Jacksonville
City in Morgan County, Illinois
Jacksonville is a city in Morgan County, Illinois, with 17,616 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 610 ft (186 m) above sea level. The nearest town is South Jacksonville, 2.1 miles S.
- 17,616residents (2020 Census)
- 610 ftelevation · 186 m
- 10.6 sq miland area · 27.4 km²
- 1,668 / sq mipopulation density
- 62650ZIP code
About Jacksonville
Jacksonville is a city and the county seat of Morgan County, Illinois, United States. The population was 17,616 at the 2020 census, down from 19,446 in 2010. It is home to Illinois College, Illinois School for the Deaf, and the Illinois School for the Visually Impaired, and was formerly home to MacMurray College. Jacksonville is the principal city of the Jacksonville Micropolitan Statistical Area, which includes all of Morgan and Scott counties.
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Living in Jacksonville
- Median household income
- $65,432
- Median home value
- $128,200
- Median rent
- $711/mo
- Median age
- 37.6
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Jacksonville had 17,616 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 17,616 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,668 per sq mi (644 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Jacksonville at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Morgan County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 17,616 (2020) |
| Land area | 10.56 sq mi (27.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.20 sq mi (0.51 km²) |
| Elevation | 610 ft (186 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.7292° N, 90.2322° W |
| ZIP code | 62650 |
| Official website | jacksonvilleil.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1738115 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Jacksonville
- South Jacksonville2.1 mi S
- Lynnville6.7 mi SW
- Woodson7.0 mi S
- Literberry8.7 mi N
- Chapin9.4 mi W
- Concord9.5 mi NW
- Merritt9.8 mi W
- Murrayville10.2 mi S
- Alexander10.4 mi E
- Riggston10.4 mi W
- Franklin12.4 mi SE
- Arenzville12.8 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Jacksonville
What county is Jacksonville in?
Jacksonville is in Morgan County, Illinois.
What is the population of Jacksonville, IL?
17,616 people lived in Jacksonville at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Jacksonville, IL?
The ZIP code of Jacksonville is 62650.
What is the elevation of Jacksonville?
610 feet (186 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Jacksonville?
South Jacksonville (2.1 mi), Lynnville (6.7 mi), Woodson (7.0 mi), Literberry (8.7 mi), Chapin (9.4 mi).
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