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Population Review

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

White89.3%
Black or African American4.8%
Asian0.0%
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.