Community Profile
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Community Profile
The social responsibility of members in a community is subject to the beliefs and moral values of the individual. As children, we grew up and learned the ways of our ancestors, family, and close friends. When we look at a larger community like Jacksonville, Florida we see a vast array of cultural diversity creating a wide mix of beliefs and values. Here we will explore the type of people living in Jacksonville, Florida; the nature of work performed by members of this community; the lifestyles, activities, and involvement in the community; and the social responsibilities of the individuals in the community.
According to the United States Census Bureau Jacksonville has a different demographic than much of urban Florida. It is a black and white kind of place. There is not a large hispanic population like Miami, Orlando, or Tampa. There is a large military population. The beach is wide and they have totally redeveloped the whole area. The median age is 35.5. The US median is 37.3. 43.81% of people in Jacksonville, FL, are married. 13.33% are divorced. The average household size is 2.48 people. 26.57% of people are married, with children. 18.85% have children, but are single. Race in Jacksonville, FL is 59.44% of people are white, 30.72% are black, 4.29% are Asian, 0.40% are Native American, and 5.16% claim 'Other'.5.16% of the people in Jacksonville, FL, claim Hispanic ethnicity (meaning 94.84% are non-hispanic). Many of us are not originally from here but have lived here for several years and think it is the best kept secret in Florida.
Jacksonville is home to many prominent corporations and organizations, including the headquarters of four Fortune 500 companies: CSX Corporation, Fidelity National Financial, Fidelity National Information Services and Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc. It also is home to multiple