Jefferson County, IL

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2023 Population

36,808

0.634% 1-year decline

US Senator

N/ADick Durbin

Democratic Party

US Senator

N/ATammy Duckworth

Democratic Party

2023 Median Property Value

$118,400

2.96% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

16,103

1.55% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Jefferson County, IL had a population of 36.8k people with a median age of N/A and a median household income of N/A. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Jefferson County, IL declined from 37,043 to 36,808, a −0.634% decrease and its median household income N/A from N/A to N/A, a N/A% N/A.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Jefferson County, IL are White (Non-Hispanic) (84.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (6.18%), Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (4.2%), Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic) (1.31%), and Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) (1.14%).

N/A of the households in Jefferson County, IL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.3% of the residents in Jefferson County, IL are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Jefferson County, IL was $118,400, and the homeownership rate was 71.9%.

Most people in Jefferson County, IL N/A, and the average commute time was 19.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Jefferson County, IL was N/A per household.

Jefferson County, IL borders Franklin County, IL, Hamilton County, IL, Marion County, IL, Perry County, IL, Washington County, IL, and Wayne County, IL.

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Population & Diversity

Jefferson County, IL is home to a population of 36.8k people, from which 99.3% are citizens. As of 2023, 1.76% of Jefferson County, IL residents were born outside of the country (648 people).

In 2023, there were 13.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (31k people) in Jefferson County, IL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.27k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.55k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.3%

2023 Citizenship

99.4%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 99.3% of Jefferson County, IL residents were US citizens, which is approximately the same as the national average of N/A%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Jefferson County, IL was 99.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Jefferson County, IL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Jefferson County, IL

White (Non-Hispanic)
31k ± 191
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
2.27k ± 241
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
1.55k ± 253

2.72%

Hispanic Population

1k people

2.72% of the people in Jefferson County, IL are hispanic (1k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Jefferson County, IL as a share of the total population.

Foreign-Born Population

1.76%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

648 people

1.65%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

610 people

As of 2023, 1.76% of Jefferson County, IL residents (648 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of NaNN%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Jefferson County, IL was 1.65%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Jefferson County, IL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Economy

The economy of Jefferson County, IL employs 16.1k people. In N/A, the largest industries in Jefferson County, IL were Manufacturing (2,715 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,636 people), and Retail Trade (1,898 people), and the highest paying industries were N/A.

Employment

Occupations

16.1k

2023 Value

± 660

−1.55%

1 Year decline

± 5.96%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Jefferson County, IL declined at a rate of −1.55%, from 16.4k employees to 16.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Jefferson County, IL, are N/A. This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Jefferson County, IL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Illinois.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Illinois (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

16.1k

2023 Value

± 660

−1.55%

1 Year decline

± 5.96%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Jefferson County, IL declined at a rate of −1.55%, from 16.4k employees to 16.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Jefferson County, IL, are Manufacturing (2,715 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,636 people), and Retail Trade (1,898 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Jefferson County, IL, though some of these residents may live in Jefferson County, IL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$48,698

Median earning men ± $1,800

$32,544

Median earning women ± $1,847

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($72,222), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($62,917), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($57,857).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Construction ($70,846), Information ($61,875), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($47,868).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Illinois.

Y-Axis

2.47%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 6.03M people employed in Illinois. This represents a 2.47% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Illinois.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

87
Other Services (except Public Administration)
49
Retail Trade
49
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Illinois went to Kamala Harris with 54.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.43%).

Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are the senators currently representing the state of Illinois. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Illinois is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2024 Election Results

N/AKamala Harris (54.4%)
Democratic Party
N/ADonald J. Trump (43.5%)
Republican Party
N/ARobert Kennedy (1.43%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Illinois went to Kamala Harris with 54.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.43%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Illinois for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Illinois

N/ADick Durbin

Senator from Illinois

Assumed office on January 3, 1997

N/ATammy Duckworth

Senator from Illinois

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are the senators currently representing Illinois.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Illinois over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Illinois

Illinois is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Illinois have changed over time starting in 2008.

