State
County
Land Area (mi²)
5.2 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,565.90/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.13%
Growth Since 2010
-3.39%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Jerseyville, Illinois Population 2021
8,178
Jerseyville is a city located in Jersey County Illinois. It is also the county seat of Jersey County. With a 2020 population of 8,178, it is the 251st largest city in Illinois and the 3565th largest city in the United States . Jerseyville is currently declining at a rate of -0.13% annually and its population has decreased by -3.39% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,465 in 2010. Jerseyville reached it's highest population of 8,522 in 2013. Spanning over 5 miles, Jerseyville has a population density of 1,566 people per square mile.
The average household income in Jerseyville is $65,964 with a poverty rate of 11.29%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $626 per month, and the median house value is $114,000. The median age in Jerseyville is 39.2 years, 38.2 years for males, and 41.5 years for females.
Jerseyville Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Jerseyville was:
- White: 96.79%
- Two or more races: 2.61%
- Asian: 0.38%
- Black or African American: 0.17%
- Other race: 0.05%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Jerseyville, Illinois is 8,178 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 8,211.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 8,465.
Jerseyville, Illinois Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,899 | 96.79% |
| Two or More Races | 213 | 2.61% |
| Asian | 31 | 0.38% |
| Black or African American | 14 | 0.17% |
| Some Other Race | 4 | 0.05% |
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Jerseyville Population by Race
Jerseyville Population Pyramid $2021
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Jerseyville Population by Age
Jerseyville Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,254 | 2.41 | 66.8 |
| Married | 1,517 | 3.1 | 81.1 |
| Non Family | 1,262 | 1.17 | 53.6 |
| Female | 373 | 3.55 | 48 |
| Male | 102 | 3.26 | 86.3 |
3.12
Average Family Size
2.41
Average Household Size
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Jerseyville Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 205 | 3.64% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 325 | 5.77% |
| High School Graduate | 2,029 | 36.03% |
| Some College | 1,028 | 18.25% |
| Associates Degree | 779 | 13.83% |
| Bachelors Degree | 799 | 14.19% |
| Graduate Degree | 467 | 8.29% |
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Jerseyville Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Jerseyville Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,453 | 5,008 | 1,239 |
| Hispanic | 85 | 33 | 27 |
| 2+ Races | 54 | 54 | |
| Asian | 31 | ||
| Black | 9 | 7 | |
| Other Race | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 31.76%.
Jerseyville Educational Attainment by Race
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$37,574
Average Earnings
$46,170
Average Male
$31,044
Average Female
Jerseyville Earnings by Educational Attainment
Jerseyville Language by Age
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Jerseyville Language
97.62% of Jerseyville residents speak only English, while 2.38% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.61% of the population.
Jerseyville Language
Jerseyville Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,449 | 810 | 10.87% |
| Hispanic | 132 | 48 | 36.36% |
| Multiple | 213 | 24 | 11.27% |
| Black | 5 | 2 | 40.00% |
11.29%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.54%
Male Poverty Rate
11.10%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Jerseyville
The race most likely to be in poverty in Jerseyville is Black, with 40.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Jerseyville is White, with 10.87% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.17%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.68%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.84%.
Jerseyville Poverty
Jerseyville Poverty Rate by Education
Jerseyville Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
48.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.1%
Male Marriage Rate
43.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Jerseyville Married by Age and Sex
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Jerseyville 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 35-44.
Jerseyville Marital Status by Race
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Jerseyville Marital Status
Jerseyville Veterans by War
Jerseyville Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 557 | 9.23% |
Jerseyville Veterans by Race
Jerseyville Veterans by Education
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11.04%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.29%
Veteran Disability Rate
Jerseyville Veterans by Education
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58.3%
Labor Force Participation
56.8%
Employment Rate
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
Jerseyville Employment by Age
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Jerseyville Employment by Race
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Jerseyville 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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99.52%
Native Born
0.48%
Foreign Born
0.10%
Non Citizen
0.38%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.52% of Jerseyville residents were born in the United States, with 83.51% having been born in Illinois. 0.10% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Jerseyville Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 8,178 | -11 | -0.13% |
| 2020 | 8,189 | -11 | -0.13% |
| 2019 | 8,200 | -11 | -0.13% |
| 2018 | 8,211 | -46 | -0.56% |
| 2017 | 8,257 | -17 | -0.21% |
| 2016 | 8,274 | -110 | -1.31% |
| 2015 | 8,384 | -95 | -1.12% |
| 2014 | 8,479 | -43 | -0.50% |
| 2013 | 8,522 | 60 | 0.71% |
| 2012 | 8,462 | 7 | 0.08% |
| 2011 | 8,455 | -6 | -0.07% |
| 2010 | 8,461 | 477 | 0.58% |
| 2000 | 7,984 | 602 | 0.79% |
| 1990 | 7,382 | -124 | -0.17% |
| 1980 | 7,506 | 60 | 0.08% |
| 1970 | 7,446 | 26 | 0.03% |
| 1960 | 7,420 | 1,628 | 2.51% |
| 1950 | 5,792 | 983 | 1.88% |
| 1940 | 4,809 | 500 | 1.10% |
| 1930 | 4,309 | 470 | 1.16% |
| 1920 | 3,839 | -274 | -0.69% |
| 1910 | 4,113 | 596 | 1.58% |
| 1900 | 3,517 | 310 | 0.93% |
| 1890 | 3,207 | 313 | 1.03% |
| 1880 | 2,894 | 318 | 1.17% |
| 1870 | 2,576 | 0.00% |