Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Jacksonville, NC Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

71,279

Median Agei

23.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

54.9%39,138

Hispanic/Latino

19.9%14,186

Black

14.6%10,414

Two or More

6.9%4,910

Asian

2.5%1,792

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.6%428

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.4%251

Other

0.2%160

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4%1,213

High School Diploma

24.8%7,538

Some College (<1 yr)

8.4%2,558

Some College (1+ yr)

18.8%5,718

Associate's Degree

11.3%3,429

Bachelor's Degree

16.7%5,086

Master's Degree

7.5%2,270

Professional Degree

1.2%372

Doctorate

0.9%259

HS or Higher

93.6%

BA or Higher

26.3%

Graduate+

9.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$210,100

Median Renti

$1,321

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

38.7%8,776

Renter-Occupied

61.3%13,912

Total Units

25,417

Homeownership

38.7%

Vacancy Rate

10.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.8%420

$50K–$100K

4.1%361

$100K–$150K

15.7%1,378

$150K–$200K

21.1%1,849

$200K–$300K

35.2%3,085

$300K–$500K

16.4%1,436

$500K–$1M

2.2%196

$1M+

0.6%51

Rent Distribution

Under $500

557

$500–$750

811

$750–$1,000

1,431

$1,000–$1,250

2,560

$1,250–$1,500

4,227

$1,500–$2,000

2,835

$2,000+

684

Year Built

2020 or later

1.6%417

2010–2019

21.2%5,380

2000–2009

19.2%4,876

1990–1999

9.6%2,432

1980–1989

11.9%3,029

1970–1979

12.4%3,139

1960–1969

9.6%2,438

1950–1959

10.7%2,718

1940–1949

3.3%847

1939 or earlier

0.6%141

Heating Fuel

Electricity

90.5%20,538

Utility Gas

6.2%1,405

Bottled/LP Gas

1.8%417

No Fuel

0.7%154

Fuel Oil

0.4%101

Solar

0.2%52

Other

0.1%21

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$57,697

Mean Household Incomei

$74,111

Per Capita Incomei

$30,271

Poverty Ratei

9.3%

Unemploymenti

3.2%

Labor Forcei

45,372

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4%905

$10K–$15K

3.3%760

$15K–$20K

2.7%610

$20K–$25K

4.5%1,032

$25K–$30K

4.9%1,113

$30K–$35K

6.6%1,493

$35K–$40K

4.7%1,063

$40K–$45K

7.7%1,758

$45K–$50K

6.2%1,413

$50K–$60K

7.3%1,664

$60K–$75K

14.8%3,365

$75K–$100K

12.6%2,851

$100K–$125K

7.3%1,646

$125K–$150K

4.3%971

$150K–$200K

4.2%961

$200K+

4.8%1,083

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

898

Residentsi

1,610

Avg. Tenant Renti

$377/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

23 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing22 homes97% occupied$544/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers443 homes63% occupied$399/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8422 homes97% occupied$347/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

811/PRAC12 homes99% occupied$298/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $57,697/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $17K/yr

71.6%

Very low income$17K–$29K/yr

22.8%

Low income$29K–$46K/yr

Moderate / aboveOver $46K/yr

0.6%

Who Receives This Housing

77.5% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

72.4% of subsidized households are minority

26.3% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

33.3% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

4,6976.6%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

538

Philippines

272

China

243

India

129

Germany

108

Korea

United Kingdom

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

43,472

Avg. Commutei

15 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

18,303

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

6,509(20.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

90.1%Insured

9.9%Uninsured

Jacksonville, NC Population, Income & Demographics 2026