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, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

14,325

Median Agei

32.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

40.9%5,866

Hispanic/Latino

35.5%5,079

Black

20.4%2,917

Two or More

2.8%404

Asian

0.4%59

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.6%473

High School Diploma

23.3%1,952

Some College (<1 yr)

8.8%733

Some College (1+ yr)

12%1,005

Associate's Degree

7%590

Bachelor's Degree

13.1%1,094

Master's Degree

6.2%516

Professional Degree

1.1%94

Doctorate

0.8%64

HS or Higher

77.9%

BA or Higher

21.1%

Graduate+

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$119,800

Median Renti

$908

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

60.8%2,923

Renter-Occupied

39.2%1,884

Total Units

5,385

Homeownership

60.8%

Vacancy Rate

10.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

17.6%515

$50K–$100K

19.5%571

$100K–$150K

24.4%712

$150K–$200K

18.8%550

$200K–$300K

9.3%271

$300K–$500K

7.9%231

$500K–$1M

1.7%49

$1M+

0.8%24

Rent Distribution

Under $500

164

$500–$750

208

$750–$1,000

993

$1,000–$1,250

131

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.6%33

2010–2019

5.7%309

2000–2009

12.6%678

1990–1999

12.3%660

1980–1989

18.5%996

1970–1979

16.1%865

1960–1969

9%487

1950–1959

13.3%715

1940–1949

7%377

1939 or earlier

4.9%265

Heating Fuel

Electricity

54.5%2,618

Utility Gas

41%1,971

Bottled/LP Gas

2.1%99

Other

1.7%84

No Fuel

0.4%20

Wood

0.3%15

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$51,375

Mean Household Incomei

$65,387

Per Capita Incomei

$22,744

Poverty Ratei

25.8%

Unemploymenti

6.4%

Labor Forcei

6,383

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

12%579

$10K–$15K

1.9%90

$15K–$20K

3.6%172

$20K–$25K

6.8%326

$25K–$30K

6%289

$30K–$35K

5.1%246

$35K–$40K

3.3%157

$40K–$45K

6.5%311

$45K–$50K

3.4%162

$50K–$60K

9.2%442

$60K–$75K

12%578

$75K–$100K

9.4%450

$100K–$125K

7.9%381

$125K–$150K

3.9%188

$150K–$200K

6.9%330

$200K+

2.2%106

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

512

Residentsi

721

Avg. Tenant Renti

$381/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

14 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers296 homes54% occupied$472/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8216 homes88% occupied$256/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $51,375/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $15K/yr

74.2%

Very low income$15K–$26K/yr

22.1%

Low income$26K–$41K/yr

3.7%

Who Receives This Housing

81.7% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

71.1% of subsidized households are minority

22.5% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

28.1% 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

2,01014%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

1,798

Philippines

Guatemala

Canada

China

India

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

5,779

Avg. Commutei

23.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

5,977

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

491(4.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

78%Insured

22%Uninsured