Murphysboro, ILPublished Date: November 21, 2024Murphysboro is located in Jackson County, Illinois and has a population of 7,101. The poverty rate in Murphysboro is 17.7% and is higher than the US poverty rate of 11.5%. The U.S. poverty level for a family of four in 2023 is $31,200. The unemployment rate in Murphysboro is 8.8% while the Jackson County unemployment rate is 8.1%.
| | Population | |
|---|
| Male | | 44.5% |
| Female | | 55.5% |
| | Median Age (city/county) | |
|---|
| Murphysboro | | 40 |
| Jackson | | 32.6 |
| | Median Household Income (city/county) | |
|---|
| Murphysboro | | $41,535 |
| Jackson | | $44,847 |
| | Median Home Value (city/county) | |
|---|
| Murphysboro | | $78,043 |
| Jackson | | $122,832 |
| | Median Rent (city/county) | |
|---|
| Murphysboro | | $758 |
| Jackson | | $757 |
| | Poverty Rate (city/county) | |
|---|
| Murphysboro | | 17.7% |
| Jackson | | 23% |
Races and Ethnicity
▩ White 71.4%
▩ Black or African American 14.9%
▩ Asian 0.3%
▩ Native 0%
▩ Pacific 0%
▩ Other 8.1%
▩ Hispanic 8.8%
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