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Macomb

Illinois · 15,051 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 $34,467. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 3,507 residents. Median home value is $98,800. At a median age of 29.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 26.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 50% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 29.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,051
−19%since 2000
from 18,558 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,420 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 1,751 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
29.0
+25%since 2000
from 23.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
14K16K17K19K20K1990201020202024Macomb
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,467
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,994 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,090
+71%since 2000
from $13,470 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.9%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 29.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 10%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade0.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,800
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$737
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $399 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
46.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 48.7% in 2000
53.6% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+12%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.6%(11,684)
Black9.3%(1,406)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(782)
Asian3.1%(472)
Other2.8%(424)
Diversity Score45%(6,780)
Diversity Score
45
+75%since 2000
from 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 35.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.5%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 88.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
22.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 19.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.9 min
+11%since 2000
from 10.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 70.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2011
from 11.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2011
from 54.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.4%
−32.1 ptssince 2009
from 65.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
53.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
4.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.6%
−86.4 ptssince 2013
from 91.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Macomb, Illinois?

Macomb, Illinois has about 15,051 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Macomb, Illinois?

The typical household in Macomb, Illinois earns about $34,467 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 $98,800, and the typical rent is about $737 a month.

How educated are people in Macomb, Illinois?

About 40.1% 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 26.8% 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 4,901 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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