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South Jacksonville

Illinois · 3,302 residents · 2.263 sq mi
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South Jacksonville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,580. Population has declined 5% since 2000. Median home value is $118,100. With a median age of 45.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% 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
3,302
−5%since 2000
from 3,475 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,459 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 1,536 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.3
+5%since 2000
from 43.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024South Jacksonville
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,580
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,548 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,255
+44%since 2000
from $20,973 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.8%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 25.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services14.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration12%
US avg: 4.7%
Information9.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.8%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$118,100
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$710
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $358 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 70.3% in 2000
30.9% rent
Afford Score
2.2
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(3,364)
Black1%(36)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(26)
Asian0.7%(23)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.1%(211)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(2,969)
Black2.4%(80)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(84)
Asian0.6%(20)
Other2.7%(89)
Diversity Score19.9%(656)
Diversity Score
20
+228%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 26.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.9%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 84.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.6 min
+54%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 89.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 3.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.4%
−7.6 ptssince 2011
from 70.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.2%
−41.3 ptssince 2009
from 68.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
Female
55.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.3%
−97.0 ptssince 2013
from 97.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Jacksonville, Illinois?

South Jacksonville, Illinois has about 3,302 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in South Jacksonville, Illinois?

The typical household in South Jacksonville, Illinois earns about $53,580 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Jacksonville, Illinois expensive?

In South Jacksonville, Illinois, the median home is worth about $118,100, and the typical rent is about $710 a month.

How educated are people in South Jacksonville, Illinois?

About 27.0% of adults age 25 and over in South Jacksonville, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Jacksonville, Illinois?

About 11.1% of people in South Jacksonville, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has South Jacksonville, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, South Jacksonville, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 115 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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