Jackson County
County in Illinois
Jackson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois with a population of 52,974 at the 2020 census. Its county seat is Murphysboro, and its most populous city is Carbondale, home to the main campus of Southern Illinois University. Wikipedia
Cities: Murphysboro, Carbondale, Grand Tower, and more
Population: 52,617 (2022)
County seat: Murphysboro
Congressional district: 12th
Largest city: Carbondale
Named for: Andrew Jackson