Jacksonville, IL is a small town in Central Illinois with a population of 26,858 and a population density of 128 people per square mile. This small-town community offers many activities and organizations to the area including year-round outdoor activities such as golfing at Boone Creek Golf Club, fishing at Nichols Park Lake, and camping in the nearby Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish and Wildlife Area. The city also features a variety of local businesses such as The Trophy House, which has been serving the community since 1983; Sip & Spoke, an independent coffee shop; Smith's Pharmacy, which has been providing quality medications since 1950; and EconoLodge Inn & Suites. Jacksonville also hosts numerous sporting events throughout the year including basketball games at MacMurray College Gymnasium and track meets at Jacksonville High School Track Complex. Additionally, there are several organizations located in Jacksonville such as the United Way of Morgan County which provides services to families in need; Animal Protection League which rescues abused animals; and Royal Neighbors of America which offers insurance products for women.
The population in Jacksonville (zip 62650) is 26,858. There are 132 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Jacksonville (zip 62650) is 40.3, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Jacksonville (zip 62650) is 2.3, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Jacksonville (zip 62650)
- 42.5% are married
- 14.7% are divorced
- 27.1% are married with children
- 17.2% have children, but are single
Race in Jacksonville (zip 62650)
- 86.1% are White
- 7.8% are Black
- 0.9% are Asian
- 0.3% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 3.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.9% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander