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Jerseyville

Illinois · 8,337 residents · 5.237 sq mi
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Jerseyville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $57,967. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $109,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% 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
8,337
+4%since 2000
from 7,984 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,592 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 1,525 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.3
+10%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K8K8K9K9K1990201020202024Jerseyville
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,967
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,556 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,205
+45%since 2000
from $20,178 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.3%
+17.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$109,300
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$631
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $406 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 67.1% in 2000
35.6% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−10%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(7,786)
Black0.5%(40)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(122)
Asian0.4%(35)
Other3.2%(266)
Diversity Score13.5%(1,124)
Diversity Score
13
+583%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.4%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.6%
+14.1 ptssince 2000
from 76.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.7%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.8 min
+16%since 2000
from 20.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 83.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 5.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 60.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
45.2%
−14.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
55.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.9%
−88.0 ptssince 2013
from 91.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jerseyville, Illinois?

Jerseyville, Illinois has about 8,337 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jerseyville, Illinois?

The typical household in Jerseyville, Illinois earns about $57,967 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 $109,300, and the typical rent is about $631 a month.

How educated are people in Jerseyville, Illinois?

About 24.4% 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 10.5% of people in Jerseyville, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jerseyville, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Jerseyville, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 955 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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