Jacksonville City PUMA, NC

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2021 Population

155,550

1.9% 1-year growth

US Senator

Thom Tillis

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Budd

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

25.7

0.391% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

14.3%

13.1% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$54,116

6.16% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$170,400

4.16% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

82,733

2.17% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Jacksonville City PUMA, NC had a population of 156k people with a median age of 25.7 and a median household income of $54,116. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Jacksonville City PUMA, NC grew from 152,656 to 155,550, a 1.9% increase and its median household income grew from $50,975 to $54,116, a 6.16% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC are White (Non-Hispanic) (63.2%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (14.6%), White (Hispanic) (7.48%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (5.19%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (3.44%).

11% of the households in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC 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.

98.5% of the residents in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Onslow County (South)--Jacksonville City PUMA, NC are Coastal Carolina Community College (1,485 degrees awarded in 2021) and Miller-Motte College-Jacksonville (460817) (186 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC was $170,400, and the homeownership rate was 52.7%.

Most people in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20 minutes. The average car ownership in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC was 2 cars per household.

Jacksonville City PUMA, NC borders Lenoir, Onslow (North) & Jones Counties PUMA, NC, Carteret, Beaufort & Pamlico Counties PUMA, NC, and Pender & New Hanover (North) Counties PUMA, NC.

United States North Carolina

Population & Diversity

Jacksonville City PUMA, NC is home to a population of 156k people, from which 98.5% are citizens. As of 2021, 4.45% of Jacksonville City PUMA, NC residents were born outside of the country (6.92k people).

In 2021, there were 4.33 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (98.2k people) in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 22.7k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 11.6k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC are Spanish (11,266 households), Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (678 households), and German (524 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

67,387

Women

43.2%

88,648

Men

56.8%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 156,035 inhabitants, with 56.8% men, and 43.2% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

98.5%

2021 Citizenship

98.5%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.5% of Jacksonville City PUMA, NC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC was 98.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC

White (Non-Hispanic)
98.2k ± 2.18k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
22.7k ± 1.36k
White (Hispanic)
11.6k ± 1.19k

14.1%

Hispanic Population

22k people

14.1% of the people in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC are hispanic (22k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
1,320 ± 888 people
Philippines
653 ± 626 people
Korea
524 ± 561 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Jacksonville City PUMA, NC was Mexico, the natal country of 1,320 Jacksonville City PUMA, NC residents, followed by Philippines with 653 and Korea with 524.

Foreign-Born Population

4.45%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

6.92k people

4.52%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

6.91k people

As of 2021, 4.45% of Jacksonville City PUMA, NC residents (6.92k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC was 4.52%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
11,266 households (7.85%)
Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
678 households (0.472%)
German
524 households (0.365%)

11% of the households in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. 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.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC was Spanish. 7.85% of the households in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
10,694 ± 1,108
Gulf War (1990s)
2,710 ± 420
Vietnam
2,414 ± 349

Jacksonville City PUMA, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 3.95 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Jacksonville City PUMA, NC employs 82.7k people. The largest industries in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC are U. S. Marines (30,312 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,741 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,914 people), and the highest paying industries are Agencies, brokerages, and other insurance related activities ($234,272), Pharmaceutical & medicine manufacturing ($98,540), and Architectural, engineering & related services ($87,326).

Males in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC have an average income that is 0.956 times higher than the average income of females, which is $42,105. The income inequality in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC (measured using the Gini index) is 0.375, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

25,574

Women

31.6%

55,401

Men

68.4%

The workforce of Jacksonville City PUMA, NC in 2020 was 80,975 people, with 31.6% woman, and 68.4% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC.

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Occupations

82.7k

2021 Value

2.17%

1 Year growth

± 2.17%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC grew at a rate of 2.17%, from 81k employees to 82.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC, are Military enlisted tactical operations & air/weapons specialists & crew members (7,257 people), Military, rank not specified (3,793 people), and Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,477 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Jacksonville City PUMA, NC.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in North Carolina (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

82.7k

2021 Value

2.17%

1 Year growth

± 2.17%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC grew at a rate of 2.17%, from 81k employees to 82.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC, are U. S. Marines (30,312 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,741 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,914 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Jacksonville City PUMA, NC, though some of these residents may live in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$37,024

Median earning men ± $2,156

$26,071

Median earning women ± $1,840

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($55,868), Manufacturing ($53,899), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($51,740).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($44,925), Information ($38,935), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($36,597).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in North Carolina. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in North Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 49.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (48.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.881%).

