Jacksonville
City in Onslow County, North Carolina
Jacksonville is a city in Onslow County, North Carolina, with 72,723 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 16 ft (5 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Pumpkin Center, 4.4 miles N.
- 72,723residents (2020 Census)
- 16 ftelevation · 5 m
- 49.8 sq miland area · 129.1 km²
- 1,459 / sq mipopulation density
- 28543main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Jacksonville
Jacksonville is the county seat of and the most populous community in Onslow County, North Carolina, which is coterminous with the Jacksonville, NC Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2020 census, the population was 72,723, which makes Jacksonville the 14th-most populous city in North Carolina. Demographically, Jacksonville is the youngest city in the United States, with an average age of 22.8 years old, which can be attributed to the large military presence. The low age may also be in part due to the population drastically increasing over the past 80 years, from 783 in the 1930 census to 72,723 in the 2020 census.
It is the home of the United States Marine Corps' Camp Lejeune and New River Air Station. Jacksonville is located adjacent to North Carolina's Crystal Coast area.
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Living in Jacksonville
- Median household income
- $57,697
- Median home value
- $210,100
- Median rent
- $1,321/mo
- Median age
- 23.4
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Jacksonville had 72,723 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 72,723 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,459 per sq mi (564 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Jacksonville at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Onslow County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 72,723 (2020) |
| Land area | 49.83 sq mi (129.1 km²) |
| Water area | 7.53 sq mi (19.50 km²) |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.7298° N, 77.3940° W |
| ZIP codes | 28543, 28542 |
| Official website | ci.jacksonville.nc.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3734200 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Jacksonville
- Pumpkin Center4.4 mi N
- Piney Green4.8 mi NE
- Verona6.5 mi SW
- Kellum7.0 mi NE
- Southwest7.1 mi W
- Half Moon7.7 mi NW
- Hubert10.8 mi E
- Dixon11.0 mi SW
- Catherine Lake12.1 mi NW
- Sneads Ferry13.2 mi S
- Bear Creek13.4 mi E
- Belgrade14.0 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Jacksonville
What county is Jacksonville in?
Jacksonville is in Onslow County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Jacksonville, NC?
72,723 people lived in Jacksonville at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Jacksonville, NC?
The main ZIP code is 28543. Other ZIP codes: 28542.
What is the elevation of Jacksonville?
16 feet (5 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Jacksonville?
Pumpkin Center (4.4 mi), Piney Green (4.8 mi), Verona (6.5 mi), Kellum (7.0 mi), Southwest (7.1 mi).
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