Jackson County, IL

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    2024 Population
    53,064
    US Senator
    Dick Durbin
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Tammy Duckworth
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    32.4
    1.52% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    21%
    3.9% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $48,763
    7% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $137,300
    9.84% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    23,090
    0.195% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Jackson County, IL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    96.2% of the residents in Jackson County, IL are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Jackson County, IL are Southern Illinois University-Carbondale (2,916 degrees awarded in 2024).

    In 2024, the median property value in Jackson County, IL was $137,300, and the homeownership rate was 50%.

    Most people in Jackson County, IL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Jackson County, IL was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Jackson County, IL is home to a population of 53.1k people, from which 96.2% are citizens. As of 2024, 5.68% of Jackson County, IL residents were born outside of the country (3.01k people).

    In 2024, there were 5.12 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (37.8k people) in Jackson County, IL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.39k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.25k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    96.2%
    2024 Citizenship
    96.2%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 96.2% of Jackson County, IL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Jackson County, IL was 96.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Jackson County, IL
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      37.8k ± 350
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      7.39k ± 325
    3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      2.25k ± 362
    5.3%
    Hispanic Population
    2.81k people

    In 2024, there were 5.12 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (37.8k people) in Jackson County, IL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.39k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.25k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    5.3% of the people in Jackson County, IL are hispanic (2.81k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Jackson County, IL as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Illinois.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      637,284 ± 19,101 people
    2. India
      166,788 ± 9,961 people
    3. Poland
      117,148 ± 8,364 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Illinois was Mexico, the natal country of 637,284 Illinois residents, followed by India with 166,788 and Poland with 117,148.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    5.68%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    3.01k people
    5.75%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    3.03k people

    As of 2024, 5.68% of Jackson County, IL residents (3.01k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Jackson County, IL was 5.75%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      671 ± 141
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      589 ± 154
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      280 ± 97

    Jackson County, IL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.14 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    93.7% of the population of Jackson County, IL has health coverage, with 38.8% on employee plans, 23.7% on Medicaid, 11.6% on Medicare, 18% on non-group plans, and 1.5% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Jackson County, IL see 618 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (618 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1096 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 212 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.6% were men and 50.4% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    618 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Jackson County, IL

    Primary care physicians in Jackson County, IL see an average of 618 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (618 patients).

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.8% under 18 years, 31.8% between 18 and 34 years, 30.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.2% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.6% were men and 50.4% were women.

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    Uninsured People

    6.31%
    Uninsured
    38.8%
    Employer Coverage
    23.7%
    Medicaid
    11.6%
    Medicare
    18%
    Non-Group
    1.5%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Jackson County, IL declined by 7.21% from 6.8% to 6.31%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Jackson County, IL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

    Indicator

    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 5.67 in Jackson County, IL.

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    Health Behaviors

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    In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 39% in Jackson County, IL.

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    Clinical Care

    Indicator

    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 7.23% in Jackson County, IL.

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    Economy

    The economy of Jackson County, IL employs 23.1k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Jackson County, IL were Educational Services (4,314 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,812 people), and Retail Trade (3,159 people), and the highest paying industries were Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($84,362), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($71,583), and Finance & Insurance ($67,045).

    Employment

    Occupations

    23.1k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,202
    0.195%
    1 Year growth
    ± 7.11%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Jackson County, IL grew at a rate of 0.195%, from 23k employees to 23.1k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Jackson County, IL, are Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (2,876 people), Sales & Related Occupations (2,479 people), and Management Occupations (2,285 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Jackson County, IL.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    23.1k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,202
    0.195%
    1 Year growth
    ± 7.11%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Jackson County, IL grew at a rate of 0.195%, from 23k employees to 23.1k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Jackson County, IL, are Educational Services (4,314 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,812 people), and Retail Trade (3,159 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Jackson County, IL, though some of these residents may live in Jackson County, IL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $36,880
    Median earning men ± $2,439
    $33,580
    Median earning women ± $2,406

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($82,577), Public Administration ($69,000), and Wholesale Trade ($57,500).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Manufacturing ($49,808), Public Administration ($47,813), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($46,926).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    2.47%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 6.03M people employed in Illinois. This represents a 2.47% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Illinois.

