Duval County, Florida Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

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%.

Duval County Quick Facts

Population 1,023,153

Median Household Income $71,27790% MOE ±$1,146

Median Home Value $303,50090% MOE ±$4,345

Poverty Rate 14.1%90% MOE ±0.7 pts

Unemployment Rate 4.5%90% MOE ±0.3 pts

Median Age 36.9 years90% MOE ±0.1 years

Homeownership Rate 58.2%90% MOE ±0.7 pts

Affordability Ratio 4.3x

Bachelor's Degree+ 34.4%90% MOE ±0.7 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 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 non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	936,186	1,023,153	+9.3%
Median household income	$68,682	$71,277	+3.8%
Median home value¹	$222,389	$303,500	+36.5%
Median gross rent	$1,322	$1,475	+11.6%

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Duval

$71,277

$74,568

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Duval

$303,500

$359,000

National

$332,700

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

Age Distribution

Under 18

22.4%

18-34

24.6%

35-54

25.3%

55-74

21.7%

75+

6.0%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

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

State average: 65 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Duval County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Jacksonville	977,670	$69,872	14.5%	$293,700
Jacksonville Beach	23,654	$120,698	4.8%	$575,800
Atlantic Beach	13,363	$118,935	7.8%	$630,200
Neptune Beach	7,168	$119,294	3.1%	$670,900
Baldwin	1,298	$47,500	16.3%	$180,700

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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.