Jo Daviess County, Illinois
IL · FIPS 17085 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 21,851 | — | #1,781 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $73,993 | -1.5% | #916 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 51.5 years | +32.4% | #154 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $209,900 | -25.5% | #1,306 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $825 | -29.1% | #1,920 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.8% | -37.8% | #338 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Jo Daviess County has a population of 21,851, making it the #1,781 most populous county in the US. The median age is 51.5 years, which is 32.4% above the national median.
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The median household income in Jo Daviess County is $73,993, ranking #916 out of 3,222 counties — 1.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 7.8% and unemployment stands at 3.6%.
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The median home value in Jo Daviess County is $209,900 (-25.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $825/mo and the homeownership rate is 80.4%.
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95.3% of residents in Jo Daviess County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.9% above the national rate.
About Jo Daviess County, Illinois
Jo Daviess County, Illinois has a total population of 21,851, making it the 1,781st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Jo Daviess County is 51.5 years, which is 32.4% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Jo Daviess County is $73,993, which ranks #916 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 1.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 7.8%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6%.
The median home value in Jo Daviess County is $209,900, 25.5% below the national median. Renters in Jo Daviess County pay a median gross rent of $825 per month. The homeownership rate is 80.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Jo Daviess County, 28.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 14.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 23.8 min.
Jo Daviess County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 91.9% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (4.2%) and Two or More Races (2.2%).
All data for Jo Daviess 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.