Jo Daviess County, Illinois Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Jo Daviess County, Illinois, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Jo Daviess County, Illinois. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Jo Daviess County, Illinois. The estimated population of Jo Daviess County, Illinois is 21,995 people, with a median age of 50.5.

We can look at the total population in Jo Daviess County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
21,995
+2.64%
-0.23%
2020
21,429
 -0.74% -
2019
21,588
 -1.13% -
2018
21,834
 -0.96% -
2017
22,046
 - -

Population of Jo Daviess County, Illinois by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
94.1%
94.9%
 -0.84%
Black/African American
0.7%
0.4%
 +75.00%
Native
0.3%
0.2%
 +50.00%
Hispanic
3.2%
2.9%
 +10.34%
Asian
0.5%
0.5%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Two Or More Races
1.2%
1%
 +20.00%
Other
0.1%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Jo Daviess County, Illinois by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 50.5 +0.2% 48.5 +0.41% 52.2 -0.76%
2020 50.4 +1% 48.3 +0.21% 52.6 +0.96%
2019 49.9 +0.4% 48.2 -0.82% 52.1 +1.96%
2018 49.7 +0.61% 48.6 +0.83% 51.1 +0.79%
2017 49.4 - 48.2 - 50.7 -

The median age of Jo Daviess County, Illinois gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,069 -5.41% 827 +22.06% 1,011 1,020
10 to 19 1,442 -3.27% 1,345 -16.16% 1,389 1,135
20 to 29 1,028 -5.83% 938 -4.69% 969 894
30 to 39 935 +8.03% 1,085 +3.87% 1,012 1,126
40 to 49 1,382 -5.75% 1,194 -13.92% 1,300 1,034
50 to 59 1,484 +8.79% 1,613 -1.96% 1,612 1,579
60 to 69 2,048 -14.76% 1,895 +2.55% 1,762 1,930
70+ 1,693 +20.53% 2,068 +4.41% 2,067 2,155

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Jo Daviess County, Illinois is $61,289.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Jo Daviess County.

  • Under 25
    $47,754.00
  • 25 to 44
    $58,594.00
  • 45 to 64
    $77,691.00
  • 65 and over
    $54,132.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Jo Daviess County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Jo Daviess County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Jo Daviess County, Illinois is currently $77,817.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

3.99% of households in Jo Daviess County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Jo Daviess County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    15.26%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    24.49%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    20.28%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    15.97%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    14.57%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    5.45%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.99%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Jo Daviess County is $35,722.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Jo Daviess County by the total population of Jo Daviess County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Jo Daviess County, Illinois, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Jo Daviess County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    11.80%
  • Bachelor's degree
    25.30%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    10.81%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    49.96%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.13%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Jo Daviess County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Jo Daviess County over the age of 16 is 18,337.

Of those people, a total of 60.40% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Jo Daviess County is 58.50%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 897 48.60% 3.40%
20 to 24 years 934 87.90% 6.30%
25 to 29 years 929 88.70% 1.30%
30 to 34 years 970 83.30% 5.10%
35 to 44 years 2,317 89.00% 1.80%
45 to 54 years 2,542 87.00% 3.00%
55 to 59 years 1,834 78.20% 2.90%
60 to 64 years 1,748 63.00% 3.70%
65 to 74 years 3,648 30.80% 3.20%
75 years and over 2,518 10.10% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Jo Daviess County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 17,786 59.90% 3.00%
Black or African American 130 78.50% 17.60%
American Indian and Alaska Native 45 91.10% 9.80%
Asian 85 84.70% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 2 100.00% 0.00%
Other 55 67.30% 0.00%
Two or more races 234 76.50% 1.70%
Hispanic or Latino 481 79.00% 1.10%
Not Hispanic or Latino 17,412 59.50% 3.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Jo Daviess County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Jo Daviess County is 10,731, with median earnings of $36,847.00.

