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| Starting in the 16th century, French, Spanish, and English explorers and colonists were attracted to the region by the St. Johns River. The site was settled by Lewis Hogans in 1816. Jacksonville was laid out in 1822 and was named after Gen. Andrew Jackson, the first military governor of Florida. It was incorporated as a city in 1832. | |
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| Total City Population | |
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Central City - 735,617 Total - 1,157,812 |
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| City Black Population | |
| Central City - 213,514 (29.0%) | |
| City Hispanic Population | |
| Central City - 30,594 (4.2%) | |
| City Asian Population | |
| Central City - 20,427 (2.8%) | |
| City Highlights | |
| Ripley's
Believe It or Not SunCruz Casino Adventure Landing Alhambra Dinner Theatre |
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| Colleges and Universities | |
| Jacksonville
University University of North Florida |
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| Major Companies HQ | |
| Winn-Dixie
Stores Blue Cross/Blue Shield United Parcel Service (UPS) |
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| Pro Sports Teams | |
| Jacksonville Jaguars | |
| Local Area Celebrities | |
| Bob
Hayes James Weldon Johnson |
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| Median Income | |
| $29,625 | |
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| Job Market (5.3% unemployment rate) | 6 |
| Singles' Scene | 6 |
| Professional Networking | 6 |
| Community | 4 |
| Family Life | 4 |
| Schools | 3 |
| Entertainment | 8 |
| Culture | 2 |
| Cost of Living | 6 |
| Overall Jacksonville City Ranking | 5 out of 10 |
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