Illinois Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 36,550 (100%) |
| Population Density | 64 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 29 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $63,118 |
| Per Capita Income | $33,038 |
| Median Home Value | $126,000 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 16,629 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 10,623 (63.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,197 (25.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,809 (10.9%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 14,820 |
| Average Household Size | 2.37 |
| Family Households | 9,449 (63.8%) |
The table below compares Jefferson County to the other 102 counties and county equivalents in Illinois by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 38 | 63rd |
| Population Density | # 38 | 63rd |
| Median Household Income | # 68 | 35th |
| Per Capita Income | # 76 | 27th |
| Diversity Index | # 35 | 66th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Illinois Census Data Comparison Tool.
