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Jo Daviess County

Illinois · 22,035 residents · 600.924 sq mi
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Jo Daviess County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $59,223. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $156,300. With a median age of 50.1, 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 50.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% 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
22,035
−1%since 2000
from 22,289 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
50.1
+20%since 2000
from 41.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
21K22K22K22K23K1990201020202024Jo Daviess County
202422K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 54.2%(928)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.2%(1,156)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 146%(1,332)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 195.6%(1,237)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244%(885)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 348.7%(1,922)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4410.4%(2,283)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5411.6%(2,565)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6416.2%(3,562)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7416.2%(3,573)
US avg: 10%
75 to 848.7%(1,913)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over3.1%(679)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,223
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,411 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,974
+63%since 2000
from $21,497 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.7%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 27.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.8%
US avg: 10%
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$156,300
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $93,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$699
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $393 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 77.3% in 2000
20.9% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+2%since 2009
from 2.6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(21,733)
Black0.2%(41)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(342)
Asian0.2%(36)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(20,354)
Black0.5%(114)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(856)
Asian0.4%(96)
Other1.3%(278)
Segregation Score
18
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican2.8%(598)
Puerto Rican0.1%(28)
Argentine0.1%(16)
Asian origin
Vietnamese0.3%(69)
Filipino0.1%(26)
Asian Indian0.1%(16)
Chinese0.1%(15)
Pacific Islander origin
Samoan0%(7)
Ancestry
German41%(8,793)
Irish17.2%(3,689)
American9.9%(2,122)
English9.1%(1,953)
Polish4.6%(982)
Swedish3.8%(812)
Italian2.9%(628)
French2.8%(599)
Dutch2.5%(534)
Norwegian2.3%(500)
Czech1.2%(252)
Scottish0.9%(199)
+ 22 more ancestry groups with data
Welsh0.9%(188)
British0.8%(179)
Danish0.7%(159)
Scotch-Irish0.7%(147)
Swiss0.7%(144)
Ukrainian0.6%(124)
Finnish0.5%(112)
Greek0.3%(70)
Slovak0.3%(66)
Lithuanian0.3%(57)
Romanian0.3%(57)
Austrian0.2%(50)
Belgian0.2%(42)
Croatian0.2%(41)
Russian0.2%(36)
Hungarian0.1%(23)
Serbian0%(8)
Latvian0%(7)
Slovene0%(6)
Syrian0%(3)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population · Largest English population · Largest Polish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.4%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.4%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 83.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
+42%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.2%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 71.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 5.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.3%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 65.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.5%
−28.1 ptssince 2009
from 61.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
49.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.1%
−87.1 ptssince 2013
from 92.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married25.6%(2,380)
Married62%(5,760)
Widowed3.1%(292)
Divorced9.3%(864)
Women 15+
Never married17.7%(1,660)
Married60%(5,614)
Widowed11.1%(1,038)
Divorced11.2%(1,048)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jo Daviess County, Illinois?

Jo Daviess County, Illinois has about 22,035 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jo Daviess County, Illinois?

The typical household in Jo Daviess County, Illinois earns about $59,223 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jo Daviess County, Illinois expensive?

In Jo Daviess County, Illinois, the median home is worth about $156,300, and the typical rent is about $699 a month.

How educated are people in Jo Daviess County, Illinois?

About 26.4% of adults age 25 and over in Jo Daviess County, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jo Daviess County, Illinois?

About 9.6% of people in Jo Daviess County, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jo Daviess County, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Jo Daviess County, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 214 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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