Jacksonville
City in Cherokee County, Texas
Jacksonville is a city in Cherokee County, Texas, with 13,997 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 522 ft (159 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Gallatin, 7.9 miles SE.
- 13,997residents (2020 Census)
- 522 ftelevation · 159 m
- 15.1 sq miland area · 39.2 km²
- 924 / sq mipopulation density
- 75766ZIP code
About Jacksonville
Jacksonville is a city located in Cherokee County, Texas, United States. Its population was 13,997 at the 2020 U.S. census. It is the principal city of the Jacksonville micropolitan statistical area, which includes all of Cherokee County.
Jacksonville is located in East Texas, north of the county seat, Rusk, and south of Tyler, in Smith County.
Area production and shipping of tomatoes gained the town the title "Tomato Capital of the World". The impressive red iron ore rock Tomato Bowl, built by Works Progress Administration workers during the Great Depression, is home to the Jacksonville High School "Fightin' Indians" football and soccer teams. Annual events include the "Tops in Texas Rodeo" held in May and the "Tomato Fest" celebration in June.
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Living in Jacksonville
- Median household income
- $51,375
- Median home value
- $119,800
- Median rent
- $908/mo
- Median age
- 32.1
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Jacksonville had 13,997 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 13,997 |
|---|---|
| Density | 924 per sq mi (357 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Jacksonville at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Cherokee County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 13,997 (2020) |
| Land area | 15.15 sq mi (39.2 km²) |
| Water area | 1.98 sq mi (5.14 km²) |
| Elevation | 522 ft (159 m) |
| Coordinates | 31.9595° N, 95.2657° W |
| ZIP code | 75766 |
| Official website | jacksonville-texas.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4837216 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Jacksonville
- Gallatin7.9 mi SE
- New Summerfield9.0 mi E
- Cuney10.3 mi NW
- Bullard13.1 mi N
- Rusk13.1 mi SE
- Neches14.3 mi SW
- Shadybrook14.4 mi NW
- Berryville14.9 mi NW
- Troup15.4 mi NE
- Frankston15.5 mi NW
- Coffee City16.8 mi NW
- Emerald Bay17.2 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Jacksonville
What county is Jacksonville in?
Jacksonville is in Cherokee County, Texas.
What is the population of Jacksonville, TX?
13,997 people lived in Jacksonville at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Jacksonville, TX?
The ZIP code of Jacksonville is 75766.
What is the elevation of Jacksonville?
522 feet (159 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Jacksonville?
Gallatin (7.9 mi), New Summerfield (9.0 mi), Cuney (10.3 mi), Bullard (13.1 mi), Rusk (13.1 mi).
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