Jacksonville, AL Demographics

A map of Jacksonville's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	9,149	7,826	63.4%	54.4%
Black	3,476	5,085	24.1%	35.3%
Hispanic	811	453	5.6%	3.1%
Multiracial	695	597	4.8%	4.2%
Asian	209	334	1.4%	2.3%
Native American/Other	97	90	0.7%	0.6%

Jacksonville, Alabama has an estimated population of 14,437, a less than 1% change from the 14,385 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 63.4% White, 24.1% Black, 5.6% Hispanic, 4.8% Multiracial, 1.4% Asian, and 0.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Jacksonville, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Jacksonville has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is slightly more diverse than Alabama overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Jacksonville, that probability was 57.6% in 2020 and 53.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Jacksonville is ranked the 53rd most populous place in Alabama, out of 594 places. 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 was ranked the 53rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Jacksonville's White Population

9,149 residents of Jacksonville, or 63.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Jacksonville is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 63.4% of the population is White. Jacksonville ranks 446th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Jacksonville's White population has grown by an estimated 16.9%. White residents' share of Jacksonville's population has increased from 54.4% to 63.4%.

Jacksonville is more White than neighboring Saks (55.2% White). Jacksonville is less White than neighboring Weaver (68.2% White), White Plains (85.1% White), Nances Creek (100% White), and Alexandria (82.7% White).

Jacksonville's Black Population

3,476 residents of Jacksonville, or 24.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Jacksonville is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 25.6% of the population is Black. Jacksonville ranks 143rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Jacksonville's Black population has declined by an estimated 31.6%. Black residents' share of Jacksonville's population has decreased from 35.3% to 24.1%.

Jacksonville is more Black than neighboring Weaver (21.5% Black), White Plains (11.5% Black), Nances Creek (0% Black), and Alexandria (5.7% Black). Jacksonville is less Black than neighboring Saks (30.7% Black).

Jacksonville's Asian Population

209 residents of Jacksonville, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Jacksonville is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 1.4% of the population is Asian. Jacksonville ranks 31st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Jacksonville's Asian population has declined by an estimated 37.4%. Asian residents' share of Jacksonville's population has decreased from 2.3% to 1.4%.

Jacksonville is more Asian than neighboring Weaver (0% Asian), White Plains (0% Asian), Nances Creek (0% Asian), and Alexandria (0.5% Asian). Jacksonville is less Asian than neighboring Saks (2.1% Asian).

Jacksonville's Hispanic Population

811 residents of Jacksonville, or 5.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Jacksonville is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 5.6% of the population is Hispanic. Jacksonville ranks 237th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Jacksonville's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 79.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Jacksonville's population has increased from 3.1% to 5.6%.

Jacksonville is more Hispanic than neighboring White Plains (2.9% Hispanic), Nances Creek (0% Hispanic), and Alexandria (0% Hispanic). Jacksonville is less Hispanic than neighboring Weaver (7.6% Hispanic), and Saks (7% Hispanic).

Jacksonville's Native American/Other Population

97 residents of Jacksonville, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Jacksonville is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Jacksonville ranks 289th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Jacksonville's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 7.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Jacksonville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Jacksonville is more Native American/Other than neighboring Weaver (0% Native American/Other), White Plains (0% Native American/Other), Nances Creek (0% Native American/Other), and Saks (0% Native American/Other). Jacksonville is less Native American/Other than neighboring Alexandria (6.7% Native American/Other).

Jacksonville's Multiracial Population

695 residents of Jacksonville, or 4.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Jacksonville is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 3.3% of the population is Multiracial. Jacksonville ranks 210th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Jacksonville's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 16.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Jacksonville's population has increased from 4.2% to 4.8%.

Jacksonville is more Multiracial than neighboring Weaver (2.6% Multiracial), White Plains (0.4% Multiracial), Nances Creek (0% Multiracial), and Alexandria (4.4% Multiracial). Jacksonville is less Multiracial than neighboring Saks (5.1% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.