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Jacksonville, NC

Founded 1757Onslow CountyElev. 5 m
Population
73,507
Median home
$191,700
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
27
Sex offenders
16

Overview

About Jacksonville

Jacksonville is home to roughly 73,507 residents. Jacksonville was founded in 1757 and sits in Onslow County. The median age is 23.3 and the median household income is $54,069. Homes carry a median value of $191,700, and about 37% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (55.5%). Around 25% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 15 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
73,507
Median age
23.3
Median household income
$54,069
Per-capita income
$29,061
Poverty rate
13.5%
High-school grad or higher
94.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
25%
Unemployment
7.7%
Avg. commute
14.7 min
Work from home
10.8%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White55.5%
Hispanic or Latino18.8%
Black15.6%
Asian2.6%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts34.7%
Sales & office24.7%
Service22.4%
Production, transportation & material moving9.9%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance8.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$191,700
Median gross rent
$1,268/mo
Owner-occupied
37%
Median year built
1992
Households
22,808
Avg. household size
2.36

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Jacksonville has 27 public schools — 16 elementary, 5 middle, 6 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 6 schools
Reading37%
Math24%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Jacksonville HighHighGrades 9–12
Northside HighHighGrades 9–12
Onslow Early CollegeHighGrades 9–13
Onslow Virtual SecondaryHighGrades 6–12
Southwest HighHighGrades 9–12
White Oak HighHighGrades 9–12
Hunters Creek MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Jacksonville Commons MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
New Bridge MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Northwoods Park MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Southwest MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Bell Fork ElementaryElementary
Blue Creek ElementaryElementary
Carolina Forest ElementaryElementary

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime26% below national
Jacksonville287
North Carolina404
United States386
↓ 19% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime4% above national
Jacksonville2,035
North Carolina2,114
United States1,952
↓ 21% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Jacksonville Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Jacksonville.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively High
Top hazards · Onslow County
HurricaneVery High
Winter weatherVery High
LightningRelatively High
Coastal floodingRelatively Moderate
Heat waveRelatively Moderate
Ice stormRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Jacksonville is in Onslow County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Jacksonville was founded in 1757 and sits in Onslow County. Elevation ~5 m.

Map of Jacksonville
Jacksonville, NC
Where Jacksonville is
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Historic places

2 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Bank of Onslow and Jacksonville Masonic TemplePelletier House and Wantland Spring
Notable people from Jacksonville
A.J. StylesRyan AdamsEdwin HodgeElizabeth DennehyJamal ShulerMichael WalshJacob EvansEdward Bishop DudleyDanielle PeckMarvin Phillips
People searches in Jacksonville
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Nearby cities
New Bern (31 mi)Wilmington (46 mi)Leland (51 mi)Goldsboro (55 mi)Greenville (60 mi)Wilson (76 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Jacksonville, NC (16)

Public sex-offender registry records for Jacksonville, North Carolina.

Marcus Williams, 41
Jacksonville · Onslow County · 28540
Ryan Michael Lowe, 37
Jacksonville · Onslow County · 28546
Edward Earl Williams, 69
Jacksonville · Onslow County · 28540
AKA Edward E Williams
Kendall Ray Jones, 36
Jacksonville · Onslow County · 28546
Jose A Torres, 43
Jacksonville · Onslow County · 28540
Joseph Andrew King, 32
Jacksonville · Onslow County · 28546
Joe Jones, 68
Jacksonville · Onslow County · 28546
Joey Allen Smith, 42
Jacksonville · Onslow County · 28540
Charles Thomas Jr Mellor, 79
Jacksonville · Onslow County · 28540
Matthew James Jones, 62
Jacksonville · Onslow County · 28540
AKA Matthew J Jones, Matthew Jones
Jesse Lamer Hill, 42
Jacksonville · Onslow County · 28540
AKA Jesse Lemar Hill, Jesse Lamar Hill
Carlton David Mears, 45
Jacksonville · Onslow County · 28546
AKA Carl Mear, Carlton D Mear
Daniel Jr Rodriguez, 60
Jacksonville · Onslow County · 28540
Christopher Alexander Baker, 40
Jacksonville · Onslow County · 28540
AKA Christopher A Baker, Christopher Baker
James Robert Miller, 48
Jacksonville · 28540
AKA James Miller, Jamesrobert Miller
David Keith Davis, 69
Jacksonville · Onslow County · 28540
AKA David K Davis

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Jacksonville — frequently asked

What is the population of Jacksonville, North Carolina?
Jacksonville has a population of about 73,507, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Jacksonville?
The median home value in Jacksonville is $191,700, and the median gross rent is $1,268/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Jacksonville safe? What is the crime rate?
Jacksonville Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 287 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Jacksonville face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Onslow County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including hurricane, winter weather, lightning.
How many schools are in Jacksonville?
Jacksonville has 27 public schools (16 elementary, 5 middle, 6 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Jacksonville?
Public registry data lists 16 registered sex offenders in or near Jacksonville. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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