Jacksonville, Onslow County, North Carolina
Jacksonville: City in Onslow County, North Carolina, United States
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 266 years ago in 1756.
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 (266 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 18:47:20 (7th June 2023) |
| Postal code : | 28540 |
| Density : | 581 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 8.05% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Jacksonville is located at 34°45'15"N 77°25'49"W (34.7540500, -77.4302400).
Jacksonville map
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- Official Website
Official website of Jacksonville
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 |
Best Things to Do in Jacksonville
1 Altitude Trampoline Park
1030 Henderson Dr, Jacksonville, NC 28540, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Onslow County Parks: Onslow Pines Park
1244 Onslow Pines Rd, Jacksonville, NC 28540, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Northeast Creek Park
910 Corbin St, Jacksonville, NC 28546, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Wilson Bay Park
5 W Bayshore Blvd, Jacksonville, NC 28540, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Lynnwood Park Zoo
1071 Wells Rd, Jacksonville, NC 28540, United States ➦ Show Map
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Where ot Eat in Jacksonville
1 Texas Roadhouse
103 Moosehaven Rd, Jacksonville, NC 28546, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Chuck E. Cheese
2005 N Marine Blvd, Jacksonville, NC 28546, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Hardee's
1106 Western Blvd, Jacksonville, NC 28546, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Quality Inn Jacksonville Near Camp Lejeune
2139 N Marine Blvd, Jacksonville, NC 28546, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Sleep Inn & Suites Jacksonville Near Camp Lejeune
129 Circuit Ln, Jacksonville, NC 28546, United States ➦ Show Map
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Where to Stay in Jacksonville
1 Red Roof Inn & Suites Jacksonville, NC
1723 Lejeune Blvd, Jacksonville, NC 28546, United States ➦ Show Map
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Other Places in Jacksonville
1 Jacksonville City Hall
815 New Bridge St, Jacksonville, NC 28540 ➦ Show Map
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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 |
Other places with the same name (11)
- Jacksonville , Florida county seat of Duval County, Florida, United States; consolidated city and county with a population of 920,570 people.
- Jacksonville , Arkansas city in Arkansas, USA with a population of 28,361 people.
- Jacksonville , Illinois city in Morgan County, Illinois, United States with a population of 18,488 people.
- Jacksonville , Texas city in Texas, United States with a population of 14,829 people.
- Jacksonville , Alabama city in Calhoun County, Alabama, United States with a population of 12,972 people.
- Jacksonville , Oregon city in Oregon, USA with a population of 2,865 people.
- Jacksonville , Ohio city in Athens County, Ohio, United States of America with a population of 481 people.
- Jacksonville , Vermont village in Vermont, United States with a population of 206 people.
- Jacksonville , Missouri human settlement in Randolph County, Missouri, United States of America with a population of 145 people.
- 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
- Charlotte
- Raleigh
- West Raleigh
- Greensboro
- Durham
- Winston-Salem
- Fayetteville
- Wilmington
- High Point
- Concord
- Greenville
- Asheville
- City of Greenville
- Gastonia
- Apex
- Huntersville
- Burlington
- Rocky Mount
Map & Images (more maps)
Jacksonville Downtown Transport Map
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Jacksonville Monorail Map (skyway)
Jacksonville Rail Network Map
Jacksonville Transport Map
