Duval County, Florida Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Duval County is located in Florida with a total population of 1,007,189. It is the 6th most populous county out of 67 in Florida.

Age Demographics

The median age in Duval County is 36.7 years. This is 14% lower than the state median of 42.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Duval County is $68,447. This is 5% lower than the state median of $71,711. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 13% lower. The poverty rate stands at 14.6%. This is 16% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 4.5%. This is 6% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $274,900. Housing costs are 15% lower than the state median of $325,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.0x. 58.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% lower than the state average of 67.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Duval County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 49.3% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 28.5%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (28.5% vs 14.8%). The Hispanic or Latino population (11.8%) is well below the state average of 26.8%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (4.8% vs 2.8%).

Education

33.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is about average than the state rate of 33.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.0%.