Jerseyville is a city located in Jersey County, in the state of Illinois (IL), United States. Nestled in the East North Central division of the Midwest region, it covers an area of 4.4 square miles (11.0 km²) and sits at an elevation of 663 ft. With a population of approximately 7,984 residents, Jerseyville offers a peaceful, rural atmosphere.
The town's population is composed of about 45.84% males and 54.16% females, and it has a population density of 818.68 people per square mile (702.20/km²). Jerseyville lies at a latitude of 39.12 and a longitude of -90.33, operating in the UTC-6.
Locals reflect a blend of American ancestry, with roots primarily in United States (10.8%), followed by English (11.6%), German (31.7%), and Scotch-Irish (0%) heritage. The town is identified by the ZIP code 62052.