Jackson County's estimated 2026 population is 52,320 with a growth rate of -0.34% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Jackson County is the 27th largest county in Illinois. The 2010 population was 60,371 and has seen a growth of -13.34% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 32.4 years
Female: 33.6 years
Male: 31.6 years
There are 43,070 adults, (8,778 of whom are seniors) in Jackson County.
Female: 26,638 (50.2%)
Male: 26,426 (49.8%)
The racial composition of Jackson County includes 72.82% White, 13.99% Black or African American, 3.71% Asian, 3.15% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 38,642 | 72.82% |
| Black or African American | 7,422 | 13.99% |
| Two or more races | 3,291 | 6.2% |
| Asian | 1,970 | 3.71% |
| Other race | 1,671 | 3.15% |
| Native American | 45 | 0.08% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 23 | 0.04% |
Jackson County's average per capita income is $40,211. Household income levels show a median of $48,763. The poverty rate stands at 20.99%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $98,285 | - |
| Families | $80,833 | $100,966 |
| Households | $48,763 | $70,409 |
| Non Families | $29,471 | $40,827 |
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