Jacksonville

Also known as Gem of the Hills, Jacksonville, Alabama, Jacksonville (Alabama), Jacksonville, Ala., Jacksonville, AL

city in Alabama, United States

Key facts

Country: United States
State: Alabama
County: Calhoun
Founded: July 20, 1833 , (192 years ago) ( 1833-07-20 )
Named after: Andrew Jackson
Type: Mayor–Council
Council: Jacksonville City Council
Total: 10.92 sq mi (28.28 km )
Land: 10.91 sq mi (28.25 km )
Water: 0.012 sq mi (0.03 km )
Elevation: 738 ft (225 m)
Density: 1,318.8/sq mi (509.19/km )
Time zone: UTC-6 ( Central (CST) )
Summer dst: UTC-5 (CDT)
Fips code: 01-38272
Website: www .jacksonville-al .org

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Encyclopedic overview

Jacksonville is a city in Calhoun County, Alabama, United States. As of the 2020 census the population was 14,385, which is a 14.6% increase since 2010 and a 71.2% increase since 2000. It is included in the Anniston-Oxford Metropolitan Statistical Area. The city is home to Jacksonville State University, which is a center of commerce and one of the largest employers in the area.

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