | 15% |
28.95%
Overall Poverty Rate
26.16%
Male Poverty Rate
31.29%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Jacksonville is Multiple, with 53.71% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Jacksonville is Asian, with 15% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 14.7%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.6%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 38.75%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 43.29% |
| High School | 23.19% |
| Some College | 17.26% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.12% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 44.72% |
| Male Unemployed | 22.75% |
| Female Employed | 17.48% |
| Male Employed | 16.39% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $52,883 | $69,462 |
| Households | $50,469 | $64,751 |
| Married Families | $64,000 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $24,982 | $39,149 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.6%
Male Marriage Rate
37.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
497
Number of Veterans
413
Male Veterans
84
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 169 |
| Vietnam | 136 |
| Second Gulf War | 50 |
| Korea | 13 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 179 |
| 75+ | 125 |
| 65 to 74 | 97 |
| 55 to 64 | 73 |
| 18 to 34 | 23 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 394 | 7.29% |
| Black | 88 | 4.67% |
| Hispanic | 18 | 0.59% |
| 2+ Races | 15 | 1.21% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.28%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.29%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.9%
Labor Force Participation
55.6%
Employment Rate
8.7%
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
71.45%
Born in Jacksonville
86.28%
Native Born
13.72%
Foreign Born
10.34%
Non Citizen
3.38%
Naturalized
86.28% of Jacksonville residents were born in the United States, with 71.45% having been born in Texas. 10.34% 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 | 15,200 | 130 | 0.86% |
| 2028 | 15,070 | 130 | 0.87% |
| 2027 | 14,940 | 130 | 0.88% |
| 2026 | 14,810 | 130 | 0.89% |
| 2025 | 14,680 | 130 | 0.89% |
| 2024 | 14,550 | 130 | 0.9% |
| 2023 | 14,420 | 195 | 1.37% |
| 2022 | 14,225 | 63 | 0.44% |
| 2021 | 14,162 | 132 | 0.94% |
| 2020 | 14,030 | -765 | -5.17% |
| 2019 | 14,795 | -2 | -0.01% |
| 2018 | 14,797 | -34 | -0.23% |
| 2017 | 14,831 | -3 | -0.02% |
| 2016 | 14,834 | 59 | 0.4% |
| 2015 | 14,775 | 63 | 0.43% |
| 2014 | 14,712 | 21 | 0.14% |
| 2013 | 14,691 | -54 | -0.37% |
| 2012 | 14,745 | 148 | 1.01% |
| 2011 | 14,597 | 27 | 0.19% |
| 2010 | 14,570 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 13,868 | 1,103 | 8.64% |
| 1990 | 12,765 | 501 | 4.09% |
| 1980 | 12,264 | 2,530 | 25.99% |
| 1970 | 9,734 | 144 | 1.5% |
| 1960 | 9,590 | 983 | 11.42% |
| 1950 | 8,607 | 1,394 | 19.33% |
| 1940 | 7,213 | 465 | 6.89% |
| 1930 | 6,748 | 3,025 | 81.25% |
| 1920 | 3,723 | 848 | 29.5% |
| 1910 | 2,875 | -12,325 | -81.09% |