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Jackson County, IL: growth, migration and housing
Jackson County has 52,501 residents, down 1.5% since 2020 (-0.3% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 1,468 households moved in and 1,695 moved out (-227 net), while a net $14.0M of income left. Median household income is $48,763, the median home $137,300 and median rent $782 a month.
In Illinois: 36th of 102 counties for 5-year population growth · 91st of 102 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 100th of 102 counties for median household income · 48th of 102 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Jackson County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Williamson County, IL | 239 | $10.1M |
| Cook County, IL | 82 | $1.9M |
| Perry County, IL | 55 | $2.2M |
| Franklin County, IL | 46 | $1.4M |
| Union County, IL | 44 | $1.6M |
| Randolph County, IL | 35 | $1.5M |
| St. Clair County, IL | 26 | $1.6M |
| St. Louis County, MO | 23 | $1.8M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Jackson County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Williamson County, IL | 277 | $12.9M |
| Cook County, IL | 91 | $2.8M |
| Perry County, IL | 67 | $2.4M |
| Union County, IL | 43 | $2.0M |
| Franklin County, IL | 41 | $1.6M |
| St. Clair County, IL | 40 | $2.6M |
| Randolph County, IL | 35 | $1.4M |
| Sangamon County, IL | 31 | $1.0M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.