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Macomb

Illinois · 19,288 residents · 10.601 sq mi
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Macomb has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,575. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $88,500. At a median age of 23.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 56% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 23.4
US median: 37.2
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
19,288
+4%since 2000
from 18,558 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,819 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 1,751 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
23.4
+1%since 2000
from 23.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
14K16K17K19K20K1990201020202024Macomb
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,575
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,994 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,823
+10%since 2000
from $13,470 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
33.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 29.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.505
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,500
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$663
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $399 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
24.1%
−24.6 ptssince 2000
from 48.7% in 2000
58.1% rent
Vacancy rate
11.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
67.3%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 72.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.6
+40%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.5%(16,241)
Black5.9%(1,090)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(389)
Asian3%(566)
Other0%
Diversity Score25.8%(4,783)
2010
White, non-Hispanic83.7%(16,145)
Black7.9%(1,527)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(700)
Asian2.4%(462)
Other1.5%(288)
Diversity Score34.8%(6,717)
Diversity Score
35
+35%since 2000
from 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 35.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 88.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
18.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 19.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.9 min
+12%since 2000
from 10.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
71.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 70.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
13.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.7%
−30.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
49.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.8%
−42.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Macomb, Illinois?

Macomb, Illinois has about 19,288 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Macomb, Illinois?

The typical household in Macomb, Illinois earns about $24,575 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Macomb, Illinois expensive?

In Macomb, Illinois, the median home is worth about $88,500, and the typical rent is about $663 a month.

How educated are people in Macomb, Illinois?

About 40.0% of adults age 25 and over in Macomb, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Macomb, Illinois?

About 33.6% of people in Macomb, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Macomb, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Macomb, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 664 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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