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, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

977,670

Median Agei

36.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

46.8%457,529

Black

29.3%286,358

Hispanic/Latino

12.6%123,412

Two or More

5.3%51,884

Asian

5%49,293

Other

0.8%7,795

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%790

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%609

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.5%29,848

High School Diploma

23.4%157,092

Some College (<1 yr)

7%46,861

Some College (1+ yr)

13.2%88,297

Associate's Degree

9.8%65,475

Bachelor's Degree

22.5%150,808

Master's Degree

7.6%50,799

Professional Degree

1.9%12,656

Doctorate

1.2%8,211

HS or Higher

91.1%

BA or Higher

33.2%

Graduate+

10.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$293,700

Median Renti

$1,465

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

57.6%227,054

Renter-Occupied

42.4%167,316

Total Units

430,825

Homeownership

57.6%

Vacancy Rate

8.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.4%9,926

$50K–$100K

5.5%12,386

$100K–$150K

6.3%14,348

$150K–$200K

10.6%23,982

$200K–$300K

24.8%56,370

$300K–$500K

34.8%78,927

$500K–$1M

10.8%24,614

$1M+

2.9%6,501

Rent Distribution

Under $500

7,031

$500–$750

5,816

$750–$1,000

15,589

$1,000–$1,250

26,421

$1,250–$1,500

30,575

$1,500–$2,000

49,202

$2,000+

27,705

Year Built

2020 or later

4.2%18,091

2010–2019

11.2%48,197

2000–2009

16.9%72,734

1990–1999

12.7%54,502

1980–1989

15.5%66,870

1970–1979

11.8%50,833

1960–1969

9.1%39,255

1950–1959

9.8%42,112

1940–1949

4%17,263

1939 or earlier

4.9%20,968

Heating Fuel

Electricity

93.9%370,486

Utility Gas

3.4%13,525

No Fuel

1.3%5,160

Bottled/LP Gas

0.7%2,591

Fuel Oil

0.3%1,130

Solar

0.2%878

Other

0.1%327

Wood

0.1%236

Coal

0%37

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$69,872

Mean Household Incomei

$94,011

Per Capita Incomei

$38,879

Poverty Ratei

14.2%

Unemploymenti

4.4%

Labor Forcei

512,551

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.4%25,060

$10K–$15K

3.3%13,156

$15K–$20K

3.3%12,818

$20K–$25K

3.7%14,742

$25K–$30K

3.4%13,340

$30K–$35K

3.7%14,692

$35K–$40K

4.1%16,185

$40K–$45K

4%15,653

$45K–$50K

3.9%15,265

$50K–$60K

7.2%28,404

$60K–$75K

10.6%41,680

$75K–$100K

13.3%52,344

$100K–$125K

10.4%40,975

$125K–$150K

7.1%28,062

$150K–$200K

7.6%29,924

$200K+

8.1%32,070

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

16,929

Residentsi

36,391

Avg. Tenant Renti

$363/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

29 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing2,296 homes98% occupied$377/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers7,749 homes91% occupied$402/mo rent

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

Mod Rehab161 homes247% occupied$170/mo rent

Rehabilitated buildings with project-based rental assistance

Project Based Section 86,540 homes94% occupied$318/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

S236/BMIR20 homes

202/PRAC99 homes98% occupied$333/mo rent

811/PRAC65 homes90% occupied$305/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $69,872/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $21K/yr

83.1%

Very low income$21K–$35K/yr

14.6%

Low income$35K–$56K/yr

2.2%

Moderate / aboveOver $56K/yr

0.1%

Who Receives This Housing

78.1% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

83.2% of subsidized households are minority

17.9% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

36.4% 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

122,29412.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

12,551

India

8,229

Mexico

4,947

Guatemala

2,653

China

2,160

United Kingdom

1,628

Germany

1,327

Canada

1,219

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

480,531

Avg. Commutei

24.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

474,701

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

77,012(10.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

88.8%Insured

11.2%Uninsured