Jacksonville, North Carolina

Jacksonville: The most populous city in Onslow County, North Carolina. It is located on the Atlantic Ocean in southeastern North Carolina. Jacksonville is known for its many beaches, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Fort Caroline National Monument and the Jacksonville Arboretum and Gardens.

About

Jacksonville is a city located in the county of Onslow in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 70,145 and a population density of 534 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 76,284 inhabitants.

The city was created 267 years ago in 1756.

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Location of Jacksonville on North Carolina map.

Quick Facts about Jacksonville

Population : 76,284 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : North Carolina (United States)
County : Onslow County
Phone Area Codes : 910
Area : 131.4 km2
Official name : Jacksonville
Altitude : 15 feet / 4.6 meters
Capital city : Jacksonville is capital of Onslow County
Establishment : January 01, 1757 (267 years ago)
Time Zone : America/New_York
Local time : 23:51:10 (17th December 2024)
Postal code : 28540
Density : 581 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 8.05% (2010-2020)
Jacksonville NC 1904 Courthouse image
Jacksonville NC 1904 Courthouse
Jacksonville NC 1904 Courthouse image

Geography

Jacksonville is located at 34°45'15"N 77°25'49"W (34.7540500, -77.4302400).

Jacksonville map

Demographics

The population of Jacksonville increased by 8.05% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 70,145 - census
2011 75,194 6.71% estimation process
2012 76,365 1.53% estimation process
2013 75,681 -0.9% estimation process
2014 74,217 -1.97% estimation process
2015 74,306 0.12% estimation process
2016 72,745 -2.15% estimation process
2017 72,800 0.08% estimation process
2018 72,775 -0.03% estimation process
2019 72,436 -0.47% estimation process
2020 76,284 5.04% estimation process

Jacksonville zip code is 28540. County name: Onslow, County fips: 37133

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Best Things to Do in Jacksonville

1 Altitude Trampoline Park

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2 Onslow County Parks: Onslow Pines Park

Rating: 4.6 (709)

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Onslow County Parks: Onslow Pines Park

3 Northeast Creek Park

Rating: 4.6 (654)

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Northeast Creek Park

4 Wilson Bay Park

Rating: 4.6 (588)

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Wilson Bay Park

5 Lynnwood Park Zoo

Rating: 4.4 (506)

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Lynnwood Park Zoo

Where ot Eat in Jacksonville

1 Texas Roadhouse

Rating: 4.4 (2674)

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Texas Roadhouse

2 Chuck E. Cheese

Rating: 4 (636)

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Chuck E. Cheese

3 Hardee's

Rating: 3.6 (546)

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Hardee's

4 Quality Inn Jacksonville Near Camp Lejeune

Rating: 3.9 (495)

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Quality Inn Jacksonville Near Camp Lejeune

5 Sleep Inn & Suites Jacksonville Near Camp Lejeune

Rating: 4.1 (345)

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Sleep Inn & Suites Jacksonville Near Camp Lejeune

Where to Stay in Jacksonville

1 Red Roof Inn & Suites Jacksonville, NC

Rating: 3.7 (508)

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Red Roof Inn & Suites Jacksonville, NC

Other Places in Jacksonville

1 Jacksonville City Hall

Rating: 4 (10)

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Jacksonville City Hall

People born in Jacksonville (48)

People born in Jacksonville, including basketball player Jamal Shuler, alt-country/rock singer-songwriter Ryan Adams, actress Elizabeth Dennehy, .

List

  • Edward Bishop Dudley (American politician (1789-1855)) he was born in 15/12/1789
  • Michael Walsh (American music critic, author, screenwriter, media critic, and cultural-political consultant) he was born in 01/01/1949
  • Bob Sanders (American football coach) he was born in 05/12/1953
  • Marvin Phillips (American basketball player) he was born in 28/12/1983
  • Amy Guidry (American artist) she was born in 01/01/1976
  • Benjy Taylor (American basketball player-coach) he was born in 21/08/1967
  • Calvin "Joonie" Gary (American singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist) he was born in 11/12/1981
  • Chad Fonville (American baseball player) he was born in 05/03/1971
  • David Charles Abell (Music conductor) he was born in 01/01/1958
  • David Green (American gridiron football player, born 1953) he was born in 07/09/1953
  • David Sabiston (American surgeon) he was born in 04/10/1924
  • Dee Hardison (American football player (1956-2018)) he was born in 02/05/1956
  • Deunta Williams (American football player) he was born in 21/11/1987
  • Devan Carroll (American soccer player) he was born in 23/08/1988
  • Dian Parkinson (American model) she was born in 30/11/1944
  • Donte Paige-Moss (American football player) he was born in 11/04/1991
  • Ike Reese (American football player) he was born in 16/10/1973
  • James Maynard (American businessman) he was born in 14/02/1940

Schools in Jacksonville

College & universities near Jacksonville, NC

Code Name City ZIP
460817 Platt College-Miller-Motte-Jacksonville Jacksonville (NC) 28540-5901
198330 Coastal Carolina Community College Jacksonville (NC) 28546-6816
198367 Craven Community College New Bern (NC) 28562-4900
198729 James Sprunt Community College Kenansville (NC) 28349

Stations (10)

Amtrak & bus stations near Jacksonville, NC

Code Name Address Type
JNC Jacksonville, NC 850 New Bridge Street BUS
HVL Havelock, NC 201 Tourist Center Drive BUS
NBR New Bern, NC 203 South Front Street BUS
KNC Kinston, NC 101 East New Bern Road BUS
MHD Morehead City, NC 1001 Arendell Street BUS

Post offices near Jacksonville

Post Office Name City ZIP
Jacksonvill Post Office Jacksonville (NC) 28540
Northwood Post Office Jacksonville (NC) 28540
Camp Johnson Post Office Camp Lejeune (NC) 28542
D Street Military Post Office Camp Lejeune (NC) 28542
Camp Geiger Post Office Camp Lejeune (NC) 28542

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  • Jacksonville , Georgia town in Telfair County, Georgia, United States with a population of 126 people.

Other cities in Onslow County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Onslow County , NC.

City Name Population Title
Piney Green 13,293 Census designated place
Half Moon 8,352 Census-Designated Place in Onslow County, North Carolina
Swansboro 3,394 Town in North Carolina, United States
Holly Ridge 3,092 City in Onslow County, North Carolina, United States of America
Sneads Ferry 2,646 Township in Onslow County, North Carolina
Pumpkin Center 2,222 Township in Onslow County, North Carolina
Richlands 1,689 Township in Onslow County, North Carolina
North Topsail Beach 743 Town in Onslow County, North Carolina, United States

Distance to Other Cities

Jacksonville distances to largest North Carolina cities

Map & Images (more maps)

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