Jackson County, Illinois Population 2022
Jackson County, Illinois's estimated population is 55,133 with a growth rate of -0.97% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Jackson County, Illinois is the 25th largest county in Illinois. The 2010 Population was 60,373 and has seen a growth of -8.68% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1820 | 1,542 | 0.00% | |
| 1830 | 1,828 | 286 | 18.55% |
| 1840 | 3,566 | 1,738 | 95.08% |
| 1850 | 5,862 | 2,296 | 64.39% |
| 1860 | 9,589 | 3,727 | 63.58% |
| 1870 | 19,634 | 10,045 | 104.76% |
| 1880 | 22,505 | 2,871 | 14.62% |
| 1890 | 27,809 | 5,304 | 23.57% |
| 1900 | 33,871 | 6,062 | 21.80% |
| 1910 | 35,143 | 1,272 | 3.76% |
| 1920 | 37,091 | 1,948 | 5.54% |
| 1930 | 35,680 | -1,411 | -3.80% |
| 1940 | 37,920 | 2,240 | 6.28% |
| 1950 | 38,124 | 204 | 0.54% |
| 1960 | 42,151 | 4,027 | 10.56% |
| 1970 | 55,008 | 12,857 | 30.50% |
| 1980 | 61,522 | 6,514 | 11.84% |
| 1990 | 61,067 | -455 | -0.74% |
| 2010 | 60,373 | -694 | -1.14% |
| 2011 | 60,369 | -4 | -0.01% |
| 2012 | 59,066 | -1,303 | -2.16% |
| 2013 | 59,760 | 694 | 1.17% |
| 2014 | 59,359 | -401 | -0.67% |
| 2015 | 59,214 | -145 | -0.24% |
| 2016 | 58,726 | -488 | -0.82% |
| 2017 | 57,904 | -822 | -1.40% |
| 2018 | 57,289 | -615 | -1.06% |
| 2019 | 56,750 | -539 | -0.94% |
| 2020 | 56,211 | -539 | -0.95% |
| 2021 | 55,672 | -539 | -0.96% |
| 2022 | 55,133 | -539 | -0.97% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 43,737 | 76.04% |
| Black or African American | 8,615 | 14.98% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 164 | 0.29% |
| Asian | 1,972 | 3.43% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 116 | 0.20% |
| Some Other Race | 1,007 | 1.75% |
| Two or More Races | 1,906 | 3.31% |
Jackson County, Illinois Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 24,208 | 2.21 | 50.4 |
| Married | 8,502 | 2.93 | 81.6 |
| Male | 848 | 2.92 | 44.5 |
| Female | 3,019 | 3.36 | 44 |
| Non Family | 11,839 | 1.36 | 30.1 |
2.96
Average Family Size
2.21
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 881 | 2.53% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,685 | 4.83% |
| High School Graduate | 8,485 | 24.32% |
| Some College | 8,352 | 23.94% |
| Associates Degree | 3,083 | 8.84% |
| Bachelors Degree | 5,674 | 16.27% |
| Graduate Degree | 6,723 | 19.27% |
Jackson County, Illinois Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1,313 | 1,272 | 1,050 |
| White | 27,618 | 25,664 | 9,805 |
| 2+ Races | 830 | 824 | 276 |
| Hispanic | 1,061 | 1,003 | 318 |
| Native American | 104 | 85 | 28 |
| Black | 4,077 | 3,644 | 1,043 |
| Other Race | 459 | 372 | 42 |
| Islander | 64 | 64 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 79.97%.
$31,487
Average Earnings
$36,484
Average Male
$26,767
Average Female
Jackson County, Illinois Language by Age
Jackson County, Illinois Language
91.23% of Jackson County, Illinois residents speak only English, while 8.77% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.63% of the population.
Jackson County, Illinois Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 155 | 75 | 48.39% |
| Black | 7,769 | 3,453 | 44.45% |
| Hispanic | 2,162 | 716 | 33.12% |
| Multiple | 1,839 | 530 | 28.82% |
| Asian | 1,866 | 493 | 26.42% |
| White | 40,097 | 7,510 | 18.73% |
| Islander | 116 | 19 | 16.38% |
| Other | 501 | NaN% |
24.01%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.90%
Male Poverty Rate
25.07%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Jackson County, Illinois
The race most likely to be in poverty in Jackson County, Illinois is Native, with 48.39% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Jackson County, Illinois is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.07%. Among those working part-time, it was 34.44%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.10%.
Jackson County, Illinois Marital Status
Marriage Rates
37.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.1%
Male Marriage Rate
37.5%
Female Marriage Rate
Jackson County, Illinois Married by Age and Sex
Jackson County, Illinois 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.
Jackson County, Illinois Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,893 | 7.95% |
| Black | 250 | 3.80% |
| Asian | 22 | 1.33% |
| Other Race | 19 | 2.77% |
| 2+ Races | 58 | 4.51% |
| Hispanic | 66 | 3.59% |
Jackson County, Illinois Veterans by Education
9.06%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.97%
Veteran Disability Rate
56.1%
Labor Force Participation
51%
Employment Rate
8.9%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
69.85%
Born in Jackson County, Illinois
94.27%
Native Born
5.73%
Foreign Born
3.96%
Non Citizen
1.77%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
94.27% of Jackson County, Illinois residents were born in the United States, with 69.85% having been born in Illinois. 3.96% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990