Jacksonville City PUMA, NC

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2020 Population

152,656

1.44% 1-year growth

US Senator

Richard Burr

Republican Party

US Senator

Thom Tillis

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

25.6

0.392% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

12.6%

4.94% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$50,975

2.6% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$163,600

2.25% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

80,975

3.51% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Jacksonville City PUMA, NC had a population of 153k people with a median age of 25.6 and a median household income of $50,975. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Jacksonville City PUMA, NC grew from 150,492 to 152,656, a 1.44% increase and its median household income grew from $49,682 to $50,975, a 2.6% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC are White (Non-Hispanic) (63.2%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (14.5%), White (Hispanic) (9.03%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (5.14%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (2.62%).

11.6% of the households in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.5% of the residents in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Onslow County (South)--Jacksonville City PUMA, NC are Coastal Carolina Community College (1,401 degrees awarded in 2020) and Platt College-Miller-Motte-Jacksonville (460817) (237 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC was $163,600, and the homeownership rate was 50.3%.

Most people in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC was 2 cars per household.

Jacksonville City PUMA, NC borders Lenoir, Onslow (North) & Jones Counties PUMA, NC, Carteret, Beaufort & Pamlico Counties PUMA, NC, and Pender & New Hanover (North) Counties PUMA, NC.

Population & Diversity

Jacksonville City PUMA, NC is home to a population of 153k people, from which 98.5% are citizens. As of 2020, 4.52% of Jacksonville City PUMA, NC residents were born outside of the country (6.91k people).

In 2020, there were 4.36 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (96.5k people) in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 22.2k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 13.8k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC are Spanish (11,229 households), Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (754 households), and Vietnamese (609 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

66,224

Women

43.4%

86,307

Men

56.6%

The resident population of United States in 2020 was 152,531 inhabitants, with 56.6% men, and 43.4% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

98.5%

2020 Citizenship

98.3%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 98.5% of Jacksonville City PUMA, NC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC was 98.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC

White (Non-Hispanic)
96.5k ± 2.32k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
22.2k ± 1.21k
White (Hispanic)
13.8k ± 1.07k

14.1%

Hispanic Population

21.5k people

14.1% of the people in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC are hispanic (21.5k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
1,025 ± 783 people
Philippines
752 ± 672 people
Dominican Republic
455 ± 523 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Jacksonville City PUMA, NC was Mexico, the natal country of 1,025 Jacksonville City PUMA, NC residents, followed by Philippines with 752 and Dominican Republic with 455.

Foreign-Born Population

4.52%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

6.91k people

4.69%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

7.05k people

As of 2020, 4.52% of Jacksonville City PUMA, NC residents (6.91k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC was 4.69%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
11,229 households (7.99%)
Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
754 households (0.536%)
Vietnamese
609 households (0.433%)

11.6% of the households in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.5%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2020, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC was Spanish. 7.99% of the households in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
9,912 ± 1,071
Gulf War (1990s)
2,965 ± 452
Vietnam
2,721 ± 409

Jacksonville City PUMA, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 3.34 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Jacksonville City PUMA, NC employs 81k people. The largest industries in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC are U. S. Marines (29,448 people), Restaurants & Food Services (5,017 people), and Construction (3,886 people), and the highest paying industries are Agencies, brokerages, and other insurance related activities ($212,815), Architectural, engineering & related services ($87,908), and Aircraft & parts manufacturing ($63,046).

Males in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC have an average income that is 0.992 times higher than the average income of females, which is $38,357. The income inequality in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC (measured using the Gini index) is 0.37, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

25,574

Women

31.6%

55,401

Men

68.4%

The workforce of Jacksonville City PUMA, NC in 2020 was 80,975 people, with 31.6% woman, and 68.4% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC.

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Occupations

81k

2020 Value

3.51%

1 Year growth

± 3.51%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC grew at a rate of 3.51%, from 78.2k employees to 81k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC, are Military enlisted tactical operations & air/weapons specialists & crew members (7,194 people), Military, rank not specified (3,641 people), and Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,764 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Jacksonville City PUMA, NC.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in North Carolina (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

81k

2020 Value

3.51%

1 Year growth

± 3.51%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC grew at a rate of 3.51%, from 78.2k employees to 81k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC, are U. S. Marines (29,448 people), Restaurants & Food Services (5,017 people), and Construction (3,886 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Jacksonville City PUMA, NC, though some of these residents may live in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$32,582

Median earning men ± $3,624

$25,357

Median earning women ± $1,428

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Wholesale Trade ($54,722), Manufacturing ($53,477), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($49,950).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Public Administration ($39,505), Information ($36,820), and Construction ($31,435).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in North Carolina. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in North Carolina.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from North Carolina to other states, or from other states to North Carolina.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound North Carolina product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $53.9B, followed by Machinery ($49B) and Pharmaceuticals ($48.7B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound North Carolina products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for North Carolina.