Thom Tillis and Ted Budd are the senators currently representing the state of North Carolina. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

North Carolina is currently represented by 14 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

Voting results are not available for Jacksonville City PUMA, NC. Showing the available data for North Carolina.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (49.9%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (48.6%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.881%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in North Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 49.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (48.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.881%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in North Carolina for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from North Carolina

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Thom Tillis

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Ted Budd

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Thom Tillis and Ted Budd are the senators currently representing North Carolina.

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 North Carolina over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from North Carolina

North Carolina is currently represented by 14 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 North Carolina have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC awarded 1,671 degrees. The student population of Jacksonville City PUMA, NC in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,352 male students and 2,394 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC are White (1,064 and 64%), followed by Black or African American (293 and 17.6%), Hispanic or Latino (181 and 10.9%), and Asian (53 and 3.19%).

The largest universities in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC by number of degrees awarded are Coastal Carolina Community College (1,485 and 88.9%) and Miller-Motte College-Jacksonville (460817) (186 and 11.1%).

The most popular majors in Onslow County (South)--Jacksonville City PUMA, NC are Liberal Arts & Sciences (418 and 25%), Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor (93 and 5.57%), and HVAC Maintenance (83 and 4.97%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 3,746 students enrolled in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC, 36.1% men and 63.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,146 records, of which 63.6% were women and 36.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
418 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
32 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
28 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Onslow County (South)--Jacksonville City PUMA, NC was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 418 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Onslow County (South)--Jacksonville City PUMA, NC according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Coastal Carolina Community College
1,485 degrees awarded
Miller-Motte College-Jacksonville (460817)
186 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Coastal Carolina Community College with 1,485 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 795 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC, which is 0.908 times less than the 876 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,064 degrees mean that there were 3.63 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 293 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

Public, 2-year ($2,432) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($30) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($2,098) 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

Measure

In 2021, 0.651% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.163% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Jacksonville City PUMA, NC in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (44.9k), Some college (35.6k), and Bachelors Degree (15k).

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 Jacksonville City PUMA, NC was $170,400 in 2021, which is 0.696 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $163,600 to $170,400, a 4.16% increase. The homeownership rate in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC is 52.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC have an average commute time of 20 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC is $54,116. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC was Apex & Holly Springs Towns PUMA, NC with a value of $128,604, followed by Raleigh City (Northwest) & Morrisville Town PUMA, NC and Indian Trail & Stallings Towns PUMA, NC, with respective values of $120,640 and $112,051.

Housing

Property

$170,400

Median Property Value 2021

±$3,910

$27,533

Median Property Taxes

±$1,666

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 Jacksonville City PUMA, NC the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

52.7%

Homeownership

2021

71.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 52.7% of the housing units in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 50.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC was Apex & Holly Springs Towns PUMA, NC with a value of $128,604, followed by Raleigh City (Northwest) & Morrisville Town PUMA, NC and Indian Trail & Stallings Towns PUMA, NC, with respective values of $120,640 and $112,051.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC 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.

$54,116

Median Household Income

± $2,625

52.3k

Number of Households

± 2,485

In 2021, the median household income of the 52.3k households in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC grew to $54,116 from the previous year's value of $50,975.

The following chart displays the households in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC 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

0.375

2021 Wage GINI in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC

0.37

2020 Wage GINI in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC

In 2021, the income inequality in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC was 0.375 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.33% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Jacksonville City PUMA, NC was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (67.8%)
Carpooled (13.7%)
Walked (9.44%)

In 2021, 67.8% of workers in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (13.7%) and those who walked to work (9.44%).

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

20 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC have a shorter commute time (20 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.17% of the workforce in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

14.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC (19.2k out of 134k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC is White, followed by Black 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.

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

89.2% of the population of Jacksonville City PUMA, NC has health coverage, with 20.7% on employee plans, 14.3% on Medicaid, 6.21% on Medicare, 22.5% on non-group plans, and 25.5% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 30.7% under 18 years, 27.3% between 18 and 34 years, 30.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 11.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 44.9% were men and 55.1% were women.

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

Uninsured People

10.8%

Uninsured

20.7%

Employer Coverage

14.3%

Medicaid

6.21%

Medicare

22.5%

Non-Group

25.5%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC grew by 10.2% from 9.8% to 10.8%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.