Jackson County, Illinois
Total Population: 52,706
County Seat: Murphysboro
Median Home Value
$125,000
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$45,572
Across all households
Median Age
32.9 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
35.1%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
19.0%
65 Years and Over
16.3%
Male
49.4%
Female
50.6%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
95.7%
No Health Insurance
6.8%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
92.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
35.1%
Enrolled in College (18+)
21.9%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$45,572
Mean Household Income
$69,513
Per Capita Income
$30,227
Unemployment Rate (16+)
7.2%
In Labor Force (19–64)
70.3%
SNAP / Food Stamps
18.2%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$125,000
Median Rent
$746/mo
Total Housing Units
27,750
Owner-Occupied
49.3%
Renter-Occupied
50.7%
Vacancy Rate
16.8%
Married Couple Households
32.8%
Cohabiting Couple Households
8.3%
Male Householder, No Partner
25.8%
Female Householder, No Partner
33.1%
Average Household Size
2.13
Broadband Internet Access
85.4%
Housing Built Since 2010
5.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 17077.