Jackson County Summary

Life in Jackson County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Jackson County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Jackson County:

  • The population in Jackson County is 53,176.

  • The median home value in Jackson County is $106,026.

  • The median income in Jackson County is $44,847.

  • The median rent in Jackson County is $757.

  • The unemployment rate in Jackson County is 8.1%.

  • The poverty rate in Jackson County is 23.0%.

  • The average high in Jackson County is 74.3° and there are 107.6 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Jackson County

List Of Cities & Towns in Jackson County

Carbondale, IL Population 22,039

Murphysboro, IL Population 7,101

De Soto, IL Population 1,684

Harrison, IL Population 974

Elkville, IL Population 818

Ava, IL Population 557

Grand Tower, IL Population 505

Makanda, IL Population 500

Gorham, IL Population 303

Vergennes, IL Population 295

Campbell Hill, IL Population 291

Dowell, IL Population 282

Map Of Jackson County

Jackson County, IL Weather

  • The average high in Jackson County is 74.3°.

  • There are 81.78 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 107.6 inches of rain each year with 4.4 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:17 hours of sun each day in Jackson County.

StatJackson County
Mean High74.3
Nice Days81.78
Rainfall107.6
Snowfall4.4
Sunny_hours5:17
74.3°
Average High
107.6
Inches of Rain

Jackson County Photos

Carbondale Railroad Memorial
Source: Wikipedia User Explorecdale | CC BY-SA 3.0
Liberty Theater In Murphysboro
Source: Public Domain
Jacksoncountycourthouse
Source: Wikipedia User Brian J Lambert (xjbri) | CC BY 2.5

Jackson County Demographics

Population over time in Jackson County

The current population in Jackson County is 53,176. The population has decreased -7.4% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 53,676 -6.7%
2021 57,517 -0.8%
2020 57,977 -

Gender in Jackson County

  • Jackson County is 50.5% female with 26,841 female residents.

  • Jackson County is 49.5% male with 26,334 male residents.

Female
50.5% (26,841)
Male
49.5% (26,334)
Gender Jackson County IL USA
Female 50.5% 50.5% 50.4%
Male 49.5% 49.5% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Jackson County

Jackson County is:

  • 73.0% White with 38,813 White residents.

  • 14.4% African American with 7,675 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 62 American Indian residents.

  • 3.6% Asian with 1,935 Asian residents.

  • 0.1% Hawaiian with 27 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.7% Other with 348 Other residents.

  • 3.4% Two Or More with 1,826 Two Or More residents.

  • 4.7% Hispanic with 2,490 Hispanic residents.

White
73.0% (38,813)
African American
14.4% (7,675)
American Indian
0.1% (62)
Asian
3.6% (1,935)
Hawaiian
0.1% (27)
Other
0.7% (348)
Two Or More
3.4% (1,826)
Hispanic
4.7% (2,490)

Table: Jackson County By Race

Race Jackson County IL USA
White 73.0% 59.6% 58.9%
African American 14.4% 13.7% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 3.6% 5.7% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.1% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.7% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.4% 2.8% 3.5%
Hispanic 4.7% 17.8% 18.7%

Household Income For Jackson County, Illinois

  • 10.4% of households in Jackson County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 7.9% of households in Jackson County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 13.0% of households in Jackson County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 9.9% of households in Jackson County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 12.6% of households in Jackson County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 15.5% of households in Jackson County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 10.3% of households in Jackson County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 10.6% of households in Jackson County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 4.7% of households in Jackson County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 5.1% of households in Jackson County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
10.4% (5,546)
$10,000 to $14,999
7.9% (4,192)
$15,000 to $24,999
13.0% (6,907)
$25,000 to $34,999
9.9% (5,254)
$35,000 to $49,999
12.6% (6,707)
$50,000 to $74,999
15.5% (8,229)
$75,000 to $99,999
10.3% (5,484)
$100,000 to $149,999
10.6% (5,657)
$150,000 to $199,999
4.7% (2,491)
$200,000 or more
5.1% (2,703)
Income Jackson County IL USA
Less than $10,000 10.4% 5.3% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 7.9% 3.5% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 13.0% 6.7% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 9.9% 7.1% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.6% 10.1% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 15.5% 15.4% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 10.3% 12.9% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 10.6% 17.6% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 4.7% 9.4% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 5.1% 12.1% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Jackson County for adults over 25

  • 3.0% of adults in Jackson County completed < 9th grade.

  • 5.0% of adults in Jackson County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 22.0% of adults in Jackson County completed high school / ged.

  • 25.0% of adults in Jackson County completed some college.

  • 9.0% of adults in Jackson County completed associate's degree.

  • 18.0% of adults in Jackson County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 11.0% of adults in Jackson County completed master's degree.

  • 3.0% of adults in Jackson County completed professional degree.

  • 4.0% of adults in Jackson County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
3% (1,595)
9-12th Grade
5% (2,658)
High School / GED
22% (11,698)
Some College
25% (13,294)
Associate's Degree
9% (4,785)
Bachelor's Degree
18% (9,571)
Master's Degree
11% (5,849)
Professional Degree
3% (1,595)
Doctorate Degree
4% (2,127)
Education Jackson County IL USA
< 9th Grade 3% 6% 3%
9-12th Grade 5% 5% 6%
High School / GED 22% 25% 26%
Some College 25% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 9% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 18% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 11% 11% 10%
Professional Degree 3% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 4% 1% 2%

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