As Black people arrived to escape oppression, they moved farther down and made horse wagon trails into dirt roads, forming a small community.

By the late 19th century, St. Mary Missionary Baptist Church was built on what is now Main Street.

By the early 20th century, Jacob's dirt roads were improved and its population rose, but the poverty level was high due to the lack of education, as there was no school for Black children.

St. Mary's Church provided a school, but many of its students never made it past seventh grade because they had to help with farm work at home with their parents.

In the late 20th century, Jacob modernized and joined the Florida League of Cities.

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild winters.

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 250 people, 122 households, and 65 families residing in the city.

[13] As of the 2010 United States census, there were 217 people, 130 households, and 91 families residing in the city.