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Education

In 2023, universities in Jefferson County, IL awarded 1,519 degrees. The student population of Jefferson County, IL in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 744 male students and 1,127 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Jefferson County, IL are White (1,389 and 91.4%), followed by Black or African American (58 and 3.82%), Hispanic or Latino (33 and 2.17%), and Two or More Races (31 and 2.04%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2023 there were 1,871 students enrolled in Jefferson County, IL, 39.8% men and 60.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,670 records, of which 60.2% were women and 39.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

In 2023, the most common concentation for N/A recipients in Jefferson County, IL was N/A with N/A degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a N/A from schools in Jefferson County, IL according to their major.

Student Diversity

In N/A, N/A men were awarded degrees from institutions in Jefferson County, IL, which is N/A times N/A than the N/A female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,389 degrees mean that there were 23.9 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 58 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($6,600) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($1,200) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($400) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Illinois.

Measure

In N/A, N/A% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while N/A% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (2.6M), Bachelors Degree (2.12M), and Some college (2.1M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Jefferson County, IL was $118,400 in 2023, which is NaNM times the same as the national average of N/A. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $115,000 to $118,400, a 2.96% increase. The homeownership rate in Jefferson County, IL is 71.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Jefferson County, IL have an average commute time of 19.7 minutes, and they N/A. Car ownership in Jefferson County, IL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of N/A per household.

Median household income in Jefferson County, IL is N/A. In N/A, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Jefferson County, IL was Census Tract 508, Jefferson County, IL with a value of $74,962, followed by Census Tract 503, Jefferson County, IL and Census Tract 501, Jefferson County, IL, with respective values of $71,808 and $69,309.

Housing

Property

$118,400

Median Property Value 2023

±$3,997

N/A

Median Property Taxes

±N/A

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Jefferson County, IL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Jefferson County, IL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

71.9%

Homeownership

2023

63.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 71.9% of the housing units in Jefferson County, IL were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 72%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Jefferson County, IL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (N/A)

Census Tract 508, Jefferson County, IL
Census Tract 503, Jefferson County, IL
Census Tract 501, Jefferson County, IL

In N/A, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (N/A) in Jefferson County, IL was Census Tract 508, Jefferson County, IL with a value of $74,962, followed by Census Tract 503, Jefferson County, IL and Census Tract 501, Jefferson County, IL, with respective values of $71,808 and $69,309.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Jefferson County, IL colored by their Median Household Income (N/A).

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

N/A

Median Household Income

± N/A

N/A

Number of Households

± N/A

In N/A, the median household income of the N/A households in Jefferson County, IL N/A N/A from the previous year's value of N/A.

The following chart displays the households in Jefferson County, IL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the N/A range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Jefferson County, IL is from Jefferson County, IL.

N/A Wage GINI in N/A

In N/A, the income inequality in N/A was N/A according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a N/A N/A from N/A to N/A, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat N/A even. The GINI for N/A was N/A than the national average of N/A. In other words, wages are distributed N/A evenly in N/A in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Jefferson County, IL across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

In N/A, N/A% of workers in Jefferson County, IL N/A, followed by those who N/A (N/A%) and those who N/A (N/A%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

19.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Jefferson County, IL have a shorter commute time (19.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, N/A% of the workforce in Jefferson County, IL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Jefferson County, IL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

N/A

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Jefferson County, IL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Jefferson County, IL have N/A.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

N/A% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Jefferson County, IL (N/A out of N/A people) live below the poverty line, a number that is approximately the same as the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Jefferson County, IL is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2024, 19.1% of the children was living in poverty in Jefferson County, IL. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator declined 6.5%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

92.5% of the population of Jefferson County, IL has health coverage, with 42.3% on employee plans, 21.5% on Medicaid, 15% on Medicare, 11.7% on non-group plans, and 1.88% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Jefferson County, IL see 2,049 patients per year on average, which represents a 15.6% increase from the previous year (1,773 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1733 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 340 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50% were men and 50% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,049 to 1

N/A in Jefferson County, IL

N/A in Jefferson County, IL see an average of 2,049 patients per year. This represents a 15.6% increase from the previous year (1,773 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by N/A has been changing over time in Jefferson County, IL in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.3% under 18 years, 18.2% between 18 and 34 years, 37.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50% were men and 50% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

7.54%

Uninsured

42.3%

Employer Coverage

21.5%

Medicaid

15%

Medicare

11.7%

Non-Group

1.88%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Jefferson County, IL grew by 6.61% from 7.07% to 7.54%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Jefferson County, IL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.