Jacksonville township, North Carolina
Jacksonville township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Jacksonville township is a geographic entity located in Onslow County, North Carolina. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 69,640. The land area covers 108.94 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 69,640 | ±2,230 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 30.2 yrs | ±0.9 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 29,695 | ±1,188 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 32,789 | ±1,100 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 29,695 | ±1,188 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 3,094 | ±604 |
| Median Home Value | $208,800 | ±$8,565 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,179 | ±$60 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $61,577 | ±$3,548 |
| Per Capita Income | $32,606 | ±$1,852 |
| Poverty Rate | 14% | ±2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 9,619 | ±1,437 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.5% | ±1.3% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 27,876 | ±1,612 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 93.5% | ±1.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 212,954 (2024)
ID: 171109
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
234 NW CORIDOR BLVD, JACKSONVILLE NC 28540
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Jacksonville | KG-05 | Jacksonville, NC | |
| Regular School Jacksonville | KG-05 | Jacksonville, NC | |
| Regular School Jacksonville | KG-05 | Jacksonville, NC | |
| Regular School Jacksonville | KG-05 | Jacksonville, NC | |
| Regular School Jacksonville | KG-05 | Jacksonville, NC | |
| Regular School Jacksonville | PK-05 | Jacksonville, NC | |
| Regular School Jacksonville | 06-08 | Jacksonville, NC | |
| Regular School Jacksonville | KG-05 | Jacksonville, NC | |
| Regular School Jacksonville | 06-08 | Jacksonville, NC | |
| Regular School Jacksonville | 09-12 | Jacksonville, NC |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Miller-Motte College-Jacksonville
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College | 4.4 mi away | 105 New Frontier Way, Jacksonville, NC, 28546 |
9104784300
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ONSLOW COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.4 mi away | 58 DORIS AVENUE E, JACKSONVILLE, NC, 28540 |
(910) 455-7350
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Coastal Carolina Community College
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College | 6.4 mi away | 444 Western Blvd, Jacksonville, NC, 28546-6816 |
9104551221
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RICHLANDS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.8 mi away | 299 S WILMINGTON ST, RICHLANDS, NC, 28574 |
(910) 324-5321
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COMFORT BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 16.8 mi away | 4889 HIGHWAY 41 W, TRENTON, NC, 28585 |
(910) 324-5061
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SNEADS FERRY BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 16.8 mi away | 1330 HIGHWAY 210, SNEADS FERRY, NC, 28460 |
(910) 327-6471
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MAYSVILLE BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 17.9 mi away | 601 7TH ST, MAYSVILLE, NC, 28555 |
(910) 743-3796
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PHILLIP LEFF MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 18.8 mi away | 807 E BROAD ST, BEULAVILLE, NC, 28518 |
(910) 298-4677
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SWANSBORO BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 19.5 mi away | 1460 W CORBETT AVE, SWANSBORO, NC, 28584 |
(910) 326-4888
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TRENTON BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 22.3 mi away | 204 LAKEVIEW DR, TRENTON, NC, 28585 |
(252) 448-4261
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at JACKSONVILLE EOC, NC US, located 5.9 miles from Jacksonville township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56.1° | 32.4° | 44.2° | 3.75" | — |
| February | 58.8° | 34.3° | 46.6° | 3.62" | — |
| March | 65.7° | 39.6° | 52.6° | 4.06" | — |
| April | 74.5° | 48.8° | 61.7° | 3.58" | — |
| May | 80.6° | 58.5° | 69.5° | 4.26" | — |
| June | 87.0° | 66.8° | 76.9° | 5.59" | — |
| July | 89.8° | 71.3° | 80.6° | 6.92" | — |
| August | 88.4° | 69.5° | 78.9° | 7.62" | — |
| September | 84.0° | 63.7° | 73.9° | 7.85" | — |
| October | 75.5° | 51.4° | 63.5° | 4.05" | — |
| November | 66.7° | 41.0° | 53.8° | 3.66" | — |
| December | 59.5° | 35.7° | 47.6° | 3.94" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest CDP | CDP | 1.7 mi | — |
| Half Moon CDP | CDP | 5.3 mi | — |
| Verona CDP | CDP | 5.4 mi | — |
| Jacksonville city | City | 6.2 mi | — |
| Catherine Lake CDP | CDP | 6.3 mi | — |
| Pumpkin Center CDP | CDP | 7.6 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3713391632. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.