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Jacksonville, TX
City in Cherokee County, Texas.
Population
14,325
Land area
15.1sq mi
People per sq mi
946
ZIP codes
0
Jacksonville and its ZIP codes
Jacksonville at a glance
- Jacksonville is about 8.2 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- It is the 214th most populous of 1,795 cities and towns in Texas.
- Households here earn a median of $51,375 a year, 35% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $119,800 (58% below Texas) and median rent is $908 a month.
Local data for Jacksonville, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Jacksonville, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$51,375
Poverty rate
26.5%
Median home value
$119,800
Median rent
$908/mo
Homeownership
60.8%
Bachelor's or higher
21.1%
Median age
32.1
Average commute
23.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (4,867), German Americans (914), Irish Americans (829).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cherokee County. PPP loans are for Jacksonville.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,484
14,947 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,329
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$299M
FY 2026, $5,935 per person
How people get to work
Jacksonville, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.2%
- Carpooled11.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.1%
- Worked from home5.9%
Average one-way commute: 23.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Jacksonville, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
613
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
107
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 34°F
47.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Jacksonville, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.9%
U.S. 33.3% +4.6 pts
Diabetes
16.0%
U.S. 12.1% +3.9 pts
Smoking
16.8%
U.S. 12.8% +4.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
24.6%
U.S. 11.1% +13.5 pts
Cities near Jacksonville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GallatinCity | 7.6 mi | 4.6 |
| New SummerfieldCity | 8.5 mi | 4.7 |
| CuneyTown | 11 mi | 1.6 |
| RuskCity | 13 mi | 7.2 |
| BullardTown | 13 mi | 4.2 |
| ShadybrookCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 7.7 |
| TroupCity | 15 mi | 2.5 |
| NechesCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1 |
| BerryvilleTown | 16 mi | 1.3 |
| FrankstonTown | 16 mi | 2.5 |
| ReklawCity | 17 mi | 2.9 |
| Emerald BayCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.8 |
| Coffee CityTown | 18 mi | 1.9 |
| WhitehouseCity | 19 mi | 5.5 |
| NoondayCity | 20 mi | 2.1 |
| Sunrise ShoresCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Jacksonville, TX in?
- Jacksonville is in Cherokee County, Texas.
- What is the population of Jacksonville, TX?
- About 14,325 people live in Jacksonville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Jacksonville?
- Nearby places include Gallatin (7.6 mi), New Summerfield (8.5 mi), Cuney (11 mi), Rusk (13 mi), Bullard (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023