Jacksonville, AR β€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

Pulaski County Β· Arkansas

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for Jacksonville based on 8 key metrics β€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
Jacksonville
National Avg
Arkansas Avg
Population: 65Income: 31Home Value: 16Safety: 100Education: 21Median Age: 54Climate: 50Cost of Living: 42

Quick Stats

Population

29,285

2023 ACS

Median Income

$46,947

2023

Median Home Value

$155,300

2023

Median Rent

$913

2023

Median Age

32.5

Unemployment

8.6%

Cost of Living Index

83.3

100 = national avg

Jacksonville is a city in Pulaski County, Arkansas, with a population of 29,285 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Jacksonville is one of the communities in Arkansas.

The median household income in Jacksonville is $46,947, and the median home value is $155,300. The cost of living index is 83.3 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $913 per month. The unemployment rate is 8.6%, and the median age is 32.5 years.

People & Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Population

Total Population

29,285

Male

13,803

47.1%

Female

15,482

52.9%

Median Age

32.5

Age Distribution

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

14.7%

High School or Higher

35.4%

Foreign Born

4.4%

Veterans

8.2%

Married

35.3%

Avg Household Size

2.5

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.611

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

Black

47.0%

Foreign Born

4.4%

White
38.7%
Black
47.0%
Asian
1.5%
Native American
0.1%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More
7.9%
Other
4.7%

Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.

Hispanic/Latino

9.4%

2,762 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

90.6%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
2,002 (72.5%)
Puerto Rican
78 (2.8%)
Cuban
45 (1.6%)
Dominican
35 (1.3%)
Salvadoran
173 (6.3%)
Guatemalan
225 (8.1%)
Colombian
20 (0.7%)
Ecuadorian
5 (0.2%)
Other Hispanic
179 (6.5%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Asian Indian
2 (0.5%)
Chinese
38 (8.8%)
Filipino
344 (79.4%)
Korean
16 (3.7%)
Japanese
6 (1.4%)
Thai
23 (5.3%)
Other Asian
4 (0.9%)

Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Native Hawaiian
3 (100.0%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Other Native American
31 (96.9%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

27,218

English Only

93.0%

#1 Non-English Language

Spanish

1,323 speakers

Limited English

3.1%

Language Distribution

Spanish
1,323 (4.9%)
Tagalog
289 (1.1%)
German
94 (0.3%)
French/Haitian/Cajun
49 (0.2%)
Other Indo-European
41 (0.2%)
Other Asian
39 (0.1%)
Chinese
33 (0.1%)
Slavic Languages
23 (0.1%)
Korean
11 (0.0%)
Other Languages
5 (0.0%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

96.9%

Limited English Proficiency

3.1%

Spanish
52.8% limited English
Tagalog
37.7% limited English
German
1.1% limited English
Other Asian
20.5% limited English
Chinese
75.8% limited English
Slavic Languages
30.4% limited English
Korean
27.3% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

2,387

8.2% of population

Disability Rate

50.2%

1,199 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$45,224

Unemployment Rate

0.7%

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
34.2%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
35.4%
Vietnam
25.6%
Korea
1.6%
World War II
0.4%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
7.4%
35-54
22.1%
55-64
36.3%
65-74
22.4%
75+
11.8%

Male Veterans

1,931

80.9%

Female Veterans

456

19.1%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$45,224

Non-Veteran Income

$29,860

Difference

$15,364

51.5% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

1,199

Without Disability

1,188

Disability Rate

50.2%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

11,794

#1 Ancestry

English

7.4% (2,162)

#2 Ancestry

Irish

6.5% (1,904)

#3 Ancestry

American

6.3% (1,859)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
English
7.4%
Irish
6.5%
American
6.3%
Sub-Saharan African
6.1%
German
5.2%
Scottish
1.6%
European
1.1%
Scotch-Irish
0.9%
Italian
0.8%
West Indian
0.7%
Polish
0.5%
Greek
0.5%
Norwegian
0.5%
Jamaican
0.4%
French
0.3%
Brazilian
0.3%
Swedish
0.3%
Dutch
0.2%
Hungarian
0.1%
Danish
0.1%

