CensusEasy
CITY · 2020 ACS

Jacksonville

Illinois · 17,616 residents · 10.563 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Jacksonville micropolitan area
Compare
The short version

Jacksonville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,500. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $106,400. Households here earn about 32% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,616
−7%since 2000
from 18,940 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,668 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 1,793 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.2
+9%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
17K18K18K19K20K1990201020202024Jacksonville
202418K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,500
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,117 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,034
+49%since 2000
from $17,482 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.0%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services7%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$106,400
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$659
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $419 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 61.5% in 2000
40.6% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+6%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Jacksonville on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(16,969)
Black6.6%(1,253)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(291)
Asian0.7%(127)
Other0%
Diversity Score20.8%(3,941)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.3%(14,140)
Black10.3%(1,823)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(621)
Asian1.2%(207)
Other3.3%(580)
Diversity Score40.5%(7,131)
Diversity Score
40
+95%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.1%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 23.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.4%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 79.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.9 min
+34%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 75.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 10.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.1%
−8.0 ptssince 2011
from 61.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.6%
−36.0 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
49.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.4%
−84.6 ptssince 2013
from 89.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Jacksonville

Azalea Park
Pop 16,180
Ojus
Pop 19,198
Cocoa
Pop 19,777
Myrtle Grove
Pop 15,595
Places similar to Jacksonville
Head to head

Compare Jacksonville to nearby cities

JACKSONVILLE VS
Chatham
Income$106,773+130%
Home value$243,200+129%
Population14,579−18%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
JACKSONVILLE VS
Springfield
Income$66,064+42%
Home value$162,100+52%
Population112,989+536%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
JACKSONVILLE VS
Jerseyville
Income$73,529+58%
Home value$143,900+35%
Population8,409−53%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
JACKSONVILLE VS
Taylorville
Income$57,552+24%
Home value$104,100−2%
Population10,522−41%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Jacksonville, Illinois?

Jacksonville, Illinois has about 17,616 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jacksonville, Illinois?

The typical household in Jacksonville, Illinois earns about $46,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jacksonville, Illinois expensive?

In Jacksonville, Illinois, the median home is worth about $106,400, and the typical rent is about $659 a month.

How educated are people in Jacksonville, Illinois?

About 18.1% of adults age 25 and over in Jacksonville, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jacksonville, Illinois?

About 16.2% of people in Jacksonville, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jacksonville, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Jacksonville, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,708 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Illinois
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Jacksonville with another place

DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

How we source and harmonize this data →