Jacksonville is a city located in Calhoun County, in the state of Alabama (AL), United States. Nestled in the East South Central division of the South region, it covers an area of 8.3 square miles (21.0 km²) and sits at an elevation of 672 ft. With a population of approximately 8,404 residents, Jacksonville offers a peaceful, rural atmosphere.
The town's population is composed of about 47.13% males and 52.87% females, and it has a population density of 12.53 people per square mile (390.94/km²). Jacksonville lies at a latitude of 33.82 and a longitude of -85.76, operating in the UTC-6.
Locals reflect a blend of American ancestry, with roots primarily in United States (17.5%), followed by English (9.2%), German (7.3%), and Scotch-Irish (3.2%) heritage. The town is identified by the ZIP code 36265.