Population 29,894 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Jacksonville Beach
Household size in Jacksonville Beach
| Period | Jacksonville Beach | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.31 | 2.63 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.23 | 2.68 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.28 | 2.66 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.31 | 2.58 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.00 | −0.05 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Jacksonville Beach are small: just 2.31 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Households are largest in the northwest and smallest in the east.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Jacksonville Beach
| Period | Jacksonville Beach | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.3 | 37.4 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.4 | 38.8 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.6 | 39.5 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.3 | 40.4 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.9 | +3.1 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
Jacksonville Beach skews older: half of its residents are older than 45.3, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 40.3, in line with the national trend.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Jacksonville Beach
| Period | Jacksonville Beach | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.4% | 12.2% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.4% | 12.2% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.8% | 12.0% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.9% | 11.7% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in twelve households in Jacksonville Beach (8.9%), below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 1.5 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Jacksonville Beach
Renters in Jacksonville Beach
| Period | Jacksonville Beach | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.0% | 31.8% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 38.5% | 34.2% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 31.9% | 35.5% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 31.5% | 33.5% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −6.5 pts | +1.7 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Jacksonville Beach own their homes; 31.5% rent, a little below the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 37.4% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Renting is most common in the east and least common in the south. The renter share has fallen 6.5 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Jacksonville Beach
| Period | Jacksonville Beach | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.6% | 13.4% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.6% | 13.8% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.5% | 11.8% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.6% | 9.4% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | −4.1 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 14.6% of the housing in Jacksonville Beach, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged up 1.0 points, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Jacksonville Beach
| Period | Jacksonville Beach | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1980 | 1985 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1980 | 1986 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1983 | 1987 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1984 | 1992 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +7 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Jacksonville Beach are a bit newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1984, versus 1980 across the U.S. Still, homes here are older than in the wider Jacksonville area, where the median home dates to 1992. The median year built has moved up from 1980 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the south, while the north has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Jacksonville Beach
| Period | Jacksonville Beach | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,129 | $1,041 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,210 | $1,106 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,554 | $1,251 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,036 | $1,750 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$907 | +$709 | +$724 | +$606 |
Rent in Jacksonville Beach runs $2,036 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $907 a month from 2006–10, an 80% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 31.6% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northwest; the highest are in the south.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Jacksonville Beach
Bachelor's degrees in Jacksonville Beach
| Period | Jacksonville Beach | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.9% | 26.9% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 40.2% | 28.4% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 52.4% | 31.4% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 55.9% | 36.7% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +20.1 pts | +9.8 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
Jacksonville Beach is highly educated: nearly six in ten adults 25 and older (55.9%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 20.1 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only 30 of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Jacksonville Beach
| Period | Jacksonville Beach | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.4% | 88.5% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.5% | 89.6% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.7% | 90.9% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.8% | 92.2% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.4 pts | +3.7 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Jacksonville Beach: 95.8% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 4.4 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Jacksonville Beach has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five Florida cities.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Jacksonville Beach
| Period | Jacksonville Beach | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.2% | 8.2% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.6% | 10.7% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.9% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.3% | 4.2% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.0 pts | −4.0 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Jacksonville Beach has been strong: just 2.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only 33 of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people have lower unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 4.0 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Jacksonville Beach compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Beach | 2.31 | 45.3 | 8.9% | 31.5% | 14.6% | 1984 | $2,036 | 55.9% | 95.8% | 2.3% |
| Neptune Beach | 2.25 | 43.1 | 4.2% | 26.9% | 11.2% | 1972 | $1,683 | 60.3% | 96.3% | 2.3% |
| Atlantic Beach | 2.41 | 40.7 | 8.0% | 42.1% | 10.5% | 1983 | $1,902 | 40.8% | 94.3% | 5.8% |
| Palm Valley | 2.27 | 49.4 | 5.4% | 18.9% | 10.2% | 1993 | $2,360 | 70.8% | 98.2% | 1.2% |
| Ponte Vedra Beach | 2.46 | 52.2 | 5.1% | 14.6% | 24.1% | 1995 | $2,612 | 61.0% | 97.2% | 3.8% |
| Ponte Vedra | 2.74 | 43.1 | 6.1% | 19.0% | 4.8% | 2015 | $3,115 | 71.8% | 98.1% | 3.4% |
| Jacksonville area | 2.58 | 40.4 | 11.7% | 33.5% | 9.4% | 1992 | $1,750 | 36.7% | 92.2% | 4.2% |
| Fruit Cove | 3.04 | 42.1 | 8.4% | 12.2% | 6.5% | 2002 | $2,543 | 55.3% | 97.6% | 2.8% |
| Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace | 2.42 | 39.1 | 16.6% | 55.0% | 6.0% | 1978 | $1,551 | 16.2% | 89.3% | 1.4% |
| Orange Park | 2.72 | 43.0 | 11.8% | 33.8% | 5.0% | 1985 | $1,548 | 28.7% | 91.8% | 6.8% |
| Lakeside | 2.65 | 41.2 | 13.5% | 31.0% | 5.6% | 1985 | $1,603 | 22.4% | 92.9% | 6.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Jacksonville Beach. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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