Families & Households

Total Households

11,270

Family Households

6,904

61.3%

Married Couples

4,728

42.0%

Non-Family Households

4,366

38.7%

Single Mother Households

1,592

14.1%

Single Father Households

584

5.2%

Living Alone

3,643

32.3%

Children Under 18

Total Children

6,390

In Married Couple

4,122

64.5%

With Single Mother

1,894

29.6%

With Single Father

374

5.9%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$73,210

Married Couple Income

$85,884

Single Mother Income

$33,817

Single Father Income

$41,750

Avg Family Size

2.5

Avg Non-Family Size

2.3

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

823

Grandparents Responsible

310

Economy

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$46,947

-36% vs national

Per Capita Income

$27,273

-27% vs national

Poverty Rate

19.3%

+42% vs national

Gini Index

0.4616

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

8.6%

+65% vs national

SNAP Recipients

11.2%

of households

How Jacksonville Compares

Jacksonville vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Jacksonville is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Where Do You Stack Up?

Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Jacksonville. The median household income here is $46,947.

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Income Distribution

<$25K
25.0%
$25-50K
26.6%
$50-75K
14.4%
$75-100K
14.1%
$100-150K
12.7%
$150-200K
4.5%
$200K+
2.7%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

8.6%

+41% vs AR avg

Labor Force

14,449

Employed

11,896

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

14.7%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

35.4%

of adults 25+

Median Age

32.5

Work from Home

8.0%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

83.3

100 = national avg

-16.7 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$36,642

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$86,608

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
88.8
Food
85.9
Transportation
71.8
Healthcare
88.7
Utilities
89.3

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$989

per month

2 Bedroom

$1,147

per month

The median household income in Jacksonville, AR is $46,947, which is 35.9% below the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $27,273. The poverty rate of 19.3% is higher than the AR state average of 19.2%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4616, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 8.6%, compared to the state average of 6.1%. The labor force is 14,449. 14.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. About 74.2% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 83.3, which is 16.7% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 88.8. A single adult needs to earn approximately $36,642 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin β€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$198,500

Median List Price

$177,950

Price Per Sq Ft

$130

Days on Market

71

Active Inventory

97

Months of Supply

8.1

Buyer's market

Zillow Home Value

$165,045

ZHVI β€” January 2026

Zillow Rent Index

$1,092

ZORI β€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

16.7%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

8.7%

Sale-to-List Ratio

97.3%

Buyer's market

Sold Above Asking
16.7%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
8.7%
Listings with Price Drops
26.8%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price ↑ 52.8%List Price ↑ 4.7%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

12

New Listings

24

Pending Sales

23

Homes Sold ↓ 68.4%New Listings ↓ 35.1%Pending ↓ 50.0%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$130

Median List $/SF

$125

Sale $/SF ↑ 25.0%List $/SF ↑ 6.8%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

House Price IndexFHFA

How much have housing prices increased in Jacksonville, AR? According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index for the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR metro area, home prices have risen 238.4% over the past 40 years. Over 20 years, prices grew 82.0%. The 10-year growth rate is 66.6%. Over the last 5 years, prices increased 43.9%. In the most recent 2-year period, the index rose 6.7%. The FHFA HPI tracks average price changes in repeat sales or refinancings of single-family properties with conforming mortgages. Because this is a metro-level index, it reflects the broader Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR housing market rather than Jacksonville alone.

