Jacob City, Florida Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 230, Jacob City's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Jacob City is a small community located in Florida, within Jackson County. The total population is 230. It ranks as the 907th most populous out of 955 Census-designated places in Florida.

Age Demographics

The median age in Jacob City is 53.5 years. This is 26% higher than the state median of 42.6 years. Only 12.2% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 16.1% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Jacob City is $37,917. This is 49% lower than the state median of $74,568. It is also 53% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 20.0%. This is 59% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Jacob City, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $62,500. Housing costs are 83% lower than the state median of $359,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.6x, Jacob City is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 62.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% lower than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Jacob City has a predominantly Black or African American population, comprising 87.8% of all residents. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 2.6%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (2.6%) is well below the state average of 50.4%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (87.8% vs 14.6%).

Education

1.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 97% lower than 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 78.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Jacob City, Florida is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Florida state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 955 Census-designated places in Florida. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.