Jackson County, IL

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2023 Population

52,706

0.884% 1-year decline

US Senator

Dick Durbin

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tammy Duckworth

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

32.9

0.92% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

21.8%

4.87% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$45,572

1.62% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$125,000

1.3% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

23,045

2.03% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Jackson County, IL had a population of 52.7k people with a median age of 32.9 and a median household income of $45,572. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Jackson County, IL declined from 53,176 to 52,706, a −0.884% decrease and its median household income grew from $44,847 to $45,572, a 1.62% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Jackson County, IL are White (Non-Hispanic) (72.2%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (14.3%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.62%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.6%), and Other (Hispanic) (2.36%).

None of the households in Jackson County, IL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.2% of the residents in Jackson County, IL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Jackson County, IL are Southern Illinois University-Carbondale (3,109 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2023, the median property value in Jackson County, IL was $125,000, and the homeownership rate was 49.3%.

Most people in Jackson County, IL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Jackson County, IL was 2 cars per household.

Jackson County, IL borders Franklin County, IL, Perry County, IL, Randolph County, IL, Union County, IL, Williamson County, IL, and Perry County, MO.

United States Illinois Carbondale-Marion, IL

Population & Diversity

Jackson County, IL is home to a population of 52.7k people, from which 96.2% are citizens. As of 2023, 5.75% of Jackson County, IL residents were born outside of the country (3.03k people).

In 2023, there were 5.03 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (38k people) in Jackson County, IL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.56k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.91k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.2%

2023 Citizenship

96.5%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 96.2% of Jackson County, IL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Jackson County, IL was 96.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Jackson County, IL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Jackson County, IL

White (Non-Hispanic)
38k ± 257
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
7.56k ± 331
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
1.91k ± 336

5.26%

Hispanic Population

2.77k people

5.26% of the people in Jackson County, IL are hispanic (2.77k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Jackson County, IL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Illinois.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
622,347 ± 18,890 people
India
165,336 ± 9,918 people
Poland
123,006 ± 8,569 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Illinois was Mexico, the natal country of 622,347 Illinois residents, followed by India with 165,336 and Poland with 123,006.

Foreign-Born Population

5.75%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

3.03k people

5.67%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

3.02k people

As of 2023, 5.75% of Jackson County, IL residents (3.03k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Jackson County, IL was 5.67%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Jackson County, IL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
816 ± 161
Gulf War (2001-)
532 ± 178
Gulf War (1990s)
408 ± 117

Jackson County, IL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.53 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Jackson County, IL employs 23k people. The largest industries in Jackson County, IL are Educational Services (4,255 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,827 people), and Retail Trade (3,108 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($85,227), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($71,875), and Public Administration ($66,625).

Males in Illinois have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $66,581. The income inequality in Illinois (measured using the Gini index) is 0.477, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

23k

2023 Value

± 1,122

−2.03%

1 Year decline

± 6.85%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Jackson County, IL declined at a rate of −2.03%, from 23.5k employees to 23k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Jackson County, IL, are Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (2,838 people), Sales & Related Occupations (2,511 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,031 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Jackson County, IL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for false.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Illinois (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

23k

2023 Value

± 1,122

−2.03%

1 Year decline

± 6.85%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Jackson County, IL declined at a rate of −2.03%, from 23.5k employees to 23k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Jackson County, IL, are Educational Services (4,255 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,827 people), and Retail Trade (3,108 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Jackson County, IL, though some of these residents may live in Jackson County, IL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$36,025

Median earning men ± $2,977

$30,732

Median earning women ± $1,937

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($69,717), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($68,942), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($58,953).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($53,674), Manufacturing ($52,797), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($47,222).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Illinois.

Y-Axis

2.47%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 6.03M people employed in Illinois. This represents a 2.47% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Illinois.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

99
Other Services (except Public Administration)
67
Health Care and Social Assistance
54
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$249k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$81.2k
Retail Trade
$64.1k
Construction

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Jackson County, IL went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 49.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (48.1%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.37%).

Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are the senators currently representing the state of Illinois. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Illinois is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (49.4%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (48.1%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.37%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Jackson County, IL for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Illinois

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Dick Durbin

Senator from Illinois

Assumed office on January 3, 1997

Tammy Duckworth

Senator from Illinois

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are the senators currently representing Illinois.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Illinois over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Illinois

Illinois is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Illinois have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Jackson County, IL awarded 3,109 degrees. The student population of Jackson County, IL in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 5,440 male students and 5,667 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Jackson County, IL are White (2,116 and 73%), followed by Black or African American (333 and 11.5%), Hispanic or Latino (253 and 8.73%), and Asian (93 and 3.21%).

