A Few Cool Facts about Your City posted on Facebook:

Your City Facebook post - Population

Did You Know? Your City population - 
2010 census figures have determined the City of Jacksonville's population of 70,145, and Onslow County's population 170,355. It is estimated the actual City population is 81,612, as some military living in Jacksonville were not counted. The median age for the City of Jacksonville is 22.9. The state median age is 37.4. For more information on the 2010 census, please visit the American Fact Finder. source - factfinder.census.gov

Question - How Many Parks Does Jacksonville have?
Answer - 18! Jacksonville also has 17+ miles of trails and greenways!

Greens Spaces throughout Your City - Parks and Trails 18 Parks and over 17 miles of Trails and Greenways. Downtown Parks along New River and Wilson Bay including Riverwalk Crossing Park, home to festivals and events throughout the year like Oktoberfest, Winterfest, & Riverwalk Palooza. Across the New River is the newly opened Jacksonville Landing, providing access to the river and a walkway along the water. Northeast Creek park off of Corbin Road also provides boat access to Jacksonville waterways and includes a regulation Frisbee Golf Course, ball fields and more. Jacksonville has award winning balls fields, play areas, facilities for picnics and gatherings that provide a myriad of ways to enjoy Jacksonville outdoors.

City Trails and Greenways connect to parks, neighborhoods and destinations like downtown, Lejeune Memorial Gardens and Camp Lejeune. Jacksonville Urban Planning Organization is looking at ways to expand trails and increase connectivity throughout the City. www.jacksonvillenc.gov/parks

Your City Facebook Post - Emergency Response

Question - How fast do Jacksonville's Public Safety Personnel respond to your calls?
Answer - Quickly! If you have an emergency, we respond. 

Emergency Response Time 2013 - Your City works hard to respond quickly with professional service. www.JacksonvilleNC.gov/Safety

Emergency Calls - 101,128 in 2013 15% less than 2012

Police Average Response Time for Priority 1 Calls 3:21 (2013)
Fire & Emergency Services Average Response Time for Priority 1 Calls 4:57 (2013) 

The City recently opened its doors to the new Public Safety Building located on Marine Blvd near downtown and has shifted Fire Station 2 from Barn Street to Gum Branch Road in an effort to speed up response time for emergency calls within City limits. Plans are underway to repurpose the old Fire Station 2 into a museum for children.