Jerome, Illinois
Jerome: Village in Illinois, United States
About
Jerome is a village located in the county of Sangamon in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,656 and a population density of 1,388 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,575 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Jerome
| Population : | 1,575 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Sangamon County |
| Postal code : | 62704 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 217 |
| Area : | 1.19 km2 |
| Altitude : | 604 feet / 184 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 05:33:13 (25th April 2024) |
| Density : | 1,320 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -5.14% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Jerome is located at 39°46'3"N 89°40'50"W (39.7675500, -89.6806600).
Jerome map
Click "full screen" 
icon to open full mode. View satellite images
icon to open full mode. View satellite images
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Jerome decreased by 5.14% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,656 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,697 | 2.42% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,691 | -0.35% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,682 | -0.54% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,676 | -0.36% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,661 | -0.9% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,645 | -0.97% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,628 | -1.04% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,608 | -1.24% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,588 | -1.26% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,575 | -0.83% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 241,110 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 214,074 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 12.6% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 230,504 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 214,089 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.0% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 22.9% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 12.7% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.4% |
| White only, percent : | 23.8% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 3.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.5% |
| Asians alone % : | 59.4% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.9% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 4.8% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 12.9% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 20.2% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 4,954 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 48.6% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 60.7% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 60.7% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $931,600 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $3,174 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $700 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $2,345 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 75,687 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 3.09 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 89.4% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 62.5% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 96.5% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 93.2% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 93.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 57.0% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 3.6% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 1.9% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 66.3% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 56.9% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 331,701 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,803,653 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 5,193,966 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 2,617,892 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $11,793 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 35.4 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $133,354 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $53,259 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 4.3% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 18,784 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 9,515 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 6,706 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 12,690 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 5,223 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 845 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 17,095 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 2,763.9 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 77.46 |
Schools in Jerome
College & universities near Jerome, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 149550 | University of Spa & Cosmetology Arts | Springfield (IL) | 62704 |
Stations (8)
Amtrak & bus stations near Jerome, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPI | Springfield station | East Washington and North Third Sts. | RAIL |
| LCN | Lincoln | Broadway and North Chicago Sts. | RAIL |
| CRV | Carlinville | 128 Alton Rd. | RAIL |
| PIA | Peoria, Illinois | 6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway | BUS |
| BNL | Uptown Station | 100 East Parkinson St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Jerome
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Southw Post Office | Springfield (IL) | 62704 |
Other places with the same name (6)
- Jerome , Idaho city in Idaho, United States with a population of 11,994 people.
- Jerome , Ohio township in Union County, Ohio with a population of 6,006 people.
- Jerome , Michigan township in Midland County, Michigan with a population of 4,696 people.
- Jerome , Arizona town in Arizona, United States with a population of 459 people.
- Jerome , Arkansas city in Arkansas, USA with a population of 34 people.
Other cities in Sangamon County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Sangamon County , IL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Springfield | 113,671 | The capital of Illinois and the county seat of Sangamon County. |
| Chatham | 13,159 | Village in Illinois, USA |
| Woodside | 10,484 | Township in Sangamon County, Illinois |
| Sherman | 4,660 | Village in Illinois, USA |
| Auburn | 4,591 | City in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States |
| Rochester | 3,715 | Village in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States |
| Riverton | 3,430 | Village in Illinois |
| Pawnee | 2,646 | City in Oklahoma |
| Buckhart | 1,679 | Unincorporated community in Illinois |
| Southern View | 1,557 | City in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States of America |
| Williamsville | 1,490 | Village in the United States |
| Leland Grove | 1,451 | City in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States |
| Grandview | 1,369 | City in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States of America |
| New Berlin | 1,329 | Township in Sangamon County, Illinois |
| Divernon | 1,096 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Cotton Hill | 869 | Township in Sangamon County, Illinois |
Distance to Other Cities
Jerome distances to largest Illinois cities
