2017 Growth Rate
-0.02%
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Founded
February 28, 1839
County Seat
Jerseyville
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Jersey County, Illinois's estimated population is 21,901 with a growth rate of -0.02% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Jersey County, Illinois is the 53rd largest county in Illinois.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 21,847 | -54 | -0.25% |
| 2017 | 21,901 | -5 | -0.02% |
| 2016 | 21,906 | -317 | -1.43% |
| 2015 | 22,223 | -244 | -1.09% |
| 2014 | 22,467 | -108 | -0.48% |
| 2013 | 22,575 | -108 | -0.48% |
| 2012 | 22,683 | -169 | -0.74% |
| 2011 | 22,852 | -118 | -0.51% |
| 2010 | 22,970 | 2,431 | 11.84% |
| 1990 | 20,539 | 1 | 0.00% |
| 1980 | 20,538 | 2,046 | 11.06% |
| 1970 | 18,492 | 1,469 | 8.63% |
| 1960 | 17,023 | 1,759 | 11.52% |
| 1950 | 15,264 | 1,628 | 11.94% |
| 1940 | 13,636 | 1,080 | 8.60% |
| 1930 | 12,556 | -126 | -0.99% |
| 1920 | 12,682 | -1,272 | -9.12% |
| 1910 | 13,954 | -658 | -4.50% |
| 1900 | 14,612 | -198 | -1.34% |
| 1890 | 14,810 | -732 | -4.71% |
| 1880 | 15,542 | 488 | 3.24% |
| 1870 | 15,054 | 3,003 | 24.92% |
| 1860 | 12,051 | 4,697 | 63.87% |
| 1850 | 7,354 | 2,819 | 62.16% |
| 1840 | 4,535 | 0.00% |
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21,350 | 96.74% |
| Two or More Races | 513 | 2.32% |
| Black or African American | 105 | 0.48% |
| Asian | 47 | 0.21% |
| Some Other Race | 31 | 0.14% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 23 | 0.10% |
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There are 17,438 adults, (4,109 of whom are seniors) in Jersey County, Illinois.
Female
11,228
50.88%
Male
10,841
49.12%
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,665 | 2.43 | 80.7 |
| Married | 4,936 | 2.99 | 92 |
| Non Family | 2,744 | 1.18 | 65.7 |
| Female | 751 | 3.19 | 59.9 |
| Male | 234 | 2.88 | 85.5 |
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 429 | 2.81% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 835 | 5.47% |
| High School Graduate | 5,719 | 37.48% |
| Some College | 3,266 | 21.40% |
| Associates Degree | 1,889 | 12.38% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,001 | 13.11% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,120 | 7.34% |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among multiple races people with a rate of 36.36%.
$39,436
Average Earnings
$48,467
Average Male
$30,851
Average Female
97.48% of Jersey County, Illinois residents speak only English, while 2.52% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.08% of the population.
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 20,313 | 1,823 | 8.97% |
| Hispanic | 290 | 70 | 24.14% |
| Multiple | 481 | 34 | 7.07% |
| Black | 41 | 17 | 41.46% |
9.21%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.02%
Male Poverty Rate
11.33%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Jersey County, Illinois is Black, with 41.46% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Jersey County, Illinois is Multiple, with 7.07% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.70%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.05%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.13%.
55.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.9%
Male Marriage Rate
51.9%
Female Marriage Rate
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,809 | 10.66% |
| Hispanic | 15 | 7.04% |
| 2 or More | 15 | 5.32% |
| Black | 10 | 12.05% |
6.22%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.94%
Veteran Disability Rate
61.5%
Labor Force Participation
59%
Employment Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
98.66%
Native Born
1.34%
Foreign Born
0.77%
Non Citizen
98.66% of Jersey County, Illinois residents were born in the United States, with 79.77% having been born in Illinois. 0.77% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
| City | 2010 Census | 2016 Estimated | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerseyville | 8465 | 8336 | -129 | -1.52% |
| Brighton | 2254 | 2185 | -69 | -3.06% |
| Grafton | 674 | 640 | -34 | -5.04% |
| Elsah | 673 | 631 | -42 | -6.24% |
| Medora | 419 | 403 | -16 | -3.82% |
| Fieldon | 239 | 225 | -14 | -5.86% |
| Otterville | 126 | 118 | -8 | -6.35% |
| Fidelity | 114 | 107 | -7 | -6.14% |