Jacksonville Morgan County, Illinois
Jacksonville: City in Morgan County, Illinois, United States
About
Jacksonville is a city located in the county of Morgan in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 19,446 and a population density of 1,826 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 18,488 inhabitants.
The city was created 196 years ago in 1824.
Jacksonville Quick Facts
| Population : | 18,488 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Morgan County |
| Different from : | Jacksonville |
| Postal code : | 62650 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 217 |
| Area : | 10.65 km2 |
| Altitude : | 610 feet / 186 meters |
| Capital city : | Jacksonville is capital of Morgan County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1825 (196 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 13:20:32 (30th November 2021) |
| Density : | 1,736 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -5.18% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Jacksonville is located at 39°44'2"N 90°13'44"W (39.7339400, -90.2290100).
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- Official Website
Official website of Jacksonville
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Jacksonville decreased by 5.18% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 19,446 | - | census |
| 2011 | 19,392 | -0.28% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 19,361 | -0.16% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 19,175 | -0.97% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 18,916 | -1.37% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 18,964 | 0.25% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 19,087 | 0.64% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 18,886 | -1.06% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 18,771 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 18,603 | -0.9% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 18,488 | -0.62% | estimation process |
Local Places in Jacksonville
People born in Jacksonville (55)
People born in Jacksonville, including football player and coach Ken Norton, Jr., 1894-1933 politician, judge and lawyer; son of Richard Yates Richard Yates, Hollywood costume designer Marjorie Best, you can see a list of people who born in Jacksonville.
- Ken Norton (American boxer (1943-2013)) he was born in 09/08/1943
- Bari Wood (American writer) she was born in 31/12/1936
- Charles Frederick Joy (American politician (1849-1921)) he was born in 11/12/1849
- Edward Capps (American classical philologist) he was born in 21/12/1866
- J. F. Powers (American writer) he was born in 08/08/1917
- Richard Moore (American cinematographer) he was born in 04/10/1925
- J. Edward Day (American lawyer and politician) he was born in 11/10/1914
- Ruth Bryan Owen (American politician (1885-1954)) she was born in 02/10/1885
- Paul Findley (American politician (1921-2019)) he was born in 23/06/1921
- Charles Cleveland Nutting (American zoologist) he was born in 25/05/1858
- Frank Reaugh (American photographer, painter, inventor, teacher (1860-1945)) he was born in 29/12/1860
- Cal Strong (American water polo player) he was born in 12/08/1907
- Edgar Howard Sturtevant (American linguist) he was born in 07/03/1875
- Brett Merriman (Major League Baseball pitcher) he was born in 15/07/1966
- Carl Maston (American architect) he was born in 01/01/1915
- Chapin Rose (American politician) he was born in 17/12/1973
- Doug Brady (American baseball player) he was born in 23/11/1969
- Edmund J. James (American economist, professor, and university administrator) he was born in 21/05/1855
Schools in Jacksonville
College & universities near Jacksonville, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 145691 | Illinois College | Jacksonville (IL) | 62650-2299 |
Stations (7)
Amtrak & bus stations near Jacksonville, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPI | Springfield station | East Washington and North Third Sts. | RAIL |
| CRV | Carlinville | 128 Alton Rd. | RAIL |
| LCN | Lincoln | Broadway and North Chicago Sts. | RAIL |
| MAC | Macomb | 120 East Calhoun Street | RAIL |
| ALN | Alton | 3400 College Ave. | RAIL |
Post offices near Jacksonville
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Jacksonvill Post Office | Jacksonville (IL) | 62650 |
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- Jacksonville , North Carolina city in Onslow County, North Carolina, United States with a population of 76,284 people.
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- Jacksonville , Texas city in Texas, United States with a population of 14,829 people.
- Jacksonville , Alabama city in Calhoun County, Alabama, United States with a population of 12,972 people.
- Jacksonville , Oregon city in Oregon, USA with a population of 2,865 people.
- Jacksonville , Ohio city in Athens County, Ohio, United States of America with a population of 481 people.
- Jacksonville , Vermont village in Vermont, United States with a population of 206 people.
- Jacksonville , Missouri human settlement in Randolph County, Missouri, United States of America with a population of 145 people.
- Jacksonville , Georgia town in Telfair County, Georgia, United States with a population of 126 people.
Other cities in Morgan County
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Morgan County , IL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Markham | 12,165 | City in Morgan County, Illinois, United States |
| South Jacksonville | 3,075 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Waverly | 1,182 | City in Morgan County, Illinois, United States |
| Meredosia | 961 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Franklin | 753 | Village in Illinois, USA |
| Murrayville | 541 | Village in Illinois, United States |
| Woodson | 483 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Concord | 153 | Village in Illinois, United States |
| Lynnville | 113 | Human settlement in United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Jacksonville distances to largest Illinois cities
