Jackson County, Illinois
County
Overview
- County Name
- Jackson County
- State
- Illinois
- FIPS Code
- 17077
- State FIPS
- 17
- County FIPS
- 077
Geography
- Land Area
- 583.57 sq mi
- Water Area
- 18.65 sq mi
- Total Area
- 602.22 sq mi
- Latitude
- 37.786096
- Longitude
- -89.381212
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 51,045
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 41,166
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 48,553 | 95.1% |
| Hispanic | 2,489 | 4.9% |
| White | 38,053 | 74.5% |
| Black | 7,332 | 14.4% |
| Asian | 903 | 1.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 42 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 11 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 515 | 1.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 39,422 | 95.8% |
| Hispanic | 1,742 | 4.2% |
| White | 31,610 | 76.8% |
| Black | 6,304 | 15.3% |
| Asian | 955 | 2.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 372 | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 11 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 182 | 0.4% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 53,064
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $55,466
- Poverty Rate
- 19.4%
- Population Below Poverty
- 10,305
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 38,642 | 72.8% |
| Black | 7,422 | 14.0% |
| Asian | 1,970 | 3.7% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 32,525
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 12,328 | 37.9% |
| Republican | 7,235 | 22.2% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 12,932 | 39.8% |
| Other | 1 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 15,400 | 47.3% |
| Female | 17,084 | 52.5% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 25,125 | 77.2% |
| Hispanic | 939 | 2.9% |
| Black | 2,479 | 7.6% |
| Asian | 394 | 1.2% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 16,896
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 51.9%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 13,785 | 54.9% |
| Hispanic | 317 | 33.8% |
| Black | 801 | 32.3% |
| Asian | 175 | 44.4% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 8,030 | 52.1% |
| Female | 8,837 | 51.7% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 5,552 (16.7%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 11,475 (37.8%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 27,727
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $136,196
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $823
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 72.2%
- Public Transit
- 0.8%
- Work From Home
- 10.6%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 33.6%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.