Jacksonville, NC Demographics
A map of Jacksonville's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 38,661 | 53.2% |
Hispanic | 13,540 | 18.6% |
Black | 12,728 | 17.5% |
Multiracial | 4,205 | 5.8% |
Asian | 2,358 | 3.2% |
Native American/Other | 1,231 | 1.7% |
Jacksonville, North Carolina had a population of 72,723 in 2020. It was 53.2% White, 17.5% Black, 3.2% Asian, 18.6% Hispanic, 1.7% Native American/Other, and 5.8% 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 776 places in North Carolina, Jacksonville is the 14th 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
38,661 residents of Jacksonville identify as White, or 53.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Jacksonville slightly less than the White share of the population of North Carolina (60.5% White). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Jacksonville is ranked #543 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Jacksonville is more White than neighboring Piney Green (51.7% White). Jacksonville is less White than neighboring Pumpkin Center (60.3% White), Half Moon (54.4% White), Sneads Ferry (82.8% White), and Richlands (62.5% White).
Jacksonville's Black Population
12,728 residents of Jacksonville identify as Black, or 17.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Jacksonville roughly similar to the Black share of the population of North Carolina (20.2% Black). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Jacksonville is ranked #299 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Jacksonville is more Black than neighboring Sneads Ferry (3.1% Black), and Richlands (16.8% Black). Jacksonville is less Black than neighboring Pumpkin Center (18.5% Black), Piney Green (19.9% Black), and Half Moon (20.9% Black).
Jacksonville's Asian Population
2,358 residents of Jacksonville identify as Asian, or 3.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Jacksonville roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of North Carolina (3.3% Asian). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Jacksonville is ranked #61 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Jacksonville is more Asian than neighboring Pumpkin Center (1.9% Asian), Piney Green (2.6% Asian), Half Moon (2.4% Asian), Sneads Ferry (0.9% Asian), and Richlands (1.4% Asian).
Jacksonville's Hispanic Population
13,540 residents of Jacksonville identify as Hispanic, or 18.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Jacksonville slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of North Carolina (10.7% Hispanic). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Jacksonville is ranked #64 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Jacksonville is more Hispanic than neighboring Pumpkin Center (9.8% Hispanic), Piney Green (15.8% Hispanic), Half Moon (12.1% Hispanic), Sneads Ferry (5.4% Hispanic), and Richlands (10.1% Hispanic).
Jacksonville's Native American/Other Population
1,231 residents of Jacksonville identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Jacksonville roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of North Carolina (1.5% Native American/Other). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Jacksonville is ranked #114 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Jacksonville is more Native American/Other than neighboring Piney Green (1.6% Native American/Other), Sneads Ferry (0.7% Native American/Other), and Richlands (1.6% Native American/Other). Jacksonville is less Native American/Other than neighboring Pumpkin Center (1.8% Native American/Other), and Half Moon (1.8% Native American/Other).
Jacksonville's Multiracial Population
4,205 residents of Jacksonville identify as Multiracial, or 5.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Jacksonville roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of North Carolina (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Jacksonville is ranked #79 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Jacksonville is less Multiracial than neighboring Pumpkin Center (7.7% Multiracial), Piney Green (8.4% Multiracial), Half Moon (8.4% Multiracial), Sneads Ferry (7.1% Multiracial), and Richlands (7.6% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.