Jefferson County, IL

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2021 Population

37,362

1.09% 1-year decline

US Senator

Dick Durbin

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tammy Duckworth

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

41.2

0% 1-year change

2021 Poverty Rate

15.1%

0.567% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$54,692

5.87% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$102,200

5.25% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

16,197

1.18% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Jefferson County, IL had a population of 37.4k people with a median age of 41.2 and a median household income of $54,692. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Jefferson County, IL declined from 37,774 to 37,362, a −1.09% decrease and its median household income grew from $51,662 to $54,692, a 5.87% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Jefferson County, IL are White (Non-Hispanic) (84.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (8.2%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.24%), White (Hispanic) (1.65%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1%).

None 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.

The largest universities in Jefferson County, IL are Rend Lake College (1,141 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Jefferson County, IL was $102,200, and the homeownership rate was 71.6%.

Most people in Jefferson County, IL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Jefferson County, IL was 2 cars 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 37.4k people, from which 99.3% are citizens. As of 2021, 1.85% of Jefferson County, IL residents were born outside of the country (692 people).

In 2021, there were 10.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (31.5k people) in Jefferson County, IL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.07k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.21k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.3%

2021 Citizenship

99.4%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.3% of Jefferson County, IL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, 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)
31.5k ± 181
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
3.07k ± 200
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
1.21k ± 281

2.91%

Hispanic Population

1.09k people

2.91% of the people in Jefferson County, IL are hispanic (1.09k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Jefferson 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

1.85%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

692 people

1.81%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

682 people

As of 2021, 1.85% of Jefferson County, IL residents (692 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 Jefferson County, IL was 1.81%, 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.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
824 ± 103
Gulf War (2001-)
421 ± 133
Gulf War (1990s)
267 ± 89

Jefferson County, IL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.96 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Jefferson County, IL employs 16.2k people. The largest industries in Jefferson County, IL are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,811 people), Manufacturing (2,469 people), and Retail Trade (1,813 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($75,625), Utilities ($70,197), and Information ($63,036).

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

16.2k

2021 Value

± 681

−1.18%

1 Year decline

± 5.89%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Jefferson County, IL declined at a rate of −1.18%, from 16.4k employees to 16.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Jefferson County, IL, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,866 people), Production Occupations (1,680 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (1,273 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Jefferson 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

16.2k

2021 Value

± 681

−1.18%

1 Year decline

± 5.89%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Jefferson County, IL declined at a rate of −1.18%, from 16.4k employees to 16.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Jefferson County, IL, are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,811 people), Manufacturing (2,469 people), and Retail Trade (1,813 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

$44,658

Median earning men ± $2,017

$27,336

Median earning women ± $1,323

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($65,000), Public Administration ($63,977), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($62,898).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Construction ($63,202), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($40,206), and Public Administration ($38,796).

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

456
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
252
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
208
Retail Trade

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

$634k
Manufacturing
$341k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$89.8k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

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 Jefferson County, IL went to Donald J. Trump with 71.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (26.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.23%).

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 (71.7%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (26.5%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.23%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Jefferson 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 Jefferson County, IL awarded 1,141 degrees. The student population of Jefferson County, IL in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 900 male students and 1,102 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Jefferson County, IL are White (1,059 and 92.8%), followed by Black or African American (42 and 3.68%), Hispanic or Latino (20 and 1.75%), and Two or More Races (7 and 0.613%).

The largest universities in Jefferson County, IL by number of degrees awarded are Rend Lake College (1,141 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Jefferson County, IL are Liberal Arts & Sciences (361 and 31.6%), Biological & Physical Sciences (140 and 12.3%), and Automobile Mechanics Technology (85 and 7.45%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 2,002 students enrolled in Jefferson County, IL, 45% men and 55% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,831 records, of which 54.9% were women and 45.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
181 degrees awarded
Biological & Physical Sciences
140 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
25 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Jefferson County, IL was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 181 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Rend Lake College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

1,141 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Rend Lake College with 1,141 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 577 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Jefferson County, IL, which is 1.02 times more than the 564 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 1,059 degrees mean that there were 25.2 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 42 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 ($5,250) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($750) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,800) 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 Jefferson County, IL was $102,200 in 2021, which is 0.417 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $97,100 to $102,200, a 5.25% increase. The homeownership rate in Jefferson County, IL is 71.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Jefferson County, IL have an average commute time of 19.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Jefferson County, IL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Jefferson County, IL is $54,692. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Jefferson County, IL was Census Tract 508 with a value of $73,150, followed by Census Tract 503 and Census Tract 501, with respective values of $63,450 and $62,357.

In 2022, 13.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Jefferson County, IL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 0.671%.

Housing

Property

$102,200

Median Property Value 2021

±$5,543

$10,455

Median Property Taxes

±$496

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 < $800 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

71.6%

Homeownership

2021

62.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 71.6% of the housing units in Jefferson County, IL were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 71.8%.

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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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 508
Census Tract 503
Census Tract 501

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Jefferson County, IL was Census Tract 508 with a value of $73,150, followed by Census Tract 503 and Census Tract 501, with respective values of $63,450 and $62,357.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Jefferson 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.

$54,692

Median Household Income

± $2,216

14.6k

Number of Households

± 626

In 2021, the median household income of the 14.6k households in Jefferson County, IL grew to $54,692 from the previous year's value of $51,662.

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 $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Jefferson 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 (81.2%)
Carpooled (11%)
Worked At Home (4.53%)

In 2021, 81.2% of workers in Jefferson County, IL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11%) and those who worked at home (4.53%).

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

19.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Jefferson County, IL have a shorter commute time (19.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.82% 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

2 cars

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 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 13.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Jefferson County, IL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 0.671%.

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

Poverty & Diversity

15.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Jefferson County, IL (5.33k out of 35.3k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females < 5.

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 2022, 18.8% of the children was living in poverty in Jefferson County, IL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 6.8%.

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 603 in Jefferson County, IL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 46.2 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

92.9% of the population of Jefferson County, IL has health coverage, with 42.1% on employee plans, 23.2% on Medicaid, 14.6% on Medicare, 11.2% on non-group plans, and 1.89% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Jefferson County, IL see 1570 patients per year on average, which represents a 8.67% decrease from the previous year (1719 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1773 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 380 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.2% were men and 50.8% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,570 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Jefferson County, IL

Primary care physicians in Jefferson County, IL see an average of 1,570 patients per year. This represents a 8.67% decrease from the previous year (1,719 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.7% under 18 years, 18.4% between 18 and 34 years, 38% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.2% were men and 50.8% were women.

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

Uninsured People

7.05%

Uninsured

42.1%

Employer Coverage

23.2%

Medicaid

14.6%

Medicare

11.2%

Non-Group

1.89%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Jefferson County, IL grew by 14% from 6.18% to 7.05%.

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.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 77.5 in Jefferson County, IL.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Jefferson 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 36.3% in Jefferson County, IL.

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

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