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Jacksonville, Texas

Jacksonville, Texas, in Cherokee county, is 26 miles S of Tyler, Texas (center to center) and 106 miles SE of Dallas, Texas. The city has a population of 13,868.

The People and Families of Jacksonville

In Jacksonville, about 46% of adults are married. Jacksonville is a good place to find playdates for your kids, as the city is full of young ones.

Approximately 37% of Jacksonville is non-white. You'll see a variety of faces on the diverse streets of the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Jacksonville had a median family income of $31,176.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Jacksonville residents, with $12,470. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Jacksonville Housing

In Jacksonville, 58% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out.

Commuting

In Jacksonville, 93% of commuters drive to work. Most residents would agree that driving around the city is a bit easier than around other cities of its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyJacksonville Racial Diversity
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 13%Jacksonville Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Jacksonville Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Jacksonville, TX

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity1010
Children Under 5 Years Old109
Female Share of the Population78
Senior Citizens77
Male Share of the Population43
Age of the Population22
Well-Paid Single Men13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size86
Portion of People Married42

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults47
People Above Poverty13
Median Family Income12
People in Middle Class or Better12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Walking and Biking to Work46
Public Transportation Use48
Working at Home45

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing98
Affordability of Rents97
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals89
Affordability of Property Taxes75
Housing Recently Built65
People Living Alone67

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime33
Low Violent Crime22

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