40yr ↑ 238.4%20yr ↑ 82%10yr ↑ 66.6%5yr ↑ 43.9%2yr ↑ 6.7%Q4 1977 β†’ Q4 2025

Metro area: Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR

Jacksonville vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Jacksonville is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$155,300

Median Rent

$913

Total Housing Units

13,092

Vacancy Rate

13.9%

Owner Occupied

49.5%

Renter Occupied

50.5%

Median Property Tax

$1,069

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$867

Housing Types

Single Family
68.9%
Multi-Family
23.9%
Mobile Home
7.2%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$1,069

per year

Effective Tax Rate

0.69%

of home value

Median Home Value

$155,300

Estimated Mean Tax

$1,339

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($1,069) by the median home value ($155,300). In Jacksonville, AR, this works out to an effective rate of 0.69%. This is below the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in Jacksonville, AR is $198,500 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 71 days on the market. 16.7% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 8.1 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $130. Zillow's observed rent index is $1,092/month. About 49.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1980. There are 13,092 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $1,069. The effective tax rate is 0.69%, below the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

9.53

per 1,000 residents

+267% vs national

Property Crime Rate

39.61

per 1,000 residents

+130% vs national

Total Crimes

1,423

2024

Violent Clearance

71%

cases solved

Property Clearance

15%

cases solved

YoY Change

-15.4%

violent crime rate

improving vs 2023

How Jacksonville Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

Jacksonville vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2024)

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Jacksonville is highlighted in green.

Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Murder Rate (per 1,000)

Crime Rate Trends

Source: FBI
Violent ↑ 25.8%Property ↓ 12.1%2015 β†’ 2024

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

Jacksonville police solve 75% of aggravated assault cases but only 6% of motor vehicle theft cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent60.2166.7%
RapeViolent180.6255.6%
RobberyViolent240.8345.8%
Aggravated AssaultViolent2277.8475.3%
BurglaryProperty1836.3221.9%
Larceny/TheftProperty79827.5615.9%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty1665.736.0%

Jacksonville, AR reported 276 violent crimes and 1,147 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 9.53 per 1,000 residents is 266.6% above the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 71% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 798 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 46.7% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending downward.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
20242761,1479.5339.61
20233261,23211.2642.56
20223281,35811.2646.61
20213631,35212.8047.68
20203291,26811.6644.94
20192711,4849.5952.49
20183311,33211.6046.69
20172651,2859.2945.02
20162471,3128.6145.74
20152191,3037.5845.08

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

96.8

Relatively High

Expected Annual Loss

96.0

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

61.3

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

80.2

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

33

Public Assistance

$87.0M

Individual Assistance

$6.0M

Most Common Type

Severe Storm

12 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $313.1M
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Severe Winter Storm β†’Winter StormJan 2026β€”β€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding β†’FloodMay 2025$1.7M$941K
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding β†’Severe StormApr 2025β€”β€”
Severe Storms and Tornadoes β†’Severe StormApr 2023$47.5M$1.4M
Hurricane Laura β†’HurricaneAug 2020β€”β€”
Covid-19 Pandemic β†’BiologicalApr 2020$3.0M$1.9M
Covid-19 β†’BiologicalMar 2020β€”β€”
Severe Storms and Flooding β†’FloodJun 2019$22.6M$122K
Severe Storms and Flooding β†’FloodMay 2019β€”β€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line … β†’Severe StormJun 2017β€”$115K
Severe Storms,tornadoes, and Flooding β†’Severe StormApr 2014β€”β€”
Severe Winter Storm β†’Severe Ice StormJan 2013$3.3Mβ€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Associated… β†’Severe StormMay 2011$2.3M$1.3M
Severe Storms and Flooding β†’Severe StormFeb 2010$1.4Mβ€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding β†’Severe StormDec 2009$2.1Mβ€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding β†’Severe Storm(s)Jun 2009$3Kβ€”
Severe Winter Storm β†’Severe Ice StormJan 2009β€”β€”
Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes β†’Severe StormMay 2008β€”$6K
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding β†’Severe StormMar 2008$2.3M$119K
Hurricane Katrina Evacuation β†’HurricaneSep 2005β€”β€”

