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Jacksonville, North Carolina

Introduction to Jacksonville, North Carolina

Jacksonville, North Carolina, in Onslow county, is 98 miles SE of Raleigh, North Carolina. The city’s population is 66,715.

Jacksonville History

The community was established in 1757 and officially incorporated in 1842. The city was named after Andrew Jackson, the seventh President of the United States. The establishment of Marine Barracks, New River, which was later named Camp Lejeune Marine Corps Base, lead to a population explosion in 1941.

Jacksonville and nearby Attractions

  • Lynwood Park Zoo
  • Onslow County Museum
  • Hammocks Beach State Park
  • Tryon Palace Historic Sites and Gardens
  • Airlie Gardens
  • North Carolina Aquarium

Things To Do In Jacksonville

Jacksonville is home to the Marine Corporation Museum of the Carolinas and the Lynnwood Park Zoo. Golfers can enjoy a round at the Rock Creek Golf and Country Club. At the Hammocks Beach State Park, visitors can enjoy swimming, fishing, camping, boating and picnicking. The city also hosts the Onslow County Fair, the Kuumba Festival and the Fall Family Fun Day every year.

Jacksonville Transportation

Wilmington International is the nearest major airport.

Jacksonville Higher Education

Coastal Carolina Community College is located in the city of Jacksonville. The Craven Community College, Lenoir Community College and Pamlico Community College are also close by as well.

High Points

Jacksonville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Carolina):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 2%trophyJacksonville Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 2%trophyJacksonville Walking and Biking to Work
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyJacksonville Low Property Crime
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 8%Jacksonville Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 10%Jacksonville Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 16%Jacksonville Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Jacksonville, NC

Comparing Jacksonville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Carolina (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Racial Diversity910
Well-Paid Single Men26
Senior Citizens11
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size810

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty46
College Educated Adults37
People in Middle Class or Better23
Median Family Income13

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Working at Home78
Public Transportation Use410

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes93
Affordability of Rents83
Housing Recently Built65
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals37
Seasonal and Vacation Housing32
People Living Alone21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime1010
Low Violent Crime98

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