Jacksonville, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Pulaski County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
29,285
Population
1,021/sq mi density
$46,947
Median Income
$27,273 per capita
$155,300
Home Value
$174,038 Zillow
$913
Median Rent
32.2% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
970
Violent Crime/100K
4,002 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$46,947 median income, 8.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$155,300 home value, $913/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
970 violent crimes/100K (155% above avg)
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
29,285
Census 2023
Population Density
1,021
per square mile
Land Area
28.7
square miles (74.3 km²)
Median Age
32.5 yrs
16% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
47.1%
Male
52.9%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 38.7% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 47.1% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 9.4% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 1.5% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 3.3% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
38.7%
Black
47.1%
Hispanic
9.4%
Asian
1.5%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 93% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 5.8% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 1.2% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
93%
Spanish
5.8%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
4.4%
Veterans
11.6%
93% above US avg (6%)
Disability
18.1%
39% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
85.7%
6% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
14.3%
66% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.517
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 29,285 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 1,021 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 28.7 sq mi |
| Median Age | 32.5 years |
Gender
| Male | 47.1% |
| Female | 52.9% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 38.7% |
| Black or African American | 47.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.4% |
| Asian | 1.5% |
Language
| English Only | 93.0% |
| Spanish | 5.8% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 4.4% |
| Veterans | 11.6% |
| Disability | 18.1% |
| Health Insurance | 85.7% |
| Uninsured | 14.3% |
| Broadband Access | 85.7% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.517 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 2, Metro / 250K-1M |