Jackson County, Illinois Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Jackson County, Illinois
Jackson County, Illinois Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
53,064
Median Age
32.4
Male Median
31.6
Female Median
33.6
Jackson County, Illinois Population Growth
Jackson County, Illinois Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -11.4%%.
-11.4%% Growth
Jackson County, Illinois Age & Gender Pyramid
Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Jackson County, Illinois Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 32.4 | 53,064 |
| 2023 | 32.9 | 52,706 |
| 2022 | 32.6 | 53,176 |
| 2021 | 32.4 | 53,676 |
| 2020 | 32.1 | 57,517 |
| 2019 | 31.9 | 57,977 |
| 2018 | 31.6 | 58,551 |
| 2017 | 31.1 | 59,115 |
| 2016 | 30.8 | 59,188 |
| 2015 | 30.1 | 59,534 |
| 2014 | 29.5 | 60,125 |
| 2013 | 29.4 | 60,055 |
| 2012 | 29.1 | 59,992 |
| 2011 | 28.6 | 59,901 |
| 2010 | 28.4 | 59,864 |
Jackson County, Illinois Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 5.1% |
| 5–17 | 13.7% |
| 18–24 | 21.6% |
| 25–34 | 12.9% |
| 35–54 | 19.5% |
| 55–64 | 10.6% |
| 65+ | 16.5% |
Dependency Ratios for Jackson County, Illinois
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 54.7
- Youth Dependency:
- 29.1
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 25.6
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Jackson County, Illinois
The median age in Jackson County, Illinois is 32.4 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Jackson County, Illinois is 53,064.
In Jackson County, Illinois, seniors (ages 65+) make up 16.5% of the population, while children under 18 represent 13.7%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Jackson County, Illinois is aging.