Jefferson County's estimated 2025 population is 36,122 with a growth rate of -0.27% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Jefferson County is the 38th largest county in Illinois. The 2010 population was 38,757 and has seen a growth of -6.8% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Jefferson County includes 84.88% White, 6.51% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 31,241 | 84.88% |
| Two or more races | 2,471 | 6.71% |
| Black or African American | 2,398 | 6.51% |
| Asian | 369 | 1% |
| Other race | 245 | 0.67% |
| Native American | 76 | 0.21% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.02% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Jefferson County's average per capita income is $42,376. Household income levels show a median of $61,102. The poverty rate stands at 14.16%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $90,380 | $106,165 |
| Families | $74,499 | $90,351 |
| Households | $61,102 | $77,553 |
| Non Families | $34,689 | $48,822 |
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