Jackson County, Illinois
IL · FIPS 17077 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 53,064 | — | #974 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $48,763 | -35.1% | #2,843 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 32.4 years | -16.7% | #3,107 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $137,300 | -51.3% | #2,422 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $782 | -32.8% | #2,244 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 21.0% | +66.6% | #2,759 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Jackson County has a population of 53,064, making it the #974 most populous county in the US. The median age is 32.4 years, which is 16.7% below the national median.
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The median household income in Jackson County is $48,763, ranking #2,843 out of 3,222 counties — 35.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 21.0% and unemployment stands at 7.5%.
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The median home value in Jackson County is $137,300 (-51.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $782/mo and the homeownership rate is 50.0%.
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93.7% of residents in Jackson County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.2% above the national rate.
About Jackson County, Illinois
Jackson County, Illinois has a total population of 53,064, making it the 974th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Jackson County is 32.4 years, which is 16.7% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Jackson County is $48,763, which ranks #2,843 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 35.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 21.0%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 7.5%.
The median home value in Jackson County is $137,300, 51.3% below the national median. Renters in Jackson County pay a median gross rent of $782 per month. The homeownership rate is 50.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Jackson County, 36.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 7.7% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 22.2 min.
Jackson County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 71.3% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (13.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.3%).
All data for Jackson County, Illinois comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.