Jersey County, Illinois Diversity Indicators (2024)

Total Population

21,274

Diversity Score

10.4

Diversity Tier

Low

Largest Group

White (Non-Hispanic)
94.6%%

Jersey County, Illinois Racial & Ethnic Breakdown

Bar chart showing racial distribution in  for 2024
Figure 1: Percentage breakdown of the population by race and ethnicity in (2024).


Jersey County, Illinois Population by Race & Ethnicity

Race / EthnicityPopulationPercentage
White (Non-Hispanic)20,13294.6%
Two or More Races5032.4%
Hispanic or Latino3401.6%
Asian1430.7%
Black / African American1180.6%
Pacific Islander220.1%
Other Race110.1%
Native American50.0%


Diversity & Demographics FAQs for Jersey County, Illinois

The largest racial or ethnic group in Jersey County, Illinois is White (Non-Hispanic), which makes up 94.6% of the total population.

Since 2010, the diversity index for Jersey County, Illinois has increased slightly. The area currently has a diversity score of 10.4/100, which is considered a Low level of diversity.
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