Jacksonville, Alabama
City Overview
As of 2007, Jacksonville's population is 9,114 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 8.45 percent.
The median home cost in Jacksonville is $164,900. Home appreciation the last year has been 3.39 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, Jacksonville's cost of living is 21.34% Lower than the U.S. average.
Jacksonville public schools spend $4,398 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 18 students per teacher in Jacksonville.
The unemployment rate in Jacksonville is 3.10 percent(U.S. avg. is 4.60%). Recent job growth is Positive. Jacksonville jobs have Increased by 0.24 percent.
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People
The 2007 Jacksonville, AL, population is 9,114. There are 1,104 people per square mile (population density).
Family in Jacksonville, AL
The median age is 28.1. The US median is 37.6. 43.43% of people in Jacksonville, AL, are married. 6.52% are divorced.
The average household size is 2.1 people. 15.74% of people are married, with children. 7.34% have children, but are single.
Race in Jacksonville, AL
73.90% of people are white, 22.45% are black, 1.80% are asian, 0.29% are native american, and 2.21% claim 'Other'.
1.97% of the people in Jacksonville, AL, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 98.03% are non-hispanic).
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Economy
The unemployment rate in Jacksonville, AL, is 3.10%, with job growth of 0.24%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 18.66%.
Jacksonville, AL Taxes
Jacksonville, AL,sales tax rate is 10.00%. Income tax is 5.00%.
Jacksonville, AL Income and Salaries
The income per capita is $18,591, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $27,202.
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| Unemployment Rate | 3.10% | 4.60% |
| Recent Job Growth | 0.24% | 1.40% |
| Future Job Growth | 18.66% | 11.90% |
| Sales Taxes | 10.00% | 6.00% |
| Income Taxes | 5.00% | 5.02% |
| Income per Cap. | $18,591 | $24,020 |
| Household Income | $27,202 | $44,684 |
| ESTIMATED HOUSEHOLDS BY HOUSEHOLD INCOME | | |
| Income Less Than 15K | 31.20% | 13.64% |
| Income between 15K and 25K | 16.72% | 11.21% |
| Income between 25K and 35K | 10.33% | 11.46% |
| Income between 35K and 50K | 10.21% | 15.84% |
| Income between 50K and 75K | 13.16% | 19.28% |
| Income between 75K and 100K | 7.42% | 11.53% |
| Income between 100K and 150K | 7.15% | 10.70% |
| Income between 150K and 250K | 3.18% | 4.43% |
| Income between 250K and 500K | 0.53% | 1.31% |
| Income greater than 500K | 0.09% | 0.61% |
| POPULATION BY OCCUPATION | | |
| Management, Business, and Financial Operations | 9.83% | 13.61% |
| Professional and Related Occupations | 25.75% | 20.24% |
| Service | 20.15% | 14.75% |
| Sales and Office | 27.17% | 26.74% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 0.00% | 0.74% |
| Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance | 4.28% | 9.48% |
| Production, Transportation, and Material Moving | 12.82% | 14.44% |
Housing
The median home value in Jacksonville, AL, is $164,900. Home appreciation is 3.39% over the last year. The median age of Jacksonville, AL, real estate is 28 years.
Jacksonville, AL Apartments and Rentals
Renters make up 44.62% of the Jacksonville, AL, population. 9.22% of houses and apartments in Jacksonville, AL, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).
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| Median Home Age | 28 | 27 |
| Median Home Cost | $164,900 | $217,200 |
| Home Appreciation | 3.39% | 9.80% |
| Homes Owned | 45.97% | 64.07% |
| Housing Vacant | 9.22% | 14.48% |
| Homes Rented | 44.62% | 21.45% |
| Property Tax Rate | $3.31 | $13.28 |
| OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS BY VALUE | | |
| Less Than $20,000 | 8.10% | 3.01% |
| $20,000 to $39,999 | 7.45% | 4.37% |
| $40,000 to $59,999 | 12.64% | 5.74% |
| $60,000 to $79,999 | 14.97% | 7.07% |
| $80,000 to $99,999 | 14.27% | 8.41% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 19.69% | 19.74% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 14.39% | 14.06% |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 6.35% | 16.59% |
| $300,000 to $399,999 | 1.22% | 8.21% |
| $400,000 to $499,999 | 0.06% | 4.53% |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 0.00% | 4.75% |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0.87% | 1.86% |
| HOUSING UNITS BY YEAR STRUCTURE BUILT | | |
| 1999 to October 2005 | 7.34% | 10.15% |
| 1995 to 1998 | 9.40% | 6.69% |
| 1990 to 1994 | 6.89% | 6.70% |
| 1980 to 1989 | 17.86% | 14.75% |
| 1970 to 1979 | 24.43% | 17.11% |
| 1960 to 1969 | 14.50% | 12.78% |
| 1950 to 1959 | 7.26% | 11.64% |
| 1940 to 1949 | 5.05% | 6.64% |
| 1939 or Earlier | 7.26% | 13.55% |
Health
There are 172 physicians per capita in Jacksonville, AL. The US average is 170.
Jacksonville, AL Health Index
Air quality in Jacksonville, AL is 44 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is based on ozone alert days and number of pollutants in the air, as reported by the EPA.
Water quality in Jacksonville, AL is 90 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators.
Superfund index is 80 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts.
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Crime
Jacksonville, AL, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 4. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 3.
Jacksonville, AL, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 4. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The US average is 3.
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Climate
Jacksonville, AL, gets 52 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 1 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 104.
On average, there are 209 sunny days per year in Jacksonville, AL. The July high is around 90 degrees. The January low is 36. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 32 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
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Educate
Jacksonville, AL, schools spend $4,398 per student. There are 18 pupils per teacher, 735 students per librarian, and 484 children per counselor in Jacksonville, AL schools.
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Transportation
The average one-way commute in Jacksonville, AL, takes 25 minutes. 85% of commuters drive their own car alone. 8% carpool with others. 1% take mass transit and 1% work from home.
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Cost of Living
Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Jacksonville, AL is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Jacksonville, AL is more expensive.
Overall, Jacksonville, AL cost of living is 78.66.
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Religion
64.29% of the people in Jacksonville, AL are religious, meaning they affiliate with a religion. 0.73% are Catholic; 59.27% are Protestant; 0.54% are LDS; 3.40% are another Christian faith; 0.08% in Jacksonville, AL are Jewish; 0.02% are an eastern faith; 0.26% affilite with Islam.
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| Percent Religious | 64.29% | 50.03% |
| Catholic | 0.73% | 21.92% |
| Protestant | 59.27% | 19.12% |
| LDS | 0.54% | 1.57% |
| Baptist | 45.26% | 8.16% |
| Episcopalian | 0.76% | 8.12% |
| Pentecostal | 5.32% | 1.89% |
| Lutheran | 0.29% | 2.81% |
| Methodist | 6.46% | 3.84% |
| Presbyterian | 1.18% | 1.33% |
| Other Christian | 3.40% | 4.66% |
| Jewish | 0.08% | 2.16% |
| Eastern | 0.02% | 0.05% |
| Islam | 0.26% | 0.54% |
Voting
33.33% of the people in Jacksonville, AL are registered as Democrats. 65.89% are registered Republican. Remaining are independent: 0.78%.
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