Jersey County, Illinois
Total Population: 21,336
County Seat: Jerseyville
Median Home Value
$168,800
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$79,104
Across all households
Median Age
43.2 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
20.5%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
19.9%
65 Years and Over
20.1%
Male
48.7%
Female
51.3%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
99.0%
No Health Insurance
5.3%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
93.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
20.5%
Enrolled in College (18+)
8.3%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$79,104
Mean Household Income
$97,570
Per Capita Income
$38,238
Unemployment Rate (16+)
4.4%
In Labor Force (19–64)
77.3%
SNAP / Food Stamps
11.9%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$168,800
Median Rent
$794/mo
Total Housing Units
9,884
Owner-Occupied
77.9%
Renter-Occupied
22.1%
Vacancy Rate
19.2%
Married Couple Households
51.0%
Cohabiting Couple Households
8.6%
Male Householder, No Partner
19.8%
Female Householder, No Partner
20.5%
Average Household Size
2.55
Broadband Internet Access
83.6%
Housing Built Since 2010
5.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 17083.