Jersey County, Illinois
IL · FIPS 17083 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 21,274 | — | #1,808 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $80,361 | +6.9% | #573 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 43.7 years | +12.3% | #1,006 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $171,900 | -39.0% | #1,766 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $846 | -27.3% | #1,779 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.8% | -29.9% | #540 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Jersey County has a population of 21,274, making it the #1,808 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.7 years, which is 12.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Jersey County is $80,361, ranking #573 out of 3,222 counties — 6.9% above the national median. The poverty rate is 8.8% and unemployment stands at 3.4%.
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The median home value in Jersey County is $171,900 (-39.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $846/mo and the homeownership rate is 80.5%.
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95.0% of residents in Jersey County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.6% above the national rate.
About Jersey County, Illinois
Jersey County, Illinois has a total population of 21,274, making it the 1,808th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Jersey County is 43.7 years, which is 12.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Jersey County is $80,361, which ranks #573 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 6.9% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 8.8%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4%.
The median home value in Jersey County is $171,900, 39.0% below the national median. Renters in Jersey County pay a median gross rent of $846 per month. The homeownership rate is 80.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Jersey County, 22.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 32.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 30.2 min.
Jersey County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 94.6% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (2.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.6%).
All data for Jersey 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.