Demographics & People — Jacksonville, North Carolina
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 73,507 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~66,300 |
| Median Age | 23.4 |
| Total Households | 22,808 |
| Family Households | 15,536 |
| Average Household Size | 2.36 |
| Diversity Index | 0.5539 (moderately diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 45,512 |
| Black or African American | 12,173 |
| Asian | 2,074 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13,811 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 29,655 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 14,370 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 13,833 |
| German | 9,700 |
| Irish | 9,258 |
| English | 7,905 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 6,995 |
| Italian | 3,483 |
| American | 2,481 |
| Hispanic: Puerto Rican | 2,248 |
Language
| English Only | 57,866 |
| Spanish | 7,391 |
| Population 5+ | 68,211 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 6,139 |
| Population 18+ | 32,489 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 15.0 minutes |
| Work from Home | 12.8% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Jacksonville, North Carolina.