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Jacksonville School District 117
Jacksonville School District 117 is a unified school district in Illinois with a community population of 26,221. The median household income is $65,573 and the median age is 40.2.
26,221
Population
119
People / sq mi
$65,573
Median Income
40.2
Median Age
Jacksonville School District 117 covers 220 sq mi of land at 119.0 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 85.7% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 55.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.1% |
Economy & Income
$65,573
Median Household Income
$34,701
Per Capita Income
8.3%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment
Housing
$137,700
Median Home Value
$713
Median Rent
69.6%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
88.0%
High School+
23.8%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Jacksonville School District 117 serves a community with a population of 26,221 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Illinois.
The median household income in Jacksonville School District 117 is $65,573, with a per capita income of $34,701. The poverty rate is 8.3%.
Jacksonville School District 117 is 85.7% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 55.8% Asian, and 0.1% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Jacksonville School District 117, 88.0% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Jacksonville School District 117 is $137,700, with a median rent of $713. The homeownership rate is 69.6%.
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Data for Jacksonville School District 117 from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 1720280).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.