Jersey County
Recent News About Jersey County
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2022: Jersey County aging and government transfer dependency trends
Since 1970, Jersey County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 9.8%, while income from age-related government transfers has fallen by 0.2%.
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Tentative multiplier set for Jersey County at 1.0000, confirms IDOR
Jersey County has been issued a tentative property assessment equalization factor of 1.0000, according to David Harris, director of the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR).
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Jersey County saw 17.2% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022
In 2022, government transfers made up 24.9% of income in Jersey County, an alarming 17.2% surge from 7.7% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.
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Jersey County residents received $13,060 per capita in government transfers in 2022, ranking 41st in Illinois
In 2022, residents of Jersey County received an average of $13,060 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 41st highest in Illinois.
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Jersey County ranks 41st in Illinois for government transfer dependency at 24.9% in 2022
In 2022, government transfers made up 24.9% of income in Jersey County—ranking it 41st most dependent among Illinois counties.
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Census Bureau reports Jersey County population was 21,937 in 2019
Jersey County had a population of 21,937 people in 2019, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Metro East Sun.
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Census Bureau reports Jersey County population was 21,776 in 2020
Jersey County had a population of 21,776 people in 2020, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Metro East Sun.
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Jersey county population decreases by 146 people between 2017 and 2018
Jersey county population decreased by 146 people between 2017 and 2018, according to American Community Survey.
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38.6% unemployed in Jersey County in 2017
38.6 percent of Jersey County residents between 16 and 65 years old were unemployed in 2017, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Jersey county population decreases by 146 people between 2017 and 2018
Jersey county population decreased by 146 people between 2017 and 2018, according to American Community Survey.
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38.5% unemployed in Jersey County in 2018
38.5 percent of Jersey County residents between 16 and 65 years old were unemployed in 2018, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.
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July-Dec. 2018 Recap: Parolees in Dow convicted of property crimes
There was an offender convicted of a property crime released on parole in Dow during the second half of 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Metro East Sun.
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2018 Recap: Parolees in Dow convicted of drug crimes
There was an offender convicted of a crime involving drugs released on parole in Dow during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Metro East Sun.
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2018 Recap: Parolees in Dow convicted of property crimes
There was an offender convicted of a property crime released on parole in Dow during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Metro East Sun.
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July-Dec. 2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 62022 convicted of drug crimes
There was an offender convicted of a crime involving drugs released on parole near Illinois zip code 62022 during the second half of 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Metro East Sun.
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July-Dec. 2018 Recap: Parolees in Dow convicted of drug crimes
There was an offender convicted of a crime involving drugs released on parole in Dow during the second half of 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Metro East Sun.
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July-Dec. 2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 62022 convicted of property crimes
There was an offender convicted of a property crime released on parole near Illinois zip code 62022 during the second half of 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Metro East Sun.
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Q1 2019 Recap: Parolees in Jersey County convicted of property crimes
There were two offenders convicted of property crimes released on parole in Jersey County during the first quarter of 2019, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Metro East Sun.
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Q1 2019 Recap: Parolees in Jersey County convicted of financial crimes or fraud
There was an offender convicted of a financial crime or fraud released on parole in Jersey County during the first quarter of 2019, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Metro East Sun.
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Q1 2019 Recap: Parolees in Jersey County convicted of drug crimes
There was an offender convicted of a crime involving drugs released on parole in Jersey County during the first quarter of 2019, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Metro East Sun.