Duval County, FL

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2023 Population

1.01M

1.15% 1-year growth

US Senator

Rick Scott

Republican Party

US Senator

Ashley Moody

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

36.7

0.273% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

14.6%

1.97% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$68,447

4.37% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$274,900

9.39% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

487,982

0.804% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Duval County, FL had a population of 1.01M people with a median age of 36.7 and a median household income of $68,447. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Duval County, FL grew from 995,708 to 1.01M, a 1.15% increase and its median household income grew from $65,579 to $68,447, a 4.37% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Duval County, FL are White (Non-Hispanic) (49.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (28.5%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.82%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (4.75%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (4.63%).

None of the households in Duval County, FL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

94.9% of the residents in Duval County, FL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Duval County, FL are Florida State College at Jacksonville (5,952 degrees awarded in 2023), University of North Florida (4,428 degrees), and Jacksonville University (1,209 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Duval County, FL was $274,900, and the homeownership rate was 58.1%.

Most people in Duval County, FL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Duval County, FL was 2 cars per household.

Duval County, FL borders Baker County, FL, Clay County, FL, Nassau County, FL, and St. Johns County, FL.

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Population & Diversity

Duval County, FL is home to a population of 1.01M people, from which 94.9% are citizens. As of 2023, 11.8% of Duval County, FL residents were born outside of the country (119k people).

In 2023, there were 1.73 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (497k people) in Duval County, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 287k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 48.6k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

94.9%

2023 Citizenship

95%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 94.9% of Duval County, FL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Duval County, FL was 95%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Duval County, FL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Duval County, FL

White (Non-Hispanic)
497k ± 2.3k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
287k ± 2.21k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
48.6k ± 3.11k

11.8%

Hispanic Population

118k people

11.8% of the people in Duval County, FL are hispanic (118k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Duval County, FL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Florida.

Most Common Origin

Cuba
1,003,261 ± 24,014 people
Haiti
344,713 ± 14,299 people
Colombia
299,067 ± 13,333 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Florida was Cuba, the natal country of 1,003,261 Florida residents, followed by Haiti with 344,713 and Colombia with 299,067.

Foreign-Born Population

11.8%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

119k people

11.7%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

116k people

As of 2023, 11.8% of Duval County, FL residents (119k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Duval County, FL was 11.7%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Duval County, FL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
27,249 ± 1,710
Gulf War (1990s)
17,963 ± 1,326
Vietnam
17,499 ± 902

Duval County, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.52 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Duval County, FL employs 488k people. The largest industries in Duval County, FL are Health Care & Social Assistance (66,881 people), Retail Trade (59,838 people), and Finance & Insurance (44,929 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($83,929), Management of Companies & Enterprises ($81,316), and Utilities ($76,853).

Males in Florida have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $56,054. The income inequality in Florida (measured using the Gini index) is 0.474, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

488k

2023 Value

± 7,215

0.804%

1 Year growth

± 2.06%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Duval County, FL grew at a rate of 0.804%, from 484k employees to 488k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Duval County, FL, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (64,922 people), Management Occupations (52,486 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (51,865 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Duval County, FL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

488k

2023 Value

± 7,215

0.804%

1 Year growth

± 2.06%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Duval County, FL grew at a rate of 0.804%, from 484k employees to 488k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Duval County, FL, are Health Care & Social Assistance (66,881 people), Retail Trade (59,838 people), and Finance & Insurance (44,929 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Duval County, FL, though some of these residents may live in Duval County, FL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$49,360

Median earning men ± $843

$39,139

Median earning women ± $737

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($72,465), Public Administration ($61,965), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($59,418).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Information ($53,690), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($53,357), and Construction ($50,206).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

4.23%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 9.69M people employed in Florida. This represents a 4.23% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 12.6%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Florida.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

2,467
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
2,048
Construction
1,723
Other Services (except Public Administration)

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$4.42M
Finance and Insurance
$4.37M
Health Care and Social Assistance
$2.77M
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Duval County, FL went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 51.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (47.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.972%).

Rick Scott and Ashley Moody are the senators currently representing the state of Florida. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Florida is currently represented by 26 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (51.2%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (47.4%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.972%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Duval County, FL for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Florida

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Rick Scott

Senator from Florida

Assumed office on January 8, 2019
Inauguration delayed in order to finish his term as Governor of Florida.

Ashley Moody

Senator from Florida

Assumed office on January 21, 2025
While elections for full class 3 terms will take place in 2028, Florida will hold a special election in 2026 to elect a senator to complete the remainder of Marco Rubio's term.

