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Machesney Park

Illinois · 22,950 residents · 12.685 sq mi
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Machesney Park has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $64,263. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $128,000.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
22,950
+11%since 2000
from 20,759 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
41.2
+15%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
19K20K21K23K24K1990201020202024Machesney Park
202423K
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Age distribution, 2020
Under 55.4%(1,233)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.8%(1,325)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 146.7%(1,535)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 196.4%(1,475)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.7%(1,305)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3412.3%(2,814)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4412.1%(2,785)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5414.3%(3,292)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6414.3%(3,274)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7410.4%(2,390)
US avg: 10%
75 to 845.3%(1,216)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.3%(306)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,263
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,315 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,478
+55%since 2000
from $19,685 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.5%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 27.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.6%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.2%
US avg: 10%
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$128,000
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $90,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$971
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $604 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.5%
−7.3 ptssince 2000
from 83.9% in 2000
23.5% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−5%since 2009
from 2.1 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(19,443)
Black1.4%(283)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(584)
Asian0.9%(194)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.1%(18,619)
Black3.1%(720)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(1,752)
Asian2.1%(489)
Other3.2%(733)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican5.7%(1,292)
Puerto Rican0.7%(167)
Chilean0.2%(54)
Guatemalan0.1%(17)
Honduran0.1%(14)
Salvadoran0.1%(12)
Asian origin
Filipino0.5%(114)
Vietnamese0.2%(49)
Chinese0.2%(40)
Laotian0.1%(30)
Asian Indian0.1%(20)
Japanese0.1%(18)
Pacific Islander origin
Chamorro0%(11)
Ancestry
German26.6%(6,033)
Irish17.2%(3,907)
Swedish8.9%(2,024)
English8%(1,818)
Italian8%(1,817)
Norwegian4.1%(929)
American3.3%(751)
Polish2.9%(662)
French2.2%(504)
Dutch1.4%(311)
Scottish0.8%(184)
Russian0.7%(152)
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Lithuanian0.6%(141)
Scotch-Irish0.6%(131)
Danish0.4%(88)
Welsh0.3%(78)
British0.3%(74)
Swiss0.3%(68)
Ukrainian0.3%(68)
Czech0.3%(67)
Finnish0.3%(66)
Ethiopian0.3%(65)
Hungarian0.2%(43)
Romanian0.1%(34)
Serbian0.1%(31)
Belgian0.1%(30)
Austrian0.1%(23)
Greek0.1%(23)
Canadian0.1%(18)
Nigerian0%(10)
Latvian0%(9)
Slovak0%(9)
Iraqi0%(5)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Swedish population · Largest English population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.2%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.6%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 80.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.1 min
+80%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 86.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 10.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 71.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.5%
−29.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
51.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.6%
−82.8 ptssince 2013
from 87.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married29.9%(2,611)
Married53.3%(4,657)
Widowed2%(177)
Divorced14.9%(1,300)
Women 15+
Never married30%(2,822)
Married47.4%(4,462)
Widowed9.5%(890)
Divorced13.1%(1,232)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Machesney Park, Illinois?

Machesney Park, Illinois has about 22,950 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Machesney Park, Illinois earns about $64,263 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 $128,000, and the typical rent is about $971 a month.

How educated are people in Machesney Park, Illinois?

About 17.2% 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 10.6% 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 3,917 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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

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