Jerome, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Sangamon County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
1,910
Population
4,152/sq mi density
$55,777
Median Income
$33,995 per capita
$116,700
Home Value
$161,952 Zillow
$954
Median Rent
23.3% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$55,777 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$116,700 home value, $954/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
1,910
Census 2023
Population Density
4,152
per square mile
Land Area
0.5
square miles (1.2 km²)
Median Age
34.6 yrs
11% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
43.9%
Male
56.1%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 89% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 3.8% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 3.7% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 1.8% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 1.7% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
89%
Black
3.8%
Hispanic
3.7%
Asian
1.8%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 92.8% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 4.9% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 2.3% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
92.8%
Spanish
4.9%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
5.1%
Veterans
5.7%
5% below US avg (6%)
Disability
14.8%
14% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
95.1%
4% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
4.9%
43% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.460
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 1,910 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 4,152 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Median Age | 34.6 years |
Gender
| Male | 43.9% |
| Female | 56.1% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 89.0% |
| Black or African American | 3.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3.7% |
| Asian | 1.8% |
Language
| English Only | 92.8% |
| Spanish | 4.9% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 5.1% |
| Veterans | 5.7% |
| Disability | 14.8% |
| Health Insurance | 95.1% |
| Uninsured | 4.9% |
| Broadband Access | 86.2% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.460 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 3, Metro / under 250K |