Showing 20 of 36 disasters

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

1,719

Total Claims Paid

$30,353,622

Avg Claim Payout

$17,658

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

25

Federal Funding

$10,071,096

Properties Protected

18

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

2.32

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
206.2: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Public Structures7$1,868,979
200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine7$1,026,100
403.2: Stormwater Management - Diversions3$624,604
91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan2$59,731
205.8: Retrofitting Public Structures - Wind1$64,740

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

Jacksonville has a relatively high overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are ice storm, tornado, earthquake. The area has had 33 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (12 declarations). 1,719 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $87,039,015 in public assistance recovery funding. $6,002,837 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 25 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

41.5%

5.4pp above the national average

Depression Rate

24.4%

0.9pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

12.8%

0.9pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

11.9%

1.3pp above the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

34.7%

Arthritis

25.6%

Cancer (excl. skin)

6.5%

Teeth Lost (65+)

21.4%

Health Risk Behaviors

Prevention & Screening

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Frequent Mental Distress

19.8%

14+ days in past month

Depression

24.4%

Loneliness

37.3%

Lack of Support

30.6%

Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

37.5%

Mobility

17.2%

Cognitive

19.2%

Hearing

6.9%

Vision

6.8%

Self-Care

4.9%

Independent Living

10.7%

Health-Related Social Needs

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Jacksonville has an obesity rate of 41.5%, which is 5.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 24.4%, 0.9pp above the national average. About 11.9% of adults lack health insurance. 79.0% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

4

Avg CMS Rating

2.5 / 5

Nearest Hospital

2.2 mi

Unity Health - Jacksonville

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Unity Health - Jacksonville2.2 miAcute Care Hospitalsβ€”Yes
St Vincent Medical Center/North6.4 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5Yes
Baptist Health Medical Center North Little Rock6.9 miAcute Care Hospitals1/5Yes
Arkansas Children'S Hospital11.9 miChildrensβ€”Yes
Bridgeway Hospital15.2 miPsychiatricβ€”β€”

Climate & Environment

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

2

Pop. Served

41,493

Violations (5yr)

0

No violations

System NamePop. ServedViolations (5yr)
JACKSONVILLE WATERWORKS32,8750
US AIR FORCE BASE LITTLE ROCK8,6180

Greenhouse Gas Emitters

Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)

Facilities Reporting

1

Total COβ‚‚e

44.5K MT

Top Emitter

TWO PINE LANDFILL

44.5K MT COβ‚‚e

Total COβ‚‚e vs Similar Cities (25,000 - 50,000)

FacilitySectorCOβ‚‚e (MT)
TWO PINE LANDFILL
Waste Management Inc
Waste44,505

Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons COβ‚‚e/year.

There are 2 water systems serving the area. 1 industrial facility reports greenhouse gas emissions totaling 44.5K metric tons of COβ‚‚e.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Drive Alone

74.2%

-6% vs national

Public Transit

0.1%

-93% vs national

Work From Home

8.0%

-14% vs national

Carpool

14.0%

Walk / Bike

2.5%

combined

How Jacksonville's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)

Fatalities

4

2023

6-Year Avg

6

fatalities/yr

Pedestrian

1

Nighttime

2

dark conditions

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
202344010
202277020
202144010
202066220
201967020
201856311

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

Commute data for Jacksonville, AR covers travel times and transportation modes. 74.2% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 8.0% work from home, which is above the AR state average of 5.8%. 14.0% of workers carpool. 2.1% walk to work. In 2023, there were 4 traffic fatalities from 4 fatal crashes. 1 was a pedestrian.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

85.7%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

66.5%

of households

No Internet

12.0%

of households

Total Households

11,270

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
66.5%
Cellular Data Plan
79.1%
Satellite
6.3%
Cellular Only (no wired)
14.4%
No Internet Access
12.0%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

94.1%

of households

Smartphone

88.8%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

70.4%

of households

Tablet

54.4%

of households

Any Computing Device
94.1%
Smartphone
88.8%
Desktop / Laptop
70.4%
Tablet
54.4%
Smartphone Only
17.0%
No Computer
5.9%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