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 99
      Other Services (except Public Administration)
    2. 67
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    3. 54
      Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $249k
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    2. $81.2k
      Retail Trade
    3. $64.1k
      Construction

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Illinois went to Kamala Harris with 54.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.43%).

    Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are the senators currently representing the state of Illinois. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Illinois is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Kamala Harris (54.4%)
      Democratic Party
    2. Donald J. Trump (43.5%)
      Republican Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (1.43%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Illinois went to Kamala Harris with 54.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.43%).

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Illinois

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    Dick Durbin
    Senator from Illinois2
    Assumed office on January 3, 1997
    Tammy Duckworth
    Senator from Illinois3
    Assumed office on January 3, 2017

    Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are the senators currently representing Illinois.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Jackson County, IL awarded 2,916 degrees. The student population of Jackson County, IL in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 5,541 male students and 6,249 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Jackson County, IL are White (1,985 and 74%), Black or African American (313 and 11.7%), Hispanic or Latino (211 and 7.87%), and Asian (84 and 3.13%).

    The largest universities in Jackson County, IL by number of degrees awarded are Southern Illinois University-Carbondale (2,916 and 100%).

    The most popular majors in Jackson County, IL are Radiation Therapist (133 and 4.56%), Airway Management & Operations (122 and 4.18%), and General Psychology (104 and 3.57%).

    The median tuition cost for a public four year colleges is $9,638 for in-state students and $9,638 for out-of-state students.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
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    In 2024 in Jackson County, IL, the percentage of applicants admitted was 86.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 18.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 11,790 (47% men and 53% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 11,790 students enrolled in Jackson County, IL, 47% men and 53% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 7,255 records, of which 53.1% were women and 46.9% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. Airway Management & Operations
      122 degrees awarded
    2. General Psychology
      75 degrees awarded
    3. Automotive Engineering Technology
      68 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Jackson County, IL was Airway Management & Operations with 122 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Jackson County, IL according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    2,916 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Southern Illinois University-Carbondale with 2,916 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 1,396 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Jackson County, IL, which is 0.918 times less than the 1,520 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,985 degrees mean that there were 6.34 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 313 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Universities

    Public, 4-year or above ($9,638) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 4-year or above ($3,696) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Public, 4-year or above ($1,100) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

    The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Jackson County, IL was $137,300 in 2024, which is 0.413 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $125,000 to $137,300, a 9.84% increase. The homeownership rate in Jackson County, IL is 50%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Jackson County, IL have an average commute time of 20.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Jackson County, IL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    In 2025, 19.7% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Jackson County, IL. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 0.089%.

    Housing

    Property

    $137,300
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$9,859
    $11,474
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$583

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Jackson County, IL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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    Rent vs Own

    50%
    Homeownership
    2024
    63.3%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 50% of the housing units in Jackson County, IL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 49.3%.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $48,763
    Median Household Income
    ± $3,394
    23k
    Number of Households
    ± 1,106

    In 2024, the median household income of the 23k households in Jackson County, IL grew to $48,763 from the previous year's value of $45,572.

    The following chart displays the households in Jackson County, IL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Jackson County, IL is from Illinois.
    0.471
    2024 Wage GINI in Illinois
    0.474
    2023 Wage GINI in Illinois

    In 2024, the income inequality in Illinois was 0.471 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.55% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Illinois was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Illinois in comparison to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (72.5%)
    2. Worked At Home (10.8%)
    3. Carpooled (8.56%)

    In 2024, 72.5% of workers in Jackson County, IL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10.8%) and those who carpooled to work (8.56%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    20.3 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Jackson County, IL have a shorter commute time (20.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.17% of the workforce in Jackson County, IL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Jackson County, IL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Jackson County, IL have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 19.7% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Jackson County, IL. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 0.089%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    21% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Jackson County, IL (10.3k out of 49.1k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Jackson County, IL is White, followed by Black and Asian.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 22.8% of the children was living in poverty in Jackson County, IL. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 8.2%.

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    Security

    Crimes & Accidents

    Indicator

    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 419 in Jackson County, IL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 132% per 100,000 population.

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