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
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.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,007,189 | 1,023,153 | +1.6% |
| Median household income | $68,447 | $71,277 | +4.1% |
| Median home value | $274,900 | $303,500 | +10.4% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
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.