| Population: 834,789 |
| Area: 758 sq. miles |
| Median Family Income:
$47,243 |
| Median Age : 34 Years |
| Per Capita Income : $20,337 |
The city of Jacksonville is a steadily growing city that has made good use of its growing economic fortunes and is getting ready for the future.
The city is more and more becoming site for conventions and tourism every year. The city has nurtured this growing influx of people by reinvesting the taxes and duties collected into building more modern and attractive convention sites and encouraging growth of tourist related industries.
Through the Better Jacksonville Plan, the city has been improving the city’s infrastructure and nurturing the areas natural resources. Via this process the city has built the largest urban park system in the U.S.
The city government is committed to good governance. Which according to the Mayor include “fiscal responsibility, public safety, customer service, and growing the economy.” Another goal of the Mayor is to maintain the city’s small town feel while continuing to offer the services of a large metropolis.
The city’s website is also an extremely useful tool for companies looking to bid on government contracts. The site contains detailed information on procedures and is highly interactive.
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