Women in Jo Daviess County, Illinois earning approximately 70.90% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 10,731 $36,847.00
Male 5,915 $42,372.00
Female 4,816 $30,040.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 1,171 $53,903.00
Business and Financial 383 $52,969.00
Computer and Mathematical 133 $101,250.00
Architecture and Engineering 112 $82,700.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 93 $36,477.00
Community and Social Service 152 $36,818.00
Legal 20 $79,167.00
Educational and Library 470 $37,500.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 271 $35,694.00
Healthcare Practitioners 803 $50,840.00
Healthcare Support 205 $21,382.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 56 $35,714.00
Law Enforcement 94 $63,750.00
Food Preparation and Serving 669 $16,161.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 689 $28,911.00
Personal Care and Service 356 $20,040.00
Sales 1,003 $28,267.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,056 $31,722.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 180 $29,063.00
Construction and Extraction 591 $47,386.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 353 $45,764.00
Production 917 $43,701.00
Transportation and Material Moving 398 $41,197.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 804 $58,542.00 367 $39,969.00
Business and Financial 165 $59,115.00 218 $44,737.00
Computer and Mathematical 51 $49,875.00 82 $110,873.00
Architecture and Engineering 101 $83,250.00 11 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 25 $35,114.00 68 $52,875.00
Community and Social Service 89 $41,927.00 63 $29,750.00
Legal 18 $141,250.00 2 $0.00
Educational and Library 121 $47,014.00 349 $30,625.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 175 $35,250.00 96 $36,250.00
Healthcare Practitioners 132 $54,667.00 671 $49,806.00
Healthcare Support 21 $29,792.00 184 $20,658.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 46 $41,250.00 10 $18,750.00
Law Enforcement 87 $82,679.00 7 $24,375.00
Food Preparation and Serving 269 $9,063.00 400 $18,194.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 556 $32,805.00 133 $17,574.00
Personal Care and Service 77 $16,979.00 279 $20,604.00
Sales 440 $50,833.00 563 $22,088.00
Office and Administrative Support 184 $43,750.00 872 $31,019.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 153 $34,250.00 27 $2,499.00
Construction and Extraction 571 $51,125.00 20 $26,000.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 332 $47,222.00 21 $30,625.00
Production 638 $50,111.00 279 $30,551.00
Transportation and Material Moving 385 $41,270.00 13 $40,694.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 10,006 households in Jo Daviess County, with an average household size of 2.18 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 6,393 families in Jo Daviess County with an average family size of 2.72 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 5,307 299 787 3,613
Average Household Size 2.74 2.67 2.88 1.16
Total Families 5,307 299 787 0
Average Household Size 2.73 2.34 2.74 0

Poverty

Of the 6,393 families in Jo Daviess County, 5.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Jo Daviess County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 13,425 housing units in Jo Daviess County, Illinois.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 10,006 74.53%
Vacant 3,419 25.47%

13.84% of the total 13,425 housing units in Jo Daviess County are rental units. This is approximately 1,858 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 7,913 are occupied by the owner - or 58.94% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Jo Daviess County is $726.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Jo Daviess County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    235
  • Less than $500
    240
  • $500 to $999
    1,197
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    337
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    27
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    1
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    6
  • $3,000 or more
    50

Property Value

The median value of a property in Jo Daviess County is $159,300.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Jo Daviess County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    538
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    1,619
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    1,534
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,073
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,726
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,118
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    245
  • $1,000,000 or more
    60

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Jo Daviess County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Jo Daviess County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    3,685
  • 1940 to 1949
    565
  • 1950 to 1959
    638
  • 1960 to 1969
    965
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,641
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,630
  • 1990 to 1999
    2,051
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,788
  • 2010 to 2013
    411
  • 2014 or later
    51

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Jo Daviess County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    536
  • 1 vehicle available
    3,118
  • 2 vehicles available
    4,262
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,090

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Jo Daviess County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Jo Daviess County that commute to work in a particular way.

21.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Jo Daviess County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    975
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,537
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,649
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,071
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,208
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    541
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    906
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    282
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    278
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    575
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    304
  • 90 or more minutes
    205

Summary

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Places in Jo Daviess County, Illinois

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