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Jersey County

Illinois · 21,512 residents · 369.555 sq mi
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Jersey County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $67,845. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $148,800. With a median age of 44.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.2
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
21,512
−1%since 2000
from 21,668 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
58 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 59 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.2
+18%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,845
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,065 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,544
+66%since 2000
from $19,581 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
46.6%
+19.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction4.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$148,800
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$632
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $424 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.7% in 2000
21.9% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+12%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(21,148)
Black0.5%(113)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(162)
Asian0.2%(54)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.8%(821)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(20,105)
Black0.7%(156)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(327)
Asian0.3%(74)
Other2.3%(492)
Diversity Score12%(2,578)
Segregation Score14.7%(3,160)
Diversity Score
12
+216%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
15
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.3%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.1%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.5 min
+17%since 2000
from 22.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 80.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 5.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 63.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.8%
−20.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
51.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.9%
−86.4 ptssince 2013
from 90.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jersey County, Illinois?

Jersey County, Illinois has about 21,512 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jersey County, Illinois?

The typical household in Jersey County, Illinois earns about $67,845 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jersey County, Illinois expensive?

In Jersey County, Illinois, the median home is worth about $148,800, and the typical rent is about $632 a month.

How educated are people in Jersey County, Illinois?

About 24.3% of adults age 25 and over in Jersey County, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jersey County, Illinois?

About 8.1% of people in Jersey County, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jersey County, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Jersey County, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 973 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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Census Tract 104.01Census Tract 101Census Tract 103Census Tract 102Census Tract 104.02Census Tract 105
8 ZIP codes
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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