Jackson County, IL — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
52,706
Male
26,013
49.4%
Female
26,693
50.6%
Median Age
32.9 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.1
Foreign Born
5.8%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher21.1%
High School or Higher35.0%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
4.6%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
4.8%
Married
32.0%
Jackson County, IL has a population of 52,706 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 32.9 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 73.6% of the population. 21.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 5.8% of residents are foreign-born.