12.3Β’

per kWh

-35% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Commercial Rate

10.2Β’

per kWh

-34% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Industrial Rate

6.6Β’

per kWh

-44% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$129

residential

-12% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

28% below the national average of 17.1Β’/kWh

Residential electricity in Arkansas averages 12.3Β’ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1Β’. The average monthly electric bill is $129. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Jacksonville vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (25,000 - 50,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (Β’/kWh)

Commercial Rate (Β’/kWh)

Industrial Rate (Β’/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

2

Population Served

41,493

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
JACKSONVILLE WATERWORKSCommunityPurchased surface water32,8750
US AIR FORCE BASE LITTLE ROCKCommunityPurchased surface water8,6180

85.7% of households in Jacksonville have broadband internet access. 66.5% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 14.4% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 12.0% of households have no internet access. 17.0% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 41,493 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Jacksonville is located in Pulaski County, AR. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Jacksonville.

Election Overview

Source: Pulaski County (2024)

2024 Winner

Democrat

Dem Votes

92,038

59.8%

GOP Votes

57,977

37.7%

Total Votes

153,924

Margin

D+22.1%

Shift from 2020

R+0.4pp

vs prior election

πŸ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016–2024
πŸ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
D+22.1%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
202492,03857,977153,92459.8%37.7%D+22.1
2020101,94763,687169,95660.0%37.5%D+22.5
201689,37761,182157,72856.7%38.8%D+17.9

In the 2024 presidential election, Pulaski County recorded 153,924 total votes. Democrats won the county with 59.8% of the vote compared to 37.7% for Republicans, a margin of D+22.1%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+0.4pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Pulaski County has shifted 4.2 percentage points toward Democrats.

Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

124

Total Assets

$53.1M

Total Income

$63.0M

Per 10K Residents

42.3

nonprofits

-20.8% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

5

Median Assets

$246K

Oldest Active

1941

ruling year

Newest Org

2026

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Religion
17
Education
16
Human Services
11
Recreation & Sports
8
Philanthropy
7
Arts & Culture
6
Housing & Shelter
6
Youth Development
6
Public Benefit
5
Animal-Related
4
Unknown
4
Food & Agriculture
3
Health Care
2
Crime & Legal
2
Community Improvement
2
Mental Health
1
Voluntary Health
1
Employment
1
Public Safety
1
Mutual Benefit
1
92.7%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $49.2M of $53.1M total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 25,000 - 50,000

Largest Nonprofits in Jacksonville

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
PATHFINDER INCEmployment$35.8M$42.9M1972
LIGHTHOUSE ACADEMIES OF ARKANSAS INCEducation$4.2M$13.5M2009
JACKSONVILLE TOWERS INCHousing & Shelter$2.6M$1.3M2002
JACKSONVILLE GARDENS INCHousing & Shelter$2.1M$427K2004
WILSON CHARITABLE TRPhilanthropy$1.4M$270K2017
LITTLE ROCK AIR FORCE BASE HISTORICAL FOUNDATION INCArts & Culture$730K$297K1992
JACKSONVILLE SENIOR WELLNESS & ACTIVITY CENTER INCβ€”$642K$718K1976
PATHFINDER FOUNDATION INCPhilanthropy$596K$96K1996
TRASKWOOD COMPLEXHousing & Shelter$575K$55K2003
PARTNERS AGAINST TRAFFICKING HUMANSHousing & Shelter$536K$545K2012
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CIVIL ENGINEERSβ€”$492K$274K1975
JACKSONVILLE CARE CHANNEL FOR THE NEEDY INCPhilanthropy$451K$116K1992
JACKSONVILLE HOUSING SOLUTIONS INCHousing & Shelter$433K$132K2012
GATEWAY APARTMENTS INCHuman Services$366K$66K1992
MULBERRY PLACE INCHuman Services$317K$81K1992
SOUTHERN EARLY CHILDHOOD ASSOCEducation$250K$204K1969
ZUMWALT COURTS INCUnknown$241K$139K1987
PATHFINDER DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONUnknown$217K$116K1989
JACKSONVILLE EDUCATION FOUNDATION INCEducation$216K$10K2000
EMMANUEL COVENANT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONPhilanthropy$199K$361K1997
PATHFINDER HOMES INCHuman Services$142K$113K1983
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF JACKSONVILLEYouth Development$130K$492K2010
WHIT DAVIS MEMORIAL CENTER INCUnknown$97K$96K1987
GORDON TUBBS RESIDENTIAL FACILITY INCHealth Care$95K$82K1987
PATHFINDER PLAZA INCUnknown$85K$77K1984
ASSOCIATION OF MARKSMEN IN THE NATIONAL GUARD INCRecreation & Sports$53K$27K2023
ONE MORE FOR BRENTYouth Development$46K$81K2020
FIRST ELECTRIC TRUSTPhilanthropy$44K$143K1998
COMMUNITY CATS GLOBALAnimal-Related$15K$182K2020
CHARLES STUCK SCHOLARSHIP FUND INCEducation$6K$94K2014
MIGHTY VIKING YOUTH FOOTBALL ASSOCIATIONRecreation & Sports$5K$26K2013
19 MDG BOOSTER CLUBPublic Benefit$1$16K2024

