Jersey County, IL

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2021 Population

21,533

1.12% 1-year decline

US Senator

Dick Durbin

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tammy Duckworth

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

0% 1-year change

2021 Poverty Rate

7.02%

13.7% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$71,655

5.62% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$146,900

1.28% 1-year decline

2021 Employed Population

10,459

0.75% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Jersey County, IL had a population of 21.5k people with a median age of 43 and a median household income of $71,655. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Jersey County, IL declined from 21,776 to 21,533, a −1.12% decrease and its median household income grew from $67,845 to $71,655, a 5.62% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Jersey County, IL are White (Non-Hispanic) (95.4%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.96%), Two+ (Hispanic) (0.822%), White (Hispanic) (0.488%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.478%).

None of the households in Jersey 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.

99.2% of the residents in Jersey County, IL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Jersey County, IL are Principia College (102 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Jersey County, IL was $146,900, and the homeownership rate was 81%.

Most people in Jersey County, IL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Jersey County, IL was 2 cars per household.

Jersey County, IL borders Calhoun County, IL, Greene County, IL, Macoupin County, IL, Madison County, IL, and St. Charles County, MO.

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Population & Diversity

Jersey County, IL is home to a population of 21.5k people, from which 99.2% are citizens. As of 2021, 1.18% of Jersey County, IL residents were born outside of the country (254 people).

In 2021, there were 48.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (20.6k people) in Jersey County, IL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 421 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 177 Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.2%

2021 Citizenship

99.5%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.2% of Jersey County, IL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Jersey County, IL was 99.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Jersey County, IL

White (Non-Hispanic)
20.6k ± 39
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
421 ± 116
Two+ (Hispanic)
177 ± 82.5

1.44%

Hispanic Population

309 people

1.44% of the people in Jersey County, IL are hispanic (309 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Jersey County, IL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Illinois.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
630,004 ± 19,002 people
India
162,094 ± 9,822 people
Poland
126,931 ± 8,704 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Illinois was Mexico, the natal country of 630,004 Illinois residents, followed by India with 162,094 and Poland with 126,931.

Foreign-Born Population

1.18%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

254 people

0.969%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

211 people

As of 2021, 1.18% of Jersey County, IL residents (254 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Jersey County, IL was 0.969%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
560 ± 118
Gulf War (2001-)
281 ± 141
Gulf War (1990s)
230 ± 106

Jersey County, IL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.99 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Jersey County, IL employs 10.5k people. The largest industries in Jersey County, IL are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,748 people), Educational Services (1,178 people), and Retail Trade (1,104 people), and the highest paying industries are Construction ($63,774), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($61,053), and Manufacturing ($58,295).

Males in Illinois have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $61,278. The income inequality in Illinois (measured using the Gini index) is 0.478, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

10.5k

2021 Value

± 747

−0.75%

1 Year decline

± 9.79%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Jersey County, IL declined at a rate of −0.75%, from 10.5k employees to 10.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Jersey County, IL, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,107 people), Management Occupations (920 people), and Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations (689 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Jersey County, IL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

10.5k

2021 Value

± 747

−0.75%

1 Year decline

± 9.79%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Jersey County, IL declined at a rate of −0.75%, from 10.5k employees to 10.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Jersey County, IL, are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,748 people), Educational Services (1,178 people), and Retail Trade (1,104 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Jersey County, IL, though some of these residents may live in Jersey County, IL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$49,175

Median earning men ± $5,429

$33,750

Median earning women ± $1,755

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Other Services Except Public Administration ($75,904), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($67,619), and Public Administration ($66,806).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($72,625), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($53,482), and Manufacturing ($46,607).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Illinois. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

130
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
116
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
77
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation and Accommodation & Food Services

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

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$33.5k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
$23.9k
Retail Trade
$22.8k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Illinois to other states, or from other states to Illinois.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Illinois product (by dollars) was Electronics with $134B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($110B) and Mixed freight ($86.9B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Illinois products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$1T

2020 Value in Illinois

$1.94T

Projected 2050 Value in Illinois

93.1% growth

In 2020, total outbound Illinois trade was $1T. This is expected to increase 93.1% to $1.94T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Illinois trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Illinois to other states, or from other states to Illinois.

Most Common Trade Partners

Indiana
$79.7B
Wisconsin
$55.8B
Michigan
$41.4B

In 2020, the top outbound Illinois domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Indiana with $79.7B, followed by Wisconsin with $55.8B and Michigan and $41.4B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Illinois shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Jersey County, IL went to Donald J. Trump with 73% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (24.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.69%).

