Population 5,431 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in McGirts Creek
Household size in McGirts Creek
| Period | McGirts Creek | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.98 | 2.63 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.19 | 2.68 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.03 | 2.66 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.91 | 2.58 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.07 | −0.05 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in McGirts Creek are large by national standards, averaging 2.91 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.98, as it has nationally.
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 McGirts Creek
| Period | McGirts Creek | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.7 | 37.4 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 34.5 | 38.8 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.9 | 39.5 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 34.1 | 40.4 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.3 | +3.1 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
McGirts Creek is young: half of its residents are under 34.1, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 30.7, as it has nationally.
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 McGirts Creek
| Period | McGirts Creek | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.0% | 12.2% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.3% | 12.2% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 15.7% | 12.0% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 18.0% | 11.7% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | −0.4 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in six households in McGirts Creek (18.0%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged up 1.0 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
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 McGirts Creek
Renters in McGirts Creek
| Period | McGirts Creek | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.9% | 31.8% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 26.5% | 34.2% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 33.6% | 35.5% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.9% | 33.5% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.9 pts | +1.7 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
McGirts Creek is largely a place of homeowners: only 23.9% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 17.1% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 5.9 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 McGirts Creek
| Period | McGirts Creek | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.6% | 13.4% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.1% | 13.8% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.1% | 11.8% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.8% | 9.4% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −4.1 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in McGirts Creek: 6.8% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Vacancy is down 2.9 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 McGirts Creek
| Period | McGirts Creek | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1994 | 1985 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1995 | 1986 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1990 | 1987 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1994 | 1992 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | −0 | +7 | +5 | +6 |
McGirts Creek has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1994, versus 1980 nationally. The picture is much the same across the Jacksonville area. The newest homes are mostly in the east, the oldest in the northwest.
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 McGirts Creek
| Period | McGirts Creek | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $963 | $1,041 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,132 | $1,106 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,161 | $1,251 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,700 | $1,750 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$737 | +$709 | +$724 | +$606 |
A typical rental in McGirts Creek costs $1,700 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $737 a month since 2006–10, up 77%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 24.1% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the west; the highest are in the east.
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 McGirts Creek
Bachelor's degrees in McGirts Creek
| Period | McGirts Creek | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.9% | 26.9% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.0% | 28.4% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.2% | 31.4% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 29.6% | 36.7% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +16.6 pts | +9.8 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a little less common in McGirts Creek than nationally: 29.6% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 16.6 points, mirroring the country.
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 McGirts Creek
| Period | McGirts Creek | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 83.3% | 88.5% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 83.4% | 89.6% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.0% | 90.9% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.7% | 92.2% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.4 pts | +3.7 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in McGirts Creek is close to the national rate: 88.7% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in the Jacksonville area as a whole (92.2%). The share with a diploma is up 5.4 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 McGirts Creek
| Period | McGirts Creek | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.6% | 8.2% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.1% | 10.7% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.0% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.2% | 4.2% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.4 pts | −4.0 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs a little high in McGirts Creek: 6.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 4.4 points, as it has nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
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).
McGirts Creek compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McGirts Creek | 2.91 | 34.1 | 18.0% | 23.9% | 6.8% | 1994 | $1,700 | 29.6% | 88.7% | 6.2% |
| Settlers Landing | 3.20 | 35.0 | 16.5% | 26.9% | 5.8% | 1996 | $1,984 | 18.4% | 86.5% | 3.3% |
| Oak Hill | 2.53 | 36.4 | 24.0% | 45.6% | 9.3% | 1989 | $1,183 | 20.6% | 88.7% | 4.1% |
| Duclay | 2.46 | 33.3 | 20.0% | 66.1% | 7.6% | 2002 | $1,379 | 28.2% | 92.9% | 3.6% |
| Jacksonville Heights | 2.51 | 38.9 | 17.8% | 42.1% | 9.4% | 1988 | $1,195 | 15.7% | 85.5% | 11.3% |
| Argyle Forest | 2.29 | 35.9 | 9.3% | 49.3% | 3.0% | 1987 | $1,598 | 23.7% | 91.5% | 9.1% |
| Chimney Lakes | 2.56 | 35.9 | 10.6% | 28.0% | 7.7% | 2004 | $1,872 | 33.7% | 91.7% | 4.1% |
| Cedar Hills | 2.56 | 39.0 | 17.8% | 32.4% | 8.1% | 1965 | $1,261 | 17.7% | 90.1% | 6.2% |
| Jacksonville Heights South | 2.96 | 41.2 | 6.1% | 16.7% | 5.4% | 2004 | $2,102 | 24.2% | 88.8% | 16.5% |
| Duclay Forest | 2.33 | 33.1 | 10.2% | 54.9% | 7.3% | 1999 | $1,654 | 42.3% | 94.7% | 1.9% |
| Wesconnett | 2.57 | 33.3 | 19.8% | 55.5% | 8.2% | 1974 | $1,189 | 13.7% | 90.9% | 1.1% |
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 McGirts Creek. 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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