Union County, Illinois
Total Population: 16,972
County Seat: Jonesboro
Median Home Value
$131,700
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$56,420
Across all households
Median Age
44.3 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
20.9%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
21.5%
65 Years and Over
22.1%
Male
50.9%
Female
49.1%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
98.9%
No Health Insurance
6.6%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
87.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
20.9%
Enrolled in College (18+)
3.7%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$56,420
Mean Household Income
$75,913
Per Capita Income
$31,962
Unemployment Rate (16+)
5.2%
In Labor Force (19–64)
70.0%
SNAP / Food Stamps
18.1%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$131,700
Median Rent
$658/mo
Total Housing Units
7,861
Owner-Occupied
76.8%
Renter-Occupied
23.2%
Vacancy Rate
12.0%
Married Couple Households
47.6%
Cohabiting Couple Households
6.4%
Male Householder, No Partner
20.4%
Female Householder, No Partner
25.6%
Average Household Size
2.34
Broadband Internet Access
71.0%
Housing Built Since 2010
5.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 17181.