Population 8,319 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in The Cape
Household size in The Cape
| Period | The Cape | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.89 | 2.63 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.00 | 2.68 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.91 | 2.66 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.82 | 2.58 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.07 | −0.05 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in The Cape average 2.82 people, above the national 2.65, so families with children are more common here. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.89, as it has nationally. The Cape has larger households than at least four in five Jacksonville neighborhoods.
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 The Cape
| Period | The Cape | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.6 | 37.4 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 32.8 | 38.8 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.0 | 39.5 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.6 | 40.4 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.0 | +3.1 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
At 39.6, the median age in The Cape is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 35.6, in line with the national trend. The youngest areas are in the southwest, the oldest in the northeast.
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 The Cape
| Period | The Cape | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.1% | 12.2% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.8% | 12.2% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.4% | 12.0% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.6% | 11.7% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in The Cape: 6.6% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 1.5 points, in line with the national trend. The Cape has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five Jacksonville neighborhoods.
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 The Cape
Renters in The Cape
| Period | The Cape | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.7% | 31.8% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.0% | 34.2% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.3% | 35.5% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 14.5% | 33.5% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.8 pts | +1.7 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
The Cape is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 14.5% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 29.0% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 4.8 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 The Cape
| Period | The Cape | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.7% | 13.4% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.1% | 13.8% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.3% | 11.8% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.0% | 9.4% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | −4.1 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in The Cape than nationally: 6.0%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged down 0.7 points, in line with the national trend.
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 The Cape
| Period | The Cape | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2002 | 1985 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 2003 | 1986 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 2003 | 1987 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2004 | 1992 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +7 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in The Cape is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 2004, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the northeast has the oldest housing. Of Jacksonville's 108 neighborhoods, only ten have newer homes.
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 The Cape
| Period | The Cape | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $869 | $1,041 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,675 | $1,106 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,695 | $1,251 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,377 | $1,750 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,508 | +$709 | +$724 | +$606 |
The median renter in The Cape pays $2,377 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,508 a month since 2006–10, up 174%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 43.6% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Only one other Jacksonville neighborhood has higher rents.
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 The Cape
Bachelor's degrees in The Cape
| Period | The Cape | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.9% | 26.9% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 24.8% | 28.4% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 35.3% | 31.4% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 34.8% | 36.7% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.0 pts | +9.8 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in The Cape as nationally: 34.8% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 11.0 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 The Cape
| Period | The Cape | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.2% | 88.5% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.4% | 89.6% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.6% | 90.9% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.9% | 92.2% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.7 pts | +3.7 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over nine in ten adults in The Cape have finished high school (92.9%), above the national rate of 89.3%. The Jacksonville area as a whole looks much the same. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 6.7 points, 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 The Cape
| Period | The Cape | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.5% | 8.2% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.0% | 10.7% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.6% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.7% | 4.2% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | −4.0 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in The Cape has been strong: just 1.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 2.8 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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).
The Cape 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Cape | 2.82 | 39.6 | 6.6% | 14.5% | 6.0% | 2004 | $2,377 | 34.8% | 92.9% | 1.7% |
| Oceanway | 2.99 | 36.0 | 17.5% | 20.9% | 11.9% | 2003 | $1,679 | 37.9% | 91.5% | 8.6% |
| Duval | 2.66 | 32.3 | 18.1% | 42.6% | 4.5% | 2009 | $1,965 | 20.9% | 88.4% | 3.0% |
| Pecan Park | 3.01 | 36.0 | 10.8% | 7.1% | 6.0% | 2010 | $1,066 | 38.6% | 92.4% | 6.9% |
| Turtle Creek | 3.35 | 36.4 | 14.1% | 37.4% | 7.4% | 1994 | $1,591 | 23.7% | 91.0% | 2.0% |
| Biscayne | 2.46 | 38.9 | 9.9% | 43.2% | 3.9% | 2002 | $1,466 | 20.7% | 91.0% | 4.5% |
| Highlands | 2.59 | 34.2 | 20.6% | 52.0% | 10.6% | 1975 | $1,382 | 16.3% | 89.9% | 2.9% |
| Charter Point | 2.60 | 34.7 | 24.1% | 47.1% | 8.5% | 1980 | $1,349 | 44.8% | 94.5% | 6.4% |
| Beacon Hills and Harbour | 2.34 | 51.9 | 7.2% | 0.0% | 6.4% | 1985 | $1,729 | 51.9% | 95.0% | 8.4% |
| Woodmere | 3.27 | 27.4 | 33.2% | 33.6% | 6.6% | 1975 | $1,345 | 35.5% | 86.9% | 4.3% |
| University Park-Jacksonville | 2.51 | 28.0 | 17.6% | 60.4% | 9.6% | 1977 | $1,349 | 24.1% | 84.8% | 12.9% |
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 The Cape. 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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