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Duval County, Florida Demographics 2026

Duval County, Florida has a population of 1,023,153, the 6th most populous county in Florida. The median household income is $71,277 and the median home value is $303,500. The poverty rate is 14.1%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Duval County Quick Facts

Population 1,023,153
Median Household Income $71,277
Median Home Value $303,500
Poverty Rate 14.1%
Unemployment Rate 4.5%
Median Age 36.9 years
Homeownership Rate 58.2%
Affordability Ratio 4.3x
Bachelor's Degree+ 34.4%
High School Graduation 91.3%
Cities/Places 5
Population 1,023,153 6th of 67
Median Income $71,277 4% lower than state
Poverty Rate 14.1%
Unemployment 4.5%

How Duval County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric2019–20232020–2024Change
Population1,007,1891,023,153+1.6%
Median household income$68,447$71,277+4.1%
Median home value$274,900$303,500+10.4%

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 16.3%
$25K-$50K 18.6%
$50K-$100K 30.6%
$100K+ 34.4%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
6.2%
$10K-$15K
3.2%
$15K-$20K
3.2%
$20K-$25K
3.7%
$25K-$30K
3.3%
$30K-$35K
3.6%
$35K-$40K
4.0%
$40K-$45K
3.9%
$45K-$50K
3.8%
$50K-$60K
7.1%
$60K-$75K
10.4%
$75K-$100K
13.1%
$100K-$125K
10.4%
$125K-$150K
7.2%
$150K-$200K
7.9%
$200K+
8.9%

Employment

4.5% Unemployment Rate State: 4.8%|National: 5.2%
65.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 58.2%
Renter 41.8%
Affordability Index Moderate
4.3x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $1,475/mo 24.8% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

67out of 100
High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 65 | National average: 61

Education

Cities & Places in Duval County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Jacksonville977,670$69,87214.5%$293,700
Jacksonville Beach23,654$120,6984.8%$575,800
Atlantic Beach13,363$118,9357.8%$630,200
Neptune Beach7,168$119,2943.1%$670,900
Baldwin1,298$47,50016.3%$180,700

Population Overview

Duval County is located in Florida with a total population of 1,023,153. It is the 6th most populous county out of 67 in Florida. The county encompasses 5 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Duval County is 36.9 years. This is 13% lower than the state median of 42.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Duval County is $71,277. This is 4% lower than the state median of $74,568. It is also 12% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 14.1%. This is 13% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 4.5%. This is 7% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $303,500. Housing costs are 15% lower than the state median of $359,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.3x. 58.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% lower than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Duval County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 48.4% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 28.2%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (28.2% vs 14.6%). The Hispanic or Latino population (12.4%) is well below the state average of 27.4%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (4.9% vs 2.9%).

Education

34.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is about the same as the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Duval County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Florida and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Duval County, Florida?

Duval County has a population of 1,023,153, making it the 6th most populous county in Florida.

What is the median income in Duval County?

The median household income in Duval County is $71,277 with a poverty rate of 14.1%.

How many cities are in Duval County, Florida?

Duval County contains 5 Census-designated places.