Jackson County

Jackson County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,567. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 30% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $46,700. At a median age of 26.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 46% less than the Illinois median.