State
County
Land Area (mi²)
10.6 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,729.40/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.91%
Growth Since 2010
-6.06%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Metro Population
37,919
World Population Review
Jacksonville, Illinois Population 2021
18,267
Jacksonville is a city located in Morgan County Illinois. It is also the county seat of Morgan County. With a 2020 population of 18,267, it is the 137th largest city in Illinois and the 1996th largest city in the United States . Jacksonville is currently declining at a rate of -0.91% annually and its population has decreased by -6.06% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 19,446 in 2010. Jacksonville reached it's highest population of 21,690 in 1960. Spanning over 11 miles, Jacksonville has a population density of 1,729 people per square mile.
The average household income in Jacksonville is $57,921 with a poverty rate of 16.47%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $716 per month, and the median house value is $103,900. The median age in Jacksonville is 37.3 years, 34.8 years for males, and 42 years for females.
Jacksonville Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Jacksonville was:
- White: 84.19%
- Black or African American: 12.00%
- Two or more races: 2.56%
- Asian: 0.62%
- Native American: 0.39%
- Other race: 0.24%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.01%
The current population of Jacksonville, Illinois is 18,267 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 18,771.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 19,446.
Jacksonville, Illinois Population 2021
2019 and 2020 population is estimated by projecting the raw 2018 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 37,919 | -345 | -0.91% |
| 2020 | 38,264 | -345 | -0.90% |
| 2019 | 38,609 | -345 | -0.89% |
| 2018 | 38,954 | -274 | -0.70% |
| 2017 | 39,228 | -456 | -1.16% |
| 2016 | 39,684 | -99 | -0.25% |
| 2015 | 39,783 | -60 | -0.15% |
| 2014 | 39,843 | -368 | -0.92% |
| 2013 | 40,211 | -393 | -0.98% |
| 2012 | 40,604 | -106 | -0.26% |
| 2011 | 40,710 | -120 | -0.29% |
| 2010 | 40,830 | 0.00% |
Jacksonville Metro Area Population by Year
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,877 | 84.19% |
| Black or African American | 2,263 | 12.00% |
| Two or More Races | 482 | 2.56% |
| Asian | 117 | 0.62% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 73 | 0.39% |
| Some Other Race | 45 | 0.24% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.01% |
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Jacksonville Population by Race
Jacksonville Population Pyramid $2021
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Jacksonville Population by Age
Jacksonville Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,248 | 2.13 | 59.6 |
| Non Family | 3,251 | 1.19 | 50.2 |
| Married | 2,591 | 2.87 | 77.5 |
| Female | 1,118 | 3.06 | 43.2 |
| Male | 288 | 2.6 | 68.1 |
2.8
Average Family Size
2.13
Average Household Size
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Jacksonville Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 355 | 2.80% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 980 | 7.72% |
| High School Graduate | 5,107 | 40.25% |
| Some College | 3,207 | 25.28% |
| Associates Degree | 917 | 7.23% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,381 | 10.88% |
| Graduate Degree | 741 | 5.84% |
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Jacksonville Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Jacksonville Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,984 | 10,036 | 1,947 |
| Black | 1,194 | 945 | 45 |
| Hispanic | 398 | 283 | 86 |
| 2+ Races | 110 | 78 | 19 |
| Asian | 79 | 55 | 55 |
| Other Race | 13 | 13 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 69.62%.
Jacksonville Educational Attainment by Race
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$32,126
Average Earnings
$37,266
Average Male
$29,770
Average Female
Jacksonville Earnings by Educational Attainment
Jacksonville Language by Age
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Jacksonville Language
94.55% of Jacksonville residents speak only English, while 5.45% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.05% of the population.
Jacksonville Language
Jacksonville Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 13,411 | 1,985 | 14.80% |
| Black | 1,374 | 242 | 17.61% |
| Hispanic | 406 | 209 | 51.48% |
| Multiple | 412 | 138 | 33.50% |
| Asian | 103 | 24 | 23.30% |
16.47%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.47%
Male Poverty Rate
16.48%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Jacksonville
The race most likely to be in poverty in Jacksonville is Hispanic, with 51.48% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Jacksonville is White, with 14.80% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.47%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.32%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.26%.
Jacksonville Poverty
Jacksonville Poverty Rate by Education
Jacksonville Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
35.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
35.6%
Male Marriage Rate
34.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Jacksonville Married by Age and Sex
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Jacksonville Marriage
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 55-64.
Jacksonville Marital Status by Race
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Jacksonville Marital Status
Jacksonville Veterans by War
Jacksonville Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,165 | 8.70% |
| Black | 50 | 2.78% |
| Hispanic | 21 | 3.26% |
| 2+ Races | 14 | 5.17% |
Jacksonville Veterans by Race
Jacksonville Veterans by Education
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3.58%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.57%
Veteran Disability Rate
Jacksonville Veterans by Education
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54.5%
Labor Force Participation
50.5%
Employment Rate
7.3%
Unemployment Rate
Jacksonville Employment by Age
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Jacksonville Employment by Race
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Jacksonville Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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97.55%
Native Born
2.45%
Foreign Born
1.35%
Non Citizen
1.10%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.55% of Jacksonville residents were born in the United States, with 82.28% having been born in Illinois. 1.35% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Jacksonville Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 18,267 | -168 | -0.91% |
| 2020 | 18,435 | -168 | -0.90% |
| 2019 | 18,603 | -168 | -0.89% |
| 2018 | 18,771 | -115 | -0.61% |
| 2017 | 18,886 | -201 | -1.05% |
| 2016 | 19,087 | 123 | 0.65% |
| 2015 | 18,964 | 48 | 0.25% |
| 2014 | 18,916 | -259 | -1.35% |
| 2013 | 19,175 | -186 | -0.96% |
| 2012 | 19,361 | -31 | -0.16% |
| 2011 | 19,392 | -27 | -0.14% |
| 2010 | 19,419 | 479 | 0.25% |
| 2000 | 18,940 | -384 | -0.20% |
| 1990 | 19,324 | -960 | -0.48% |
| 1980 | 20,284 | -269 | -0.13% |
| 1970 | 20,553 | -1,137 | -0.54% |
| 1960 | 21,690 | 1,303 | 0.62% |
| 1950 | 20,387 | 543 | 0.27% |
| 1940 | 19,844 | 2,097 | 1.12% |
| 1930 | 17,747 | 2,034 | 1.22% |
| 1920 | 15,713 | 387 | 0.25% |
| 1910 | 15,326 | 248 | 0.16% |
| 1900 | 15,078 | 2,143 | 1.54% |
| 1890 | 12,935 | 2,008 | 1.70% |
| 1880 | 10,927 | 1,724 | 1.73% |
| 1870 | 9,203 | 3,675 | 5.23% |
| 1860 | 5,528 | 2,783 | 7.25% |
| 1850 | 2,745 | 0.00% |