Jacksonville, Alabama
City · Population 14,651 · #50 in Alabama
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About Jacksonville
Jacksonville, AL is a close-knit town located in northeastern Alabama, home to 14,651 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Jacksonville is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 10.91 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,343 residents per square mile.
📰 Jacksonville News Today
- Patricia Ann Barnes Obituary (2026) - Jacksonville, AL - Cremation Services of East Alabama, Inc. - Anniston Legacy obituary · Aug 18
- Jacksonville State Professor Awarded $7,500 Alabama Arts Fellowship Calhoun Journal · Aug 18
- Jacksonville State University Board of Trustees dissolves faculty senate, staff council Alabama Reflector · Aug 17
- Alabama couple from small town lands spot on long-running reality series al.com · Aug 13
- WR Johnson excited to build on breakout season at Jacksonville State Mid Hudson News · Aug 14
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Jacksonville Unique
- One of 15 places in the US named Jacksonville — but the Alabama one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in northeastern Alabama, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Alabama — one of 594 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 14,651.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Jacksonville
- Pizza Hut — pizza
- Waffle House — american
- Baja California Grill — mexican
- Calhoun Steakhouse — steak house
- Chow's Seafood and Asian Bistro — asian
- Cooter Brown's Rib Shack — barbecue
- Effina's Tuscan Grille — italian
- Gamecock Diner
- Heirloom Taco — mexican
- Huddle House — american
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Dr. Francis' Medical Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Jacksonville
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Jacksonville
- Calhoun County Career Technical Center
- Jacksonville High School
- Kitty Stone Elementary School
- Pleasant Valley Elementary School
- Pleasant Valley High School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateAlabama
TypeCity
Population (2024)14,651
Rank in state#50 of 463
Land area10.91 sq mi
Density1,343/sq mi
Coordinates33.8101, -85.7552