Illinois’ southernmost counties see population losses in 2017 05/30/2018 As part of Illinois’ statewide population drop in 2017, southern Illinois counties saw a continuation of population losses they’ve been seeing for years. TAGS: Alexander County, Jackson County, outmigration, population, property taxes, Southern Illinois, taxes, U.S. Census Bureau
15 southern Illinois counties drop in population 04/14/2017 Fifteen counties in the southernmost part of Illinois lost population from July 2015 to July 2016, fueled by significant domestic migration. TAGS: Alexander County, Franklin County, Gallatin County, Hamilton County, Hardin County, Jackson County, Massac County, outmigration, Perry County, Pope County, population, Pulaski County, Randolph County, Saline County, Union County, White County, Williamson County