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Income/capita NAT. AVG.
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Household income NAT. AVG.
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Unemployment NAT. AVG.
IndexSouth JacksonvilleIllinoisNational
Income per capita$44,870$47,397$44,883
Median household income$78,469$88,967$81,333
Median income owner occupied$111,770$111,557$106,172
Median income renter occupied$32,353$52,117$52,080
Median earnings male$56,762$60,185$54,343
Median earnings female$39,375$40,368$38,439
Unemployment rate1.1%6.6%4.9%
Poverty level11.1%14.0%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in South Jacksonville is equal to the national average
  • The median household income in South Jacksonville is 4% lower than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in South Jacksonville is 78% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in South Jacksonville is 26% lower than the national average

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      $52,307 $78,469 $156,938
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      $59,305 $88,967 $177,934
      State
      $54,216 $81,333 $162,666
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      South Jacksonville median earnings by income bracket

      South Jacksonville employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry5.6%5.6%
      Manufacturing sector15.1%15.1%
      Financial & insurance services7.5%7.5%
      Wholesale & retail services20.4%20.4%
      Public administration13.1%13.1%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities8.4%8.4%
      Education, health & social services11.3%11.3%
      Other18.5%18.5%

      Nearby cities with high median household income

      City Population Household Income National Avg.
      Arenzville, IL410$121,59349.5%
      Franklin, IL638$101,86125.2%
      Woodson, IL508$92,82714.1%
      Ashland, IL1,319$90,66111.5%
      Chapin, IL555$86,0175.8%
      South Jacksonville, IL3,235$78,4693.5%

      Cities with similar population

      City Population Household Income National Avg.
      Wesleyville, PA3,235$63,09322.4%
      Knoxville, IL3,234$96,05418.1%
      Clare, MI3,234$67,32117.2%
      Delhi, NY3,234$71,63811.9%
      Sloatsburg, NY3,234$130,67260.7%
      South Jacksonville, IL3,235$78,4693.5%
      Source: The South Jacksonville, IL employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) and include 2026 modeled data developed using proprietary methodologies.