$488B

2020 Value in North Carolina

$926B

Projected 2050 Value in North Carolina

89.6% growth

In 2020, total outbound North Carolina trade was $488B. This is expected to increase 89.6% to $926B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound North Carolina trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from North Carolina to other states, or from other states to North Carolina.

Most Common Trade Partners

South Carolina
$35.1B
Virginia
$27B
Georgia
$18.5B

In 2020, the top outbound North Carolina domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was South Carolina with $35.1B, followed by Virginia with $27B and Georgia and $18.5B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that North Carolina shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

Richard Burr and Thom Tillis are the senators currently representing the state of North Carolina. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

North Carolina is currently represented by 13 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Senators Elections

US Senators from North Carolina

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Richard Burr

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2005

Thom Tillis

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Richard Burr and Thom Tillis are the senators currently representing North Carolina.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in North Carolina over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives Elections

US Representatives from North Carolina

North Carolina is currently represented by 13 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for North Carolina have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC awarded 1,638 degrees. The student population of Jacksonville City PUMA, NC in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 1,383 male students and 2,426 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC are White (1,103 and 68.2%), followed by Black or African American (247 and 15.3%), Hispanic or Latino (185 and 11.4%), and Asian (36 and 2.22%).

The largest universities in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC by number of degrees awarded are Coastal Carolina Community College (1,401 and 85.5%) and Platt College-Miller-Motte-Jacksonville (460817) (237 and 14.5%).

The most popular majors in Onslow County (South)--Jacksonville City PUMA, NC are Liberal Arts & Sciences (426 and 26%), Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor (137 and 8.36%), and Medical Office Management (103 and 6.29%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2020 there were 3,809 students enrolled in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC, 36.3% men and 63.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,268 records, of which 64.5% were women and 35.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
426 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
29 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
24 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Onslow County (South)--Jacksonville City PUMA, NC was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 426 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Onslow County (South)--Jacksonville City PUMA, NC according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Coastal Carolina Community College
1,401 degrees awarded
Platt College-Miller-Motte-Jacksonville (460817)
237 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Coastal Carolina Community College with 1,401 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2020, 794 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC, which is 0.941 times less than the 844 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,103 degrees mean that there were 4.47 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 247 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($2,432) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Public, 2-year ($30) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Public, 2-year ($1,897) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2020, 0.516% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.406% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Jacksonville City PUMA, NC in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (43.6k), Some college (34.9k), and Bachelors Degree (14.6k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC was $163,600 in 2020, which is 0.712 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $160,000 to $163,600, a 2.25% increase. The homeownership rate in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC is 50.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC have an average commute time of 19.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC is $50,975. In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC was Apex & Holly Springs Towns PUMA, NC with a value of $119,316, followed by Raleigh City (Northwest) & Morrisville Town PUMA, NC and Indian Trail & Stallings Towns PUMA, NC, with respective values of $112,777 and $104,395.

Housing

Property

$163,600

Median Property Value 2020

±$2,634

$25,120

Median Property Taxes

±$1,429

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Jacksonville City PUMA, NC the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

50.3%

Homeownership

2020

71.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 50.3% of the housing units in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 48.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC was Apex & Holly Springs Towns PUMA, NC with a value of $119,316, followed by Raleigh City (Northwest) & Morrisville Town PUMA, NC and Indian Trail & Stallings Towns PUMA, NC, with respective values of $112,777 and $104,395.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$50,975

Median Household Income

± $1,770

50k

Number of Households

± 2,305

In 2020, the median household income of the 50k households in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC grew to $50,975 from the previous year's value of $49,682.

The following chart displays the households in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.37

2020 Wage GINI in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC

0.378

2019 Wage GINI in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC

In 2020, the income inequality in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC was 0.37 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.01% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Jacksonville City PUMA, NC was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (69.1%)
Carpooled (14%)
Walked (9.65%)

In 2020, 69.1% of workers in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (14%) and those who walked to work (9.65%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

19.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC have a shorter commute time (19.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 1.17% of the workforce in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

12.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC (16.6k out of 132k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

90.2% of the population of Jacksonville City PUMA, NC has health coverage, with 19.8% on employee plans, 13.2% on Medicaid, 6.05% on Medicare, 23.4% on non-group plans, and 27.8% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in North Carolina was $7,264 in 2014. This is a 3.37% increase from the previous year ($7,027).

Primary care physicians in North Carolina see 1405 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.496% decrease from the previous year (1412 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1718 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 389 patients per year.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for North Carolina. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in North Carolina, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

1,405 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in North Carolina

Primary care physicians in North Carolina see an average of 1,405 patients per year. This represents a 0.496% decrease from the previous year (1,412 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in North Carolina in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Community Mobility

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of North Carolina across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 31.1% under 18 years, 26.9% between 18 and 34 years, 30.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 11.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 44.9% were men and 55.1% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

9.8%

Uninsured

19.8%

Employer Coverage

13.2%

Medicaid

6.05%

Medicare

23.4%

Non-Group

27.8%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC grew by 15.2% from 8.51% to 9.8%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.