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Jacksonville, IL


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Jacksonville, Illinois

Jacksonville, Illinois, in Morgan county, is 31 miles W of Springfield, Illinois (center to center) and 76 miles N of St. Louis, Missouri. The city has a population of 18,940.

The People and Families of Jacksonville

In Jacksonville, about 44% of adults are married. Lots of people in Jacksonville live independently, in one-person housing.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Jacksonville had a median family income of $45,595.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Jacksonville residents, with $15,110. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Jacksonville Housing

In Jacksonville, 61% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out.

Commuting

In Jacksonville, 88% of commuters drive to work. If gasoline prices keep going up, consider living in cities like Jacksonville; a good number of people there walk and bicycle to work. Most residents would agree that driving around Jacksonville is a bit easier than around other cities of its size.

High Points

Jacksonville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyJacksonville Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Jacksonville Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Jacksonville, IL

Comparing Jacksonville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens87
Female Share of the Population77
Well-Paid Single Women66
Age of the Population65
Racial Diversity58
Well-Paid Single Men55
Male Share of the Population44
Children Under 5 Years Old33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married31
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults68
Median Family Income55
People in Middle Class or Better43
People Above Poverty43

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times910
Working at Home66
Public Transportation Use66

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone99
Affordability of Rents97
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals810
Affordability of Property Taxes66
Housing Recently Built35
Seasonal and Vacation Housing35

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Historic Jacksonville

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Illinois University between 1890 and 1901

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Illinois University between 1890 and 1901

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