Jackson County, Illinois

Total Population: 52,706

County Seat: Murphysboro

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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

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)72.2%
Black (Non-Hispanic)14.3%
Hispanic or Latino5.3%
Two or More Races3.6%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)3.6%
Other Race0.8%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.2%

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 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

92.1%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

35.1%

Enrolled in College (18+)

21.9%

Economics

6 fields

Median 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 fields

Median 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.