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St. Jacob

Illinois · 1,358 residents · 0.847 sq mi
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St. Jacob is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $83,750. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 70% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $152,600. Poverty is rare here, at 4.3% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.3
US median: 38.8
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,358
+70%since 2000
from 801 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,603 / sq mi
+70%since 2000
from 946 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.3
+3%since 2000
from 34.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6739691K2K2K1990201020202024St. Jacob
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$83,750
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,917 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,732
+51%since 2000
from $20,340 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
62.1%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.3%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade15.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade9.5%
US avg: 10%
Information8.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$152,600
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,188
+73%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $457 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
20.4% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+12%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97%(777)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(14)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.3%(42)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(1,221)
Black1%(14)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(46)
Asian0.5%(7)
Other1.6%(21)
Diversity Score16.1%(218)
Diversity Score
16
+206%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.4%
+17.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.7%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.4%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.8 min
+64%since 2000
from 18.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 86.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 2.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 72.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.7%
−19.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
53.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.3%
−91.1 ptssince 2013
from 92.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in St. Jacob, Illinois?

St. Jacob, Illinois has about 1,358 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in St. Jacob, Illinois?

The typical household in St. Jacob, Illinois earns about $83,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is St. Jacob, Illinois expensive?

In St. Jacob, Illinois, the median home is worth about $152,600, and the typical rent is about $1,188 a month.

How educated are people in St. Jacob, Illinois?

About 28.4% of adults age 25 and over in St. Jacob, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in St. Jacob, Illinois?

About 4.3% of people in St. Jacob, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has St. Jacob, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, St. Jacob, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 586 residents, a change of about 76 percent over that period.

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