Rick Scott and Ashley Moody are the senators currently representing Florida.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Florida over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Florida

Florida is currently represented by 26 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Florida have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2023, universities in Duval County, FL awarded 14,836 degrees. The student population of Duval County, FL in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 18,220 male students and 27,787 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Duval County, FL are White (7,347 and 50.9%), followed by Black or African American (3,244 and 22.5%), Hispanic or Latino (1,888 and 13.1%), and Two or More Races (811 and 5.61%).

The largest universities in Duval County, FL by number of degrees awarded are Florida State College at Jacksonville (5,952 and 40.1%), University of North Florida (4,428 and 29.8%), and Jacksonville University (1,209 and 8.15%).

The most popular majors in Duval County, FL are Liberal Arts & Sciences (1,940 and 13.1%), Registered Nursing (1,251 and 8.43%), and Welding Technology (953 and 6.42%).

The median tuition costs in Duval County, FL are $14,878 for private four year colleges, and $3,046 and $12,373 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2023 in Duval County, FL, the percentage of applicants admitted was 66.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 15.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 46,007 (39.6% men and 60.4% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 46,007 students enrolled in Duval County, FL, 39.6% men and 60.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 21,910 records, of which 58.5% were women and 41.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Other Research & Experimental Psychology
335 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
842 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
355 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Duval County, FL was Other Research & Experimental Psychology with 335 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Duval County, FL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Florida State College at Jacksonville
5,952 degrees awarded
University of North Florida
4,428 degrees awarded
Jacksonville University
1,209 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Florida State College at Jacksonville with 5,952 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 6,018 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Duval County, FL, which is 0.682 times less than the 8,818 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 7,347 degrees mean that there were 2.26 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 3,244 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($19,236) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,265) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,300) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 1.19% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.2% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (4.97M), Some college (3.58M), and Bachelors Degree (3.32M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Duval County, FL was $274,900 in 2023, which is 0.906 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $251,300 to $274,900, a 9.39% increase. The homeownership rate in Duval County, FL is 58.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Duval County, FL have an average commute time of 24.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Duval County, FL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Duval County, FL is $68,447. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Duval County, FL was Census Tract 139.05 with a value of $169,219, followed by Census Tract 142.04 and Census Tract 130, with respective values of $154,886 and $141,364.

In 2023, 16.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Duval County, FL. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 1.61%.

Housing

Property

$274,900

Median Property Value 2023

±$3,078

$235,245

Median Property Taxes

±$4,287

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Duval County, FL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Duval County, FL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

58.1%

Homeownership

2023

67.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 58.1% of the housing units in Duval County, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 57.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Duval County, FL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 139.05
Census Tract 142.04
Census Tract 130

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Duval County, FL was Census Tract 139.05 with a value of $169,219, followed by Census Tract 142.04 and Census Tract 130, with respective values of $154,886 and $141,364.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Duval County, FL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$68,447

Median Household Income

± $1,307

405k

Number of Households

± 6,212

In 2023, the median household income of the 405k households in Duval County, FL grew to $68,447 from the previous year's value of $65,579.

The following chart displays the households in Duval County, FL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Duval County, FL is from Florida.

0.474

2022 Wage GINI in Florida

0.473

2021 Wage GINI in Florida

In 2022, the income inequality in Florida was 0.474 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.285% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Florida was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Florida in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Florida across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (72.5%)
Worked At Home (13.9%)
Carpooled (8.82%)

In 2023, 72.5% of workers in Duval County, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (13.9%) and those who carpooled to work (8.82%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

24.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Duval County, FL have a shorter commute time (24.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.35% of the workforce in Duval County, FL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Duval County, FL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Duval County, FL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Duval County, FL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 16.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Duval County, FL. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 1.61%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

14.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Duval County, FL (144k out of 983k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Duval County, FL is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 20.9% of the children was living in poverty in Duval County, FL. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 5.8%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

88.5% of the population of Duval County, FL has health coverage, with 43.9% on employee plans, 15.9% on Medicaid, 10.2% on Medicare, 15% on non-group plans, and 3.6% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Duval County, FL see 1202 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.18% increase from the previous year (1188 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1258 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 426 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.2% were men and 52.8% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,202 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Duval County, FL

Primary care physicians in Duval County, FL see an average of 1,202 patients per year. This represents a 1.18% increase from the previous year (1,188 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Duval County, FL in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.3% under 18 years, 22.7% between 18 and 34 years, 38.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.2% were men and 52.8% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

11.5%

Uninsured

43.9%

Employer Coverage

15.9%

Medicaid

10.2%

Medicare

15%

Non-Group

3.6%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Duval County, FL declined by 1.96% from 11.7% to 11.5%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Duval County, FL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 76.2 in Duval County, FL.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Duval County, FL.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 34.6% in Duval County, FL.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Duval County, FL.