Census ACS · #746 μSA
Jacksonville Metro Area
The Jacksonville, Il Micropolitan Statistical Area has 37,468 residents. The median household income is $66,168 and the median home value is $124,100.
37,468
Population
46
People / sq mi
$66,168
Median Income
$124,100
Median Home Value
The Jacksonville CBSA covers 820 sq mi of land at 45.7 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 89.3% |
| Black or African American | 4.8% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.9% |
Economy & Income
$66,168
Median Household Income
$35,927
Per Capita Income
7.1%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment
Housing
$124,100
Median Home Value
$704
Median Rent
72.6%
Homeownership
Education
90.1%
High School+
23.1%
Bachelor's+
Commute
1.0%
Drive Alone
8.9%
Work From Home
19.9 min
Avg Commute
11.0%
Foreign Born
Jacksonville spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Jacksonville, Il Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 37,468 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #746 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Jacksonville metro area is $66,168, with a per capita income of $35,927.
The Jacksonville, Il CBSA spans the state of Illinois.
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Data for the Jacksonville, Il CBSA (27300) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
In Jacksonville, home values do the distinguishing — a median of $124,100. Jacksonville is a metro area in IL with a population of 37,468.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $66,168 — below the US median of $78,538. Only 7.1% of residents live in poverty, below the national 12.4%. Housing is relatively affordable, with a median home value of $124,100, with typical rent around $704.
23.1% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average of 35.0%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.