Jacksonville, FL Metro Area is home to 1,581,680 people and has a population density of 496.05 people per square mile. The city of Jacksonville itself has been around since the 1700s and is known for its distinct culture and lifestyle. Not only is it known for its year-round outdoor activities like fishing, kayaking, camping, boating, hiking, swimming and golfing but it also hosts many annual events such as the Jacksonville Jazz Festival, Jacksonville Seafood Festival and the World of Nations Celebration. The city showcases its unique local businesses like Sweet Pete's Candy Shop or Bold Bean Coffee Roasters as well as restaurants offering all variety of culinary cultures from Cubanos to Trout Fish Tacos with a Southern twist. For the sports enthusiast there are professional teams like Jacksonville Jaguars and Minor League Baseball teams like Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp that provide plenty of entertainment throughout the year. Finally there are numerous non-profit organizations committed to improving the quality of life in Duval County such as Feeding Northeast Florida which works to reduce food insecurity in the area.
The population in Jacksonville Metro Area is 1,581,680. There are 494 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Jacksonville Metro Area is 38.7, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Jacksonville Metro Area is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Jacksonville Metro Area
- 49.5% are married
- 13.4% are divorced
- 30.0% are married with children
- 17.7% have children, but are single
Race in Jacksonville Metro Area
- 63.9% are White
- 21.2% are Black
- 3.8% are Asian
- 0.2% are Native American
- 0.2% claim Other
- 8.2% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.5% Two or more races
- 0.1% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander