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Jackson County

State:
Illinois
County Seat:
Murphysboro

Jackson County's estimated 2025 population is 51,469 with a growth rate of -0.65% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Jackson County is the 27th largest county in Illinois. The 2010 population was 60,371 and has seen a growth of -14.75% since that time.

51,469
Total Population
88
Population Density (miĀ²)
27
Population Rank (State)
-336 -0.65%
Annual Population Growth

Jackson County Population

Jackson County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Jackson County includes 73.57% White, 14.43% Black or African American, 3.6% Asian, 3.13% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Black or African American

Two or more races

Asian

Other race

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White38,77573.57%
Black or African American7,60514.43%
Two or more races2,5924.92%
Asian1,8953.6%
Other race1,6513.13%
Native American1070.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander810.15%

Jackson County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Jackson County's average per capita income is $38,965. Household income levels show a median of $45,572. The poverty rate stands at 21.84%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$96,841$115,915
Families$77,348$98,810
Households$45,572$69,513
Non Families$27,643$40,385

$38,965

Average Income

$45,572

Median Household Income

21.84%

Poverty Rate