Jacksonville, AR Demographics

A map of Jacksonville's Population by Race

Jacksonville, Arkansas had a population of 29,477 in 2020. It was 43.2% White, 39.9% Black, 1.8% Asian, 7.4% Hispanic, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 6.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Jacksonville, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 626 places in Arkansas, Jacksonville is the 16th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Jacksonville's White Population

12,743 residents of Jacksonville identify as White, or 43.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Jacksonville considerably less than the White share of the population of Arkansas (68.5% White). Of the 626 places in Arkansas, Jacksonville is ranked #532 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Jacksonville is more White than neighboring McAlmont (15.4% White). Jacksonville is less White than neighboring Sherwood (61.3% White), Gibson (67.5% White), Cabot (82.6% White), and North Little Rock (44% White).

Jacksonville's Black Population

11,757 residents of Jacksonville identify as Black, or 39.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Jacksonville considerably larger than the Black share of the population of Arkansas (14.9% Black). Of the 626 places in Arkansas, Jacksonville is ranked #96 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Jacksonville is more Black than neighboring Sherwood (25.1% Black), Gibson (17.5% Black), and Cabot (2.9% Black). Jacksonville is less Black than neighboring McAlmont (77.5% Black), and North Little Rock (42.5% Black).

Jacksonville's Asian Population

542 residents of Jacksonville identify as Asian, or 1.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Jacksonville roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Arkansas (1.7% Asian). Of the 626 places in Arkansas, Jacksonville is ranked #48 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Jacksonville is more Asian than neighboring Gibson (0.7% Asian), McAlmont (0.3% Asian), Cabot (1.7% Asian), and North Little Rock (1.1% Asian). Jacksonville is less Asian than neighboring Sherwood (2% Asian).

Jacksonville's Hispanic Population

2,180 residents of Jacksonville identify as Hispanic, or 7.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Jacksonville roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Arkansas (8.5% Hispanic). Of the 626 places in Arkansas, Jacksonville is ranked #109 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Jacksonville is more Hispanic than neighboring Sherwood (5.6% Hispanic), Gibson (6.5% Hispanic), McAlmont (3.7% Hispanic), Cabot (5.9% Hispanic), and North Little Rock (7.1% Hispanic).

Jacksonville's Native American/Other Population

289 residents of Jacksonville identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Jacksonville roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Arkansas (1.4% Native American/Other). Of the 626 places in Arkansas, Jacksonville is ranked #215 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Jacksonville is more Native American/Other than neighboring Sherwood (0.8% Native American/Other), McAlmont (0.6% Native American/Other), Cabot (0.8% Native American/Other), and North Little Rock (0.7% Native American/Other).

Jacksonville's Multiracial Population

1,966 residents of Jacksonville identify as Multiracial, or 6.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Jacksonville roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Arkansas (4.9% Multiracial). Of the 626 places in Arkansas, Jacksonville is ranked #125 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Jacksonville is more Multiracial than neighboring Sherwood (5.2% Multiracial), McAlmont (2.6% Multiracial), Cabot (6.1% Multiracial), and North Little Rock (4.5% Multiracial). Jacksonville is less Multiracial than neighboring Gibson (6.8% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.