Visit Jacksonville, North Carolina - Tourism and Visitor Information

	About The City of Jacksonville is the commercial hub of Onslow County and home to Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Air Station New River . The City has grown rapidly since 1941 when Camp Lejeune was established, and possesses a rich history dating back to 1731. (see below) Some 81,612 people make the city their home. The once quiet farming community has grown into the business, retail, medical, banking and cultural center for Onslow County.
	In 1992, Jacksonville was named an All-America City by the National Civic League. This award was a direct result of the active involvement of citizens in the governance of the community. Jacksonville promotes the collaborative interaction of citizens, government, business, and the voluntary sector in the resolution of public issues and the solving of shared problems.
	Demographics & Population Estimates The Census determines how revenues are shared among governments, how businesses make decisions about where to locate, and impacts in countless other ways. The 2010 Census were published at the begining of 2010. All of Onslow County is considered the Jacksonville Metropolitan Statistical Area or MSA. You may see this referred to in national reviews of publications. The Jacksonville MSA Population is the same as the “County.” 2010 Census figures have determined Onslow County's population 170,355 and the City of Jacksonville, 70,145. It is estimated that the actual City population is 81,612 as some military living in Jacksonville were not counted. Redistricting for the City has been completed in response to the 2010 Census data. Redistricting Information for the City The median age for the City of Jacksonville is 22.9. The State median age is 37.4. For more information on the 2010 Census please visit American Fact Finder.