South Jacksonville, IL Demographics

A map of South Jacksonville's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,822	2,969	87.1%	89.9%
Black	166	80	5.1%	2.4%
Hispanic	115	84	3.6%	2.5%
Multiracial	80	125	2.5%	3.8%
Asian	37	20	1.1%	0.6%
Native American/Other	19	24	0.6%	0.7%

South Jacksonville, Illinois has an estimated population of 3,239, a slight decrease from the 3,302 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 87.1% White, 5.1% Black, 3.6% Hispanic, 2.5% Multiracial, 1.1% Asian, and 0.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of South Jacksonville, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

South Jacksonville has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Illinois overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In South Jacksonville, that probability was 18.9% in 2020 and 23.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

South Jacksonville is ranked the 416th most populous place in Illinois, out of 1,461 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). South Jacksonville was ranked the 415th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

South Jacksonville's White Population

2,822 residents of South Jacksonville, or 87.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in South Jacksonville is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. South Jacksonville ranks 787th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Jacksonville's White population has declined by an estimated 5.0%. White residents' share of South Jacksonville's population has decreased from 89.9% to 87.1%.

South Jacksonville is more White than neighboring Jacksonville (81.5% White). South Jacksonville is less White than neighboring Woodson (96.4% White), Murrayville (92.5% White), and Literberry (100% White).

South Jacksonville's Black Population

166 residents of South Jacksonville, or 5.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in South Jacksonville is lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. South Jacksonville ranks 329th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Jacksonville's Black population has grown by an estimated 107.5%. Black residents' share of South Jacksonville's population has increased from 2.4% to 5.1%.

South Jacksonville is more Black than neighboring Woodson (0% Black), Lynnville (0% Black), and Literberry (0% Black). South Jacksonville is less Black than neighboring Jacksonville (7.6% Black), and Murrayville (5.2% Black).

South Jacksonville's Asian Population

37 residents of South Jacksonville, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in South Jacksonville is slightly lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. South Jacksonville ranks 560th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Jacksonville's Asian population has grown by an estimated 85.0%. Asian residents' share of South Jacksonville's population has increased from 0.6% to 1.1%.

South Jacksonville is more Asian than neighboring Woodson (0% Asian), Lynnville (0% Asian), Murrayville (0% Asian), and Literberry (0% Asian). South Jacksonville is less Asian than neighboring Jacksonville (1.2% Asian).

South Jacksonville's Hispanic Population

115 residents of South Jacksonville, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in South Jacksonville is significantly lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. South Jacksonville ranks 832nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Jacksonville's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 36.9%. Hispanic residents' share of South Jacksonville's population has increased from 2.5% to 3.6%.

South Jacksonville is more Hispanic than neighboring Woodson (2.2% Hispanic), Murrayville (0% Hispanic), and Literberry (0% Hispanic). South Jacksonville is less Hispanic than neighboring Jacksonville (3.7% Hispanic), and Lynnville (11.8% Hispanic).

South Jacksonville's Native American/Other Population

19 residents of South Jacksonville, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in South Jacksonville is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. South Jacksonville ranks 257th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Jacksonville's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 20.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of South Jacksonville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

South Jacksonville is more Native American/Other than neighboring Jacksonville (0.3% Native American/Other), Woodson (0% Native American/Other), Lynnville (0% Native American/Other), Murrayville (0% Native American/Other), and Literberry (0% Native American/Other).

South Jacksonville's Multiracial Population

80 residents of South Jacksonville, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in South Jacksonville is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. South Jacksonville ranks 605th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Jacksonville's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 36.0%. Multiracial residents' share of South Jacksonville's population has decreased from 3.8% to 2.5%.

South Jacksonville is more Multiracial than neighboring Woodson (1.5% Multiracial), Lynnville (1.2% Multiracial), Murrayville (2.3% Multiracial), and Literberry (0% Multiracial). South Jacksonville is less Multiracial than neighboring Jacksonville (5.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.