Jersey County, Illinois
County
Overview
- County Name
- Jersey County
- State
- Illinois
- FIPS Code
- 17083
- State FIPS
- 17
- County FIPS
- 083
Geography
- Land Area
- 369.56 sq mi
- Water Area
- 7.85 sq mi
- Total Area
- 377.41 sq mi
- Latitude
- 39.080195
- Longitude
- -90.361385
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 21,128
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 16,924
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 20,837 | 98.6% |
| Hispanic | 295 | 1.4% |
| White | 20,155 | 95.4% |
| Black | 106 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 103 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 4 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 23 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 11 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 16,725 | 98.8% |
| Hispanic | 196 | 1.2% |
| White | 16,216 | 95.8% |
| Black | 101 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 173 | 1.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 205 | 1.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 21 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 10 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 21,274
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $78,463
- Poverty Rate
- 8.4%
- Population Below Poverty
- 1,782
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 20,197 | 94.9% |
| Black | 118 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 143 | 0.7% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 15,011
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 2,897 | 19.3% |
| Republican | 5,915 | 39.4% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 6,196 | 41.3% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 7,368 | 49.1% |
| Female | 7,641 | 50.9% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 13,121 | 87.4% |
| Hispanic | 168 | 1.1% |
| Black | 19 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 48 | 0.3% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 9,348
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 62.3%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 8,181 | 62.4% |
| Hispanic | 80 | 47.6% |
| Black | 11 | 57.9% |
| Asian | 32 | 66.7% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 4,651 | 63.1% |
| Female | 4,696 | 61.5% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 4,569 (30.4%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 3,389 (22.6%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 9,958
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $170,651
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $889
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 74.5%
- Public Transit
- 0.3%
- Work From Home
- 11.5%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 30.1%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.