Jackson County is a county located in the state of Illinois. As of 2000, the population is 59,612. Its county seat is Murphysboro,
Illinois.
Demographics
The following info will be useful for Christian dating - there are 59,612 people, 24,215 households, and 12,664 families residing in the county. The population density is 39/km˛ (101/mi˛). There are 26,844 housing units at an average density of 18/km˛ (46/mi˛).
Christian singles may wish to note the racial composition of the county is 80.79% White, 13.02% Black or African American, 0.31% Native American, 3.03% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 1.00% from other races, and 1.80% from two or more races. 2.42% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 24,215 households out of which 24.40% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.30% are married couples living together, 9.70% have a female householder with no husband present, and 47.70% are non-families. 34.90% of all households are made up of individuals and 9.30% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.21 and the average family size is 2.89.
In the county the Christian singles may wish to key in on these stats where the pop. is spread
out with 19.30% under the age of 18, 26.00% from 18 to 24, 25.90% from 25 to 44, 17.90% from 45 to 64, and 11.00% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 28 years. For every 100 females there are 104.30 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 102.90 males.
The median income for a household in the county is $24,946, and the median income for a family is $40,950. Males have a median income of $31,910 versus $22,396 for females. The per capita income for the county is $15,755. 25.20% of the population and 14.70% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 23.00% of those under the age of 18 and 10.50% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Cities and towns
Ava
Campbell Hill
Carbondale
De Soto
Dowell
Elkville
Gorham
Grand Tower
Makanda
Murphysboro
Vergennes
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