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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Machesney Park

Illinois · 20,759 residents · 12.685 sq mi
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Machesney Park is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $48,315. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $90,400. Poverty is rare here, at 5.3% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

20,759
+9%since 1990
from 19,033 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,636 / sq mi
+9%since 1990
from 1,500 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.9
+13%since 1990
from 31.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
19K20K21K23K24K1990201020202024Machesney Park
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$48,315
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,791 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,685
+59%since 1990
from $12,354 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.3%
−1.8 ptssince 1990
from 7.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$90,400
+28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $53,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$604
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $450 in 1990
US average: $602
83.9%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 83.6% in 1990
16.1% rent
1.9
+18%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(18,636)
Black0.5%(90)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(400)
Asian0.7%(128)
Diversity Score10%(1,898)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(19,443)
Black1.4%(283)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(584)
Asian0.9%(194)
Diversity Score12.5%(2,588)
12
+25%since 1990
from 10 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.2%
+5.7 ptssince 1990
from 5.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.4%
+6.3 ptssince 1990
from 74.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.8%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 1.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.3 min
−29%since 1990
from 17.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Machesney Park, Illinois?

Machesney Park, Illinois has about 20,759 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Machesney Park, Illinois?

The typical household in Machesney Park, Illinois earns about $48,315 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Machesney Park, Illinois expensive?

In Machesney Park, Illinois, the median home is worth about $90,400, and the typical rent is about $604 a month.

How educated are people in Machesney Park, Illinois?

About 11.2% of adults age 25 and over in Machesney Park, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Machesney Park, Illinois?

About 5.3% of people in Machesney Park, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Machesney Park, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Machesney Park, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,726 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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