Jackson County's estimated 2026 population is 53,863 with a growth rate of 0.62% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Jackson County is the 26th largest county in Illinois. The 2010 population was 60,371 and has seen a growth of -10.78% 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 (73.57%)
Black or African American (14.43%)
Two or more races (4.92%)
Asian (3.6%)
Other race (3.13%)
Native American (0.2%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.15%)
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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