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Jacksonville Micro

Jacksonville, IL · 2 counties · 42,153 residents · 819.749 sq mi
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Jacksonville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $36,885. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $71,146.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

42,153
Unchangedsince 1990
from 42,041 in 1990
1990 – 2025
51 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 51 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.9
+9%since 1990
from 34.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
37K38K40K41K43K1990201020202024Jacksonville
202438K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$36,885
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,032 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,046
+49%since 1990
from $12,121 in 1990
US average: $21,522
9.7%
−1.5 ptssince 1990
from 11.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$71,146
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $45,627 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$408
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $311 in 1990
US average: $602
71.3%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 68.5% in 1990
28.7% rent
1.9
+10%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(40,184)
Black3.4%(1,412)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(243)
Asian0.5%(225)
Diversity Score12%(5,027)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(39,086)
Black4.6%(1,952)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(506)
Asian0.4%(174)
Diversity Score15%(6,315)
15
+25%since 1990
from 12 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.9%
+3.8 ptssince 1990
from 15.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.3%
+4.7 ptssince 1990
from 75.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.9%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 5.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.3 min
−26%since 1990
from 19.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jacksonville, IL?

Jacksonville, IL has about 42,153 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Jacksonville, IL?

The typical household in Jacksonville, IL earns about $36,885 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 $71,146, and the typical rent is about $408 a month.

How educated are people in Jacksonville, IL?

About 18.9% 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 9.7% of people in Jacksonville, IL live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jacksonville, IL grown since 1990?

Yes, Jacksonville, IL has grown since 1990. The population has added about 112 residents, a change of about 0 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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