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Macon

Illinois · 1,138 residents · 1.267 sq mi
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Macon has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $53,542. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $81,600.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% 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
1,138
−6%since 2000
from 1,213 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
898 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 957 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.5
+3%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K1K1990201020202024Macon
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,542
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,917 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,666
+42%since 2000
from $18,029 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
31.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 33.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.336
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance13%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical12.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade11.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade10.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,600
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$500
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $466 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
55.1%
−24.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
18.6% rent
Vacancy rate
12.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
14.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.3%
+16.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.5
+3%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(1,197)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.1%(25)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(1,108)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.3%(38)
Diversity Score
3
+60%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 90.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.0 min
+73%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
90.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 89.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.3%
−32.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
55.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.4%
−35.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Macon, Illinois?

Macon, Illinois has about 1,138 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Macon, Illinois?

The typical household in Macon, Illinois earns about $53,542 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Macon, Illinois expensive?

In Macon, Illinois, the median home is worth about $81,600, and the typical rent is about $500 a month.

How educated are people in Macon, Illinois?

About 12.3% of adults age 25 and over in Macon, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Macon, Illinois?

About 7.8% of people in Macon, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Macon, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Macon, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 144 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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