The largest universities in Jackson County, IL by number of degrees awarded are Southern Illinois University-Carbondale (3,109 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Jackson County, IL are Airway Management & Operations (121 and 3.89%), Trade & Industrial Teacher Education (110 and 3.54%), and Radiation Therapist (110 and 3.54%).

The median tuition cost in Jackson County, IL for a public four year colleges is $9,638 for in-state students and $9,638 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Jackson County, IL, the percentage of applicants admitted was 91.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 17%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 11,107 (49% men and 51% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 11,107 students enrolled in Jackson County, IL, 49% men and 51% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 7,084 records, of which 51.1% were women and 48.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Airway Management & Operations
121 degrees awarded
Trade & Industrial Teacher Education
94 degrees awarded
Automotive Engineering Technology
89 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Jackson County, IL was Airway Management & Operations with 121 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Jackson County, IL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

3,109 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Southern Illinois University-Carbondale with 3,109 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 1,590 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Jackson County, IL, which is 1.05 times more than the 1,519 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,116 degrees mean that there were 6.35 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 333 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($9,638) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($5,778) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,100) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Illinois.

Measure

In 2022, 1.08% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.01% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (2.62M), Some college (2.15M), and Bachelors Degree (2.1M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Jackson County, IL was $125,000 in 2023, which is 0.412 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $123,400 to $125,000, a 1.3% increase. The homeownership rate in Jackson County, IL is 49.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Jackson County, IL have an average commute time of 20.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Jackson County, IL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Jackson County, IL is $45,572. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Jackson County, IL was Census Tract 116 with a value of $85,341, followed by Census Tract 104 and Census Tract 101, with respective values of $74,563 and $73,024.

In 2023, 20.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Jackson County, IL. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator grew 0.527%.

Housing

Property

$125,000

Median Property Value 2023

±$7,819

$11,388

Median Property Taxes

±$639

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Jackson County, IL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Jackson County, IL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

49.3%

Homeownership

2023

62.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 49.3% of the housing units in Jackson County, IL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 48.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Jackson County, IL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 116
Census Tract 104
Census Tract 101

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Jackson County, IL was Census Tract 116 with a value of $85,341, followed by Census Tract 104 and Census Tract 101, with respective values of $74,563 and $73,024.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Jackson County, IL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$45,572

Median Household Income

± $3,777

23.1k

Number of Households

± 1,112

In 2023, the median household income of the 23.1k households in Jackson County, IL grew to $45,572 from the previous year's value of $44,847.

The following chart displays the households in Jackson County, IL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Jackson County, IL is from Illinois.

0.477

2022 Wage GINI in Illinois

0.478

2021 Wage GINI in Illinois

In 2022, the income inequality in Illinois was 0.477 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.371% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Illinois was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Illinois in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Illinois across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (73.5%)
Carpooled (9.22%)
Worked At Home (8.72%)

In 2023, 73.5% of workers in Jackson County, IL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.22%) and those who worked at home (8.72%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

20.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Jackson County, IL have a shorter commute time (20.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.95% of the workforce in Jackson County, IL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Jackson County, IL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Jackson County, IL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Jackson County, IL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 20.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Jackson County, IL. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator grew 0.527%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

21.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Jackson County, IL (10.8k out of 49.2k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Jackson County, IL is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 27.9% of the children was living in poverty in Jackson County, IL. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 3.1%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

93.2% of the population of Jackson County, IL has health coverage, with 39.1% on employee plans, 23.4% on Medicaid, 11.3% on Medicare, 17.6% on non-group plans, and 1.7% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Jackson County, IL see 736 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.81% increase from the previous year (709 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1073 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 242 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.8% were men and 52.2% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

736 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Jackson County, IL

Primary care physicians in Jackson County, IL see an average of 736 patients per year. This represents a 3.81% increase from the previous year (709 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Jackson County, IL in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.8% under 18 years, 31.3% between 18 and 34 years, 30.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.8% were men and 52.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

6.8%

Uninsured

39.1%

Employer Coverage

23.4%

Medicaid

11.3%

Medicare

17.6%

Non-Group

1.7%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Jackson County, IL declined by 4.24% from 7.1% to 6.8%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Jackson County, IL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 75.9 in Jackson County, IL.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Jackson County, IL.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 38.8% in Jackson County, IL.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Jackson County, IL.