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Jacksonville, IL · 2 counties · 37,381 residents (2025 est.) · 819.749 sq mi
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Jacksonville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $66,358. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $126,326.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
37,958
−10%since 2000
from 42,153 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
46 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 51 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.7
+10%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:37,381 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
37K38K40K41K43K1990201020202024Jacksonville
202438K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,358
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,885 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,050
+100%since 2000
from $18,046 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
44.3%
+17.9 ptssince 2009
from 26.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.447
+3%since 2010
from 0.433 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade12.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$126,326
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,146 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$718
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $408 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
73.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 71.3% in 2000
26.4% rent
Vacancy rate
13.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.6%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 35.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
−1%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
14
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(39,086)
Black4.6%(1,952)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(506)
Asian0.4%(174)
Other0%
Diversity Score15%(6,315)
Segregation Score0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.2%(33,493)
Black4.4%(1,656)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(1,047)
Asian0.8%(292)
Other3.9%(1,470)
Diversity Score27.2%(10,306)
Segregation Score32.1%(12,166)
Diversity Score
27
+81%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
32
−34%since 2020
from 48 in 2020
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 18.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.8%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.4 min
+35%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 79.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.0%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 8.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.4%
−7.4 ptssince 2011
from 63.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.9%
−32.0 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
50.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.7%
−41.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.9%
+4.8 ptssince 2012
from 13.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.5%
−85.5 ptssince 2013
from 90.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.0%
+11.1 ptssince 2017
from 73.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 97.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.4%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 1.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
In this metro

Principal cities

JacksonvilleCENTRAL17,752
What's inside

2 component counties

Morgan CountyCENTRAL32,515Scott County4,866
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jacksonville, IL?

Jacksonville, IL has about 37,958 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jacksonville, IL?

The typical household in Jacksonville, IL earns about $66,358 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jacksonville, IL expensive?

In Jacksonville, IL, the median home is worth about $126,326, and the typical rent is about $718 a month.

How educated are people in Jacksonville, IL?

About 22.5% of adults age 25 and over in Jacksonville, IL hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jacksonville, IL?

About 13.2% of people in Jacksonville, IL live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jacksonville, IL grown since 1990?

Yes, Jacksonville, IL has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 4,083 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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