Jefferson County, Illinois
County
Overview
- County Name
- Jefferson County
- State
- Illinois
- FIPS Code
- 17081
- State FIPS
- 17
- County FIPS
- 081
Geography
- Land Area
- 571.24 sq mi
- Water Area
- 12.57 sq mi
- Total Area
- 583.80 sq mi
- Latitude
- 38.300780
- Longitude
- -88.924210
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 36,242
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 28,127
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 35,410 | 97.7% |
| Hispanic | 830 | 2.3% |
| White | 31,229 | 86.2% |
| Black | 2,138 | 5.9% |
| Asian | 308 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 121 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 34 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 27,617 | 98.2% |
| Hispanic | 513 | 1.8% |
| White | 24,753 | 88.0% |
| Black | 1,873 | 6.7% |
| Asian | 341 | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 626 | 2.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 33 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 36,550
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $63,871
- Poverty Rate
- 12.9%
- Population Below Poverty
- 4,726
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 30,687 | 84.0% |
| Black | 2,272 | 6.2% |
| Asian | 376 | 1.0% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 23,718
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 5,922 | 25.0% |
| Republican | 9,207 | 38.8% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 8,588 | 36.2% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 11,384 | 48.0% |
| Female | 12,330 | 52.0% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 20,384 | 85.9% |
| Hispanic | 447 | 1.9% |
| Black | 909 | 3.8% |
| Asian | 152 | 0.6% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 13,027
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 54.9%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 11,670 | 57.3% |
| Hispanic | 150 | 33.6% |
| Black | 217 | 23.9% |
| Asian | 56 | 36.8% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 6,394 | 56.2% |
| Female | 6,632 | 53.8% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 7,214 (28.1%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 4,683 (18.1%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 16,629
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $127,230
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $858
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 82.4%
- Public Transit
- 0.3%
- Work From Home
- 5.4%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 30.7%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.