Jacksonville Population 2026

Jacksonville has a population of 1,009,833, making it the #10 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Florida. Roughly 0.3% of United States's population lives here. It is about 8.7× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.

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Location of Jacksonville (capital Washington shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
1,009,833
Rank in United States
#10
Coordinates
30.33°N, 81.66°W
~5 m elevation · America/New_York
Distance to capital (Washington)
1,041 km
646 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Florida

CityPopulationRank in United States
Miami487,014#37
Tampa414,547#46
Orlando334,854#57
St. Petersburg257,083#84
Hialeah237,069#93
Tallahassee201,731#121
Fort Lauderdale183,146#142
Cape Coral175,229#153

Cities near Jacksonville

FAQ

What is the population of Jacksonville?
Jacksonville has a population of 1,009,833 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #10 biggest city in United States.
What state is Jacksonville in?
Jacksonville is located in Florida, United States.
Is Jacksonville the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 1,041 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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