Friday, May 17, 2024

Jacksonville, Illinois, desperately tries to reverse its decades-long population decline

 
Jacksonville's population has declined 21.4% since its 1960 peak of 21,690.

SourceWikipedia

HeadlineSpringfield State Journal-Register, 5/15/2024
The incentive package to move to Jacksonville is roughly $9,300. The requirements for the move is earning at least $50,000 a year or more and living 70 miles currently outside of the Jacksonville Region, before applying. Approved applicants must move to Scott or Morgan County within half a year and spend a year in Jacksonville to receive the benefits.

Jacksonville.  
Within easy driving distance of Springfield.


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