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.
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
| City | Population | Rank in United States |
|---|---|---|
| Miami | 487,014 | #37 |
| Tampa | 414,547 | #46 |
| Orlando | 334,854 | #57 |
| St. Petersburg | 257,083 | #84 |
| Hialeah | 237,069 | #93 |
| Tallahassee | 201,731 | #121 |
| Fort Lauderdale | 183,146 | #142 |
| Cape Coral | 175,229 | #153 |
Cities near Jacksonville
- Fruit Cove29,362 people · ~25 km away
- Oakleaf Plantation20,315 people · ~25 km away
- Lakeside30,943 people · ~25 km away
- Jacksonville Beach23,064 people · ~26 km away
- Fleming Island27,126 people · ~27 km away
- Ponte Vedra Beach35,400 people · ~28 km away
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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