Jacksonville had an estimated 1,017,689 residents on July 1, 2025, up 7.2% since the 2020 census and 23.8% since 2010, Census Bureau figures show.
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Jacksonville had an estimated 1,017,689 residents on July 1, 2025, according to the Census Bureau’s Vintage 2025 city and town population estimates. That is up 68,078 (7.2%) from the 2020 census count of 949,611, which itself was up 15.6% from the 2010 census count of 821,784. The city passed 1 million in the July 2024 estimate. The Census Bureau’s QuickFacts page for Jacksonville gathers the headline figures in one place.
What this means for you
- Jacksonville has added roughly 13,000 people a year, on average, since the 2020 census.
- Growth slowed in the latest year: 8,319 people from 2024 to 2025, against 19,503 from 2021 to 2022.
- The typical household earns a little less than the county as a whole, and the city is younger than Jacksonville Beach.
Population over time
| Year | Population | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 821,784 | 2010 census, April 1 |
| 2020 | 949,611 | 2020 census, April 1 |
| 2021 | 957,718 | July 1 estimate |
| 2022 | 977,221 | July 1 estimate |
| 2023 | 996,221 | July 1 estimate |
| 2024 | 1,009,370 | July 1 estimate |
| 2025 | 1,017,689 | July 1 estimate |
Source: Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 subcounty population estimates for Florida.
Compared with the county and neighbors
Jacksonville and Duval County share one government, but four small cities in the county keep their own: Jacksonville Beach, Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach and Baldwin.
| Place | 2025 estimate | Change since April 2020 (estimates base) |
|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville | 1,017,689 | +7.2% |
| Duval County | 1,062,963 | +6.8% |
| Jacksonville Beach | 23,615 | -0.9% |
| Atlantic Beach | 13,245 | -2.0% |
| Orange Park (Clay County, about 12 miles away) | 8,953 | -1.6% |
Duval County grew 15.2% between the 2010 and 2020 censuses, from 864,263 to 995,567. The growth since 2020 has been almost entirely in Jacksonville itself; the Beaches cities and nearby Orange Park have edged down in the estimates.
Who lives here
From the Census Bureau’s 2020-2024 American Community Survey, which averages five years of survey responses:
| Measure | Jacksonville | Duval County |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.5 | 36.9 |
| Under 18 | 22.6% | 22.4% |
| 65 and older | 14.9% | 15.3% |
| Born outside the U.S. | 12.5% | 12.2% |
| Households | 394,370 | 415,128 |
| Average household size | 2.42 | 2.41 |
| Median household income | $69,872 | $71,277 |
| People below the poverty line | 14.5% | 14.1% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor’s degree or higher | 33.2% | 34.4% |
Housing
| Measure | Jacksonville | Duval County |
|---|---|---|
| Housing units | 430,825 | 454,740 |
| Homes occupied by their owners | 57.6% | 58.2% |
| Median value of owner-occupied homes | $293,700 | $303,500 |
| Median gross rent | $1,465 a month | $1,475 a month |
Source: ACS 2020-2024 housing profile (DP04). For current market values, see Jacksonville home prices.
Income compared with neighbors
The two nearest neighboring places in our coverage area are Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace (about 12 miles away; 14,755 residents in the ACS) and Orange Park (about 12 miles away; 9,055). Jacksonville Beach is older (median age 46.1) and wealthier (median household income $120,698), the ACS shows.
How to read these numbers
- Census counts (2010, 2020) are a full count on April 1. Estimates are the bureau’s July 1 figures built from births, deaths and migration; they are revised each year.
- ACS figures are survey estimates averaged over 2020 to 2024, with margins of error published alongside each figure on data.census.gov.
- The Census Bureau’s “Jacksonville city” is the consolidated city: all of Duval County except Jacksonville Beach, Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach and Baldwin.
Related: Jacksonville home prices, moving to Jacksonville, history and landmarks and schools.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Jacksonville, Florida?
The Census Bureau estimates Jacksonville had 1,017,689 residents on July 1, 2025. The 2020 census counted 949,611.
When did Jacksonville pass 1 million people?
In the Census Bureau’s July 1, 2024, estimate, which put the city at 1,009,370. The 2023 estimate was 996,221.
How fast is Jacksonville growing?
Jacksonville grew 15.6% between the 2010 and 2020 censuses, from 821,784 to 949,611, and has added another 68,078 people (7.2%) since 2020, according to Census estimates.
What is the median household income in Jacksonville?
$69,872, according to the Census Bureau’s 2020-2024 American Community Survey, against $71,277 for Duval County as a whole.
Is Jacksonville the same as Duval County?
Nearly. The city and county governments are consolidated, but Jacksonville Beach, Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach and Baldwin are separate cities. Jacksonville has about 96% of Duval County’s 1,062,963 residents.
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