Duval County, Florida

FL · FIPS 12031 Republican

Located in Florida, Duval County has a population of 1,023,153 residents and a median age of 36.9 years, making it the #46 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 14.1%. The median home value is $303,500, and the median household income is $71,277, which is 5% below the national median.

1,023,153
Population
#46 of 3,222
$71,277
Median Income
-5.2% #1,109 of 3,222
36.9 years
Median Age
-5.1% #2,759 of 3,222
14.1%
Poverty Rate
+12.3% #1,788 of 3,222

Demographics

Duval County has a population of 1,023,153, making it the #46 most populous county in the US. The median age is 36.9 years, which is 5.1% below the national median.

Population Trend

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Year-over-Year Population Growth

Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

87.8%
Native Born
12.2%
Foreign Born

Geographic Mobility (Past Year)

Economy

The median household income in Duval County is $71,277, ranking #1,109 out of 3,222 counties — 5.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 14.1% and unemployment stands at 4.3%.

Income#1,109
$71,277
-5.2%
vs nation
66th percentile
Per Capita#764
$40,568
-1.7%
vs nation
76th percentile
Poverty#1,788
14.1%
+12.3%
vs nation
45th percentile
Unemployment#1,544
4.3%
-18.0%
vs nation
52th percentile

Income Distribution

Industry of Employment

Occupation

Housing

The median home value in Duval County is $303,500 (+7.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,475/mo and the homeownership rate is 58.2%.

Home Value#610
$303,500
+7.7%
vs nation
81th percentile
Rent#261
$1,475
+26.8%
vs nation
92th percentile
Homeownership#3,049
58.2%
-9.6%
vs nation
5th percentile

Household Type

Education

In Duval County, 34.4% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 2.2% above the national average, ranking #491 out of 3,222 counties.

Bachelor's Degree or Higher
34.4% +2.2% vs nation
Rank #491 of 3,222
85th percentile

Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend

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Health & Wellbeing

Life expectancy in Duval County is 74.3 years. 18.5% of adults report poor or fair health and 11.9% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).

Life Expectancy#1,850
74.3
-1.2%
vs nation
40th percentile
Poor/Fair Health#1,459
18.5%
-5.4%
vs nation
54th percentile
Diabetes#2,067
11.9%
+6.9%
vs nation
34th percentile
Insufficient Sleep#2,906
42.9%
+15.0%
vs nation
8th percentile
Poor Mental Health Days#1,797
5.8
+1.9%
vs nation
43th percentile
Poor Physical Health Days#1,211
4.2
-5.1%
vs nation
62th percentile
Uninsured Rate#2,125
11.9%
+13.9%
vs nation
32th percentile
Physical Inactivity#1,844
27.3%
+3.5%
vs nation
41th percentile
Food Insecurity#1,042
12.7%
-11.8%
vs nation
67th percentile

Substance Use

15.2% of adults in Duval County smoke , 33.1% are obese , and 17.6% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 52.9 per 100,000.

Adult Smoking#697
15.2%
-15.4%
vs nation
78th percentile
Adult Obesity#452
33.1%
-12.7%
vs nation
86th percentile
Excessive Drinking#734
17.6%
-11.3%
vs nation
77th percentile
Drug Overdose Deaths#1,867
52.9
+63.5%
vs nation
12th percentile

Safety

The homicide rate in Duval County is 14.3 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 16.2 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 16.6 per 100,000.

Homicide Rate#1,342
14.3
+78.4%
vs nation
13th percentile
Suicide Rate#956
16.2
-17.9%
vs nation
63th percentile
Firearm Fatalities#1,878
22.4
+25.2%
vs nation
24th percentile
Motor Vehicle Deaths#1,170
16.6
-17.8%
vs nation
59th percentile

Families & Children

18.5% of children in Duval County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 7.9 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 22.0 per 1,000 females age 15–19.

Infant Mortality#1,014
7.9
+16.8%
vs nation
26th percentile
Teen Birth Rate#1,671
22.0
+0.9%
vs nation
44th percentile
Child Poverty#1,670
18.5%
-2.6%
vs nation
47th percentile

Civic & Transportation

Voter turnout in Duval County is 71.0%. The mean commute time is 26.5 min, which is 4.1% below the national average.

Voter Turnout
71.0% NaN% vs nation
Rank #NaN of NaN
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Voter Turnout Trend

Mean Commute Time
26.5 min −4.1% vs nation
Rank #1,589 of 3,222
51th percentile

Mean Commute Time Trend

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Elections

In the 2024 presidential election, Duval County voted Republican with a margin of 1.4%. The vote was 48.7% Dem / 50.1% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 5.2 toward Republicans .

2024 REP +1.4%
48.7% 50.1%
Dem 471,268 votes Rep
2020 DEM +3.8%
51.2% 47.4%
Dem 492,820 votes Rep
2016 REP +1.5%
47.5% 49%
Dem 428,734 votes Rep
2012 REP +3.6%
47.8% 51.4%
Dem 411,702 votes Rep
2008 REP +1.9%
48.7% 50.6%
Dem 415,761 votes Rep

Vote Share Over Time

About Duval County, Florida

Duval County, Florida has a total population of 1,023,153, making it the 46th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Duval County is 36.9 years, which is 5.1% below the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Duval County is $71,277, which ranks #1,109 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 5.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 14.1%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3%.

The median home value in Duval County is $303,500, 7.7% above the national median. Renters in Duval County pay a median gross rent of $1,475 per month. The homeownership rate is 58.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Duval County, 34.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 2.2% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 89.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.5 min.

Duval County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 48.4% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (28.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (12.4%).

All data for Duval County, Florida comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.