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

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (73%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (24.8%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.69%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Jersey County, IL went to Donald J. Trump with 73% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (24.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.69%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Jersey County, IL for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Illinois

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Dick Durbin

Senator from Illinois

Assumed office on January 3, 1997

Tammy 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.

Education

In 2021, universities in Jersey County, IL awarded 102 degrees. The student population of Jersey County, IL in 2021 is skewed towards men, with 170 male students and 151 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Jersey County, IL are White (68 and 86.1%), followed by Asian (6 and 7.59%), Black or African American (1 and 1.27%), and Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders (1 and 1.27%).

The largest universities in Jersey County, IL by number of degrees awarded are Principia College (102 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Jersey County, IL are General Business Administration & Management (13 and 12.7%), General Education (11 and 10.8%), and General Fine Studio Arts (9 and 8.82%).

The median tuition cost in Jersey County, IL for private four year colleges is $29,970.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Jersey County, IL, the percentage of applicants admitted was 84.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 68.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 321 (53% men and 47% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 321 students enrolled in Jersey County, IL, 53% men and 47% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 183 records, of which 51.9% were women and 48.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
13 degree-majors awarded
General Education
11 degree-majors awarded
General Fine Studio Arts
9 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Jersey County, IL was General Business Administration & Management with 13 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Jersey County, IL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Principia College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

102 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Principia College with 102 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 55 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Jersey County, IL, which is 1.17 times more than the 47 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 68 degrees mean that there were 11.3 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Asian, with 6 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

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($29,970) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($850) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,000) 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

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Measure

In 2021, 0.977% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.946% 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 2021 were High School or Equivalent (2.61M), Some college (2.19M), and Bachelors Degree (2.07M).

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 Jersey County, IL was $146,900 in 2021, which is 0.6 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $148,800 to $146,900, a 1.28% decrease. The homeownership rate in Jersey County, IL is 81%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Jersey County, IL have an average commute time of 27.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Jersey County, IL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Jersey County, IL is $71,655. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Jersey County, IL was Census Tract 103 with a value of $89,550, followed by Census Tract 102 and Census Tract 101, with respective values of $84,702 and $68,706.

In 2022, 10.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Jersey County, IL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 3.39%.

Housing

Property

$146,900

Median Property Value 2021

±$8,293

$6,334

Median Property Taxes

±$534

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 Jersey County, IL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

81%

Homeownership

2021

61.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 81% of the housing units in Jersey County, IL were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 82.1%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 103
Census Tract 102
Census Tract 101

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Jersey County, IL was Census Tract 103 with a value of $89,550, followed by Census Tract 102 and Census Tract 101, with respective values of $84,702 and $68,706.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Jersey County, IL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

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

$71,655

Median Household Income

± $6,139

7.82k

Number of Households

± 588

In 2021, the median household income of the 7.82k households in Jersey County, IL grew to $71,655 from the previous year's value of $67,845.

The following chart displays the households in Jersey 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 $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

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

0.478

2021 Wage GINI in Illinois

0.479

2020 Wage GINI in Illinois

In 2021, the income inequality in Illinois was 0.478 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0522% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Illinois was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Illinois in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Illinois across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (80.8%)
Carpooled (8.33%)
Worked At Home (6.9%)

In 2021, 80.8% of workers in Jersey County, IL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.33%) and those who worked at home (6.9%).

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

27.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Jersey County, IL have a longer commute time (27.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.07% of the workforce in Jersey County, IL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Jersey County, IL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Jersey County, IL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 10.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Jersey County, IL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 3.39%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

7.02% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Jersey County, IL (1.44k out of 20.5k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Males < 5.

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

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 2022, 11.8% of the children was living in poverty in Jersey County, IL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 2.8%.

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.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 132 in Jersey County, IL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 181 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

94.9% of the population of Jersey County, IL has health coverage, with 57% on employee plans, 11.8% on Medicaid, 15.8% on Medicare, 9.1% on non-group plans, and 1.12% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Jersey County, IL see 2419 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.33% decrease from the previous year (2427 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2162 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1441 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.9% were men and 52.1% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,419 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Jersey County, IL

Primary care physicians in Jersey County, IL see an average of 2,419 patients per year. This represents a 0.33% decrease from the previous year (2,427 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Jersey County, IL in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.2% under 18 years, 19% between 18 and 34 years, 40.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.9% were men and 52.1% were women.

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

Uninsured People

5.15%

Uninsured

57%

Employer Coverage

11.8%

Medicaid

15.8%

Medicare

9.1%

Non-Group

1.12%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Jersey County, IL grew by 33.6% from 3.85% to 5.15%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was N/A in Jersey County, IL.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Jersey County, IL.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 35.2% in Jersey County, IL.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Jersey County, IL.

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