Demographics — Jacksonville, Illinois

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Demographics — 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

17,490

Median Agei

37.6

Population Trendi

20222023

Race & Ethnicityi

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

HS or Higher

88.1%

BA or Higher

23.6%

Graduate+

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$128,300

Median Renti

$703

Total Units

7,828

Homeownership

62%

Vacancy Rate

14.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

8.7%363

$50K–$100K

25.2%1,051

$100K–$150K

25.1%1,045

$150K–$200K

23.9%995

$200K–$300K

10%418

$300K–$500K

6.3%261

$500K–$1M

0.8%32

Rent Distribution

Under $500

502

$500–$750

972

$750–$1,000

551

$1,000–$1,250

250

$1,250–$1,500

124

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.4%35

2010–2019

2.2%174

2000–2009

5%394

1990–1999

9.9%776

1980–1989

4.9%384

1970–1979

16.7%1,306

1960–1969

13.1%1,022

1950–1959

12.8%1,004

1940–1949

6.8%533

1939 or earlier

28.1%2,200

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

67.5%4,539

Electricity

29.1%1,959

Bottled/LP Gas

2.4%163

No Fuel

0.9%60

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$62,615

Mean Household Incomei

$83,027

Per Capita Incomei

$33,535

Poverty Ratei

14.5%

Unemploymenti

6.7%

Labor Forcei

8,108

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.1%277

$10K–$15K

6%403

$15K–$20K

3.7%252

$20K–$25K

4.7%316

$25K–$30K

5%337

$30K–$35K

4.7%314

$35K–$40K

7.1%476

$40K–$45K

3.2%217

$45K–$50K

4.1%273

$50K–$60K

6.3%426

$60K–$75K

9%608

$75K–$100K

13%875

$100K–$125K

8.4%565

$125K–$150K

9.4%632

$150K–$200K

4.9%327

$200K+

6.3%423

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

652

Residentsi

908

Avg. Tenant Renti

$360/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

5 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing354 homes96% occupied$309/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers135 homes86% occupied$466/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8100 homes92% occupied$378/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC35 homes98% occupied$420/mo rent

811/PRAC14 homes99% occupied$362/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $62,615/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $19K/yr

73.8%

Very low income$19K–$31K/yr

18.8%

Low income$31K–$50K/yr

6.3%

Moderate / aboveOver $50K/yr

1.1%

Who Receives This Housing

57.3% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

20.3% of subsidized households are minority

32.3% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

33.6% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

2181.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Korea

India

China

Philippines

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

7,475

Avg. Commutei

16 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

7,561

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,017(7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.9%Insured

5.1%Uninsured