Jacksonville, AR has 124 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $53.1M. The most common category is Religion-Related, with 17 organizations. 5 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 42.3 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1941.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

93

Total Approved

$30.2M

Jobs Supported

402

Per 10K Residents

31.8

SBA loans

-67.7% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

27

Top Lender

U.S. Bank, National Association

20 loans

Top Industry

Construction

Data Span

1992–2025

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)97% of all loans

Loans

90

Total Amount

$27.6M

Avg Loan

$306,423

Median Loan

$77,500

SBA Guaranteed

$20.0M(72%)

Jobs Supported

358

5043% of all loans

Loans

3

Total Amount

$2.6M

Avg Loan

$859,000

Median Loan

$750,000

7(a) β€” 97%504 β€” 3%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

5

5% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$3.2M

11% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$634,040

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Construction13 loans
NAICS 23
$1.4M
Other Services12 loans
NAICS 81
$5.3M
Retail Trade10 loans
NAICS 44
$714K
Wholesale Trade7 loans
NAICS 42
$6.2M
Accommodation & Food Services6 loans
NAICS 72
$3.8M

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 25,000 - 50,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
American Funeral Services Inc.2$4.2M
Shree Ganesh Arsh Llc1$2.9M
Improved Construction Methods2$2.6M
Icm of America Inc.1$2.0M
Hampton Inn1$1.5M
Hiwasse Manufacturing Co. Inc3$1.4M
Comfort Inn1$1.4M
Jacksonville Veterinary Services Llc1$1.4M
Agave Wire Ltd1$1.2M
Hickory Creek Golf Course & Dr1$850K

Jacksonville, AR has received 93 SBA loans totaling $30.2M in approved funding between 1992 and 2025. The 7(a) program accounts for 90 loans (97% of the total), supporting 358 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 3 loans totaling $2.6M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Construction. The most active SBA lender in Jacksonville is U.S. Bank, National Association with 20 loans. That works out to 31.8 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

8

Total Population

144,962

Avg Median Income

-$249,959,722

Avg Home Value

-$249,888,562

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
7202336,813$76,157$202,400$97898.2
7207638,647$53,048$155,600$91772.7
72099664N/AN/AN/A1.2
7211621,090$75,490$218,700$1,0586.5
7211714,339$41,670$125,400$1,12554.4
721190N/AN/AN/A0.1
7212033,393$75,853$189,400$1,02654.2
7219916N/AN/AN/A3.1

Jacksonville, AR has 8 ZIP codes with a combined population of 144,962. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is -$249,959,722. The average median home value is -$249,888,562. The average median monthly rent is -$249,999,362.

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