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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Jerseyville

Illinois · 7,382 residents · 5.237 sq mi
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Jerseyville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,718. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $42,000. Households here earn about 36% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.4
US median: 33.0
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

7,382
−8%vs 2000
vs 7,984 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,410 / sq mi
−8%vs 2000
vs 1,525 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.4
−8%vs 2000
vs 38.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
7K8K8K9K9K1990201020202024Jerseyville
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$20,718
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $35,556 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,380
−49%vs 2000
vs $20,178 in 2000
US average: $14,340
13.5%
+6.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$42,000
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $74,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$285
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $406 in 2000
US average: $450
69.3%
+2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 67.1% in 2000
30.7% rent
2.0
−4%vs 2000
vs 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(7,866)
Black0.1%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(43)
Asian0.2%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score2%(158)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(7,335)
Black0.2%(15)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(6)
Asian0.1%(4)
Other0.4%(28)
Diversity Score1.8%(132)
2
−10%vs 2000
vs 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.8%
−1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
67.4%
−9.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 76.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.8%
−1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.9 min
+11%vs 2000
vs 20.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Jerseyville, Illinois?

Jerseyville, Illinois has about 7,382 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Jerseyville, Illinois?

The typical household in Jerseyville, Illinois earns about $20,718 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jerseyville, Illinois expensive?

In Jerseyville, Illinois, the median home is worth about $42,000, and the typical rent is about $285 a month.

How educated are people in Jerseyville, Illinois?

About 9.8% of adults age 25 and over in Jerseyville, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jerseyville, Illinois?

About 13.5% of people in Jerseyville, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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

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