Community
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SCHOOLS & PUBLIC ORGANIZATIONS
- Jefferson County Public Schools
- Waltonville Community Schools
- C.E. Brehm Memorial Public Library District
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Art, entertainment, history, shopping, dining and seasonal activities make for a enjoyable visit.
According to the US Census
information updated in 2010
POPULATION
38,827
DEMOGRAPHIC INFO
Population By Sex/Age
- Male: 19,945
- Female: 18,882
- Under 18: 8,596
- Over 18: 30,231
Population By Race:
- White: 34,315
- African American: 3,251
- Asian: 246
- American Indian & Alaskan Native: 85
- Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander: 7
- Other: 299
- Identified by two or more: 624
LOCATION
According to data gathered for the 2010 census, Jefferson County occupies a total area of 583.78 square miles, of which 571.17 square miles (or 97.84%) is land and 12.62 square miles (or 2.16%) is water.
Major Roadways:
- Interstate 57
- Interstate 64
- U.S. Highway 51
- Illinois Route 15
- Illinois Route 37
- Illinois Route 142
- Illinois Route 148
Art, entertainment, history, shopping, dining and seasonal activities make for a enjoyable visit.There's lots to see and do, so take a long weekend and return often. Jefferson County always rolls out the welcome mat.
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