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.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
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.
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 38,775 | 73.57% |
| Black or African American | 7,605 | 14.43% |
| Two or more races | 2,592 | 4.92% |
| Asian | 1,895 | 3.6% |
| Other race | 1,651 | 3.13% |
| Native American | 107 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 81 | 0.15% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
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%.
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 |
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