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Jacksonville, IL
City in Morgan County, Illinois.
Population
18,014
Land area
10.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,705
ZIP codes
0
Jacksonville and its ZIP codes
Jacksonville at a glance
- Jacksonville is about 7.5 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 142nd among 1,445 cities and towns in Illinois.
- The median household income is $65,432, 22% below the Illinois median of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $128,200 (51% below Illinois) and median rent is $711 a month.
Local data for Jacksonville, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Jacksonville, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$65,432
Poverty rate
18.5%
Median home value
$128,200
Median rent
$711/mo
Homeownership
64.1%
Bachelor's or higher
22.6%
Median age
37.6
Average commute
16.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,315), Irish Americans (2,320), Italian Americans (573).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Morgan County. PPP loans are for Jacksonville.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,333
14,194 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,806
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$220M
FY 2026, $6,675 per person
How people get to work
Jacksonville, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.9%
- Carpooled8.1%
- Public transit1.4%
- Walked1.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.1%
- Worked from home7.7%
Average one-way commute: 16.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Jacksonville, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
387
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
77
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 18°F
41.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Jacksonville, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.4%
U.S. 33.3% +7.1 pts
Diabetes
12.5%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.4%
U.S. 12.8% +3.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.8%
U.S. 11.1% -1.3 pts
Cities near Jacksonville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| South JacksonvilleVillage | 1.9 mi | 2.3 |
| LynnvilleVillage | 6.1 mi | 0.1 |
| WoodsonVillage | 6.9 mi | 0.4 |
| LiterberryCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 0.8 |
| ChapinVillage | 9 mi | 1 |
| MerrittCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 0 |
| ConcordVillage | 9.8 mi | 0.2 |
| RiggstonCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 0 |
| MurrayvilleVillage | 10 mi | 0.5 |
| AlexanderCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1 |
| FranklinVillage | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| ArenzvilleVillage | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| WinchesterCity | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| ExeterVillage | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| ManchesterVillage | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| AlseyVillage | 15 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Jacksonville, IL in?
- Jacksonville is in Morgan County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Jacksonville, IL?
- About 18,014 people live in Jacksonville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Jacksonville?
- Nearby places include South Jacksonville (1.9 mi), Lynnville (6.1 mi), Woodson (6.9 mi), Literberry (8.8 mi), Chapin (9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023