Jersey County, Illinois

Total Population: 21,336

County Seat: Jerseyville

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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 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)95.0%
Two or More Races2.2%
Hispanic or Latino1.5%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.6%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.5%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%

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 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

93.7%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

20.5%

Enrolled in College (18+)

8.3%

Economics

6 fields

Median 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 fields

Median 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.