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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Makanda

Illinois · 407 residents · 5.281 sq mi
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Makanda has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $27,917. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $42,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.8
US median: 33.0
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

407
−3%vs 2000
vs 419 in 2000
1990 – 2025
77 / sq mi
−3%vs 2000
vs 79 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
34.8
−15%vs 2000
vs 40.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
3874485105716331990201020202024Makanda
2024612
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,917
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $41,607 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$11,500
−45%vs 2000
vs $20,937 in 2000
US average: $14,340
13.3%
+2.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$42,000
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $71,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$375
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $400 in 2000
US average: $450
85.7%
+2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 83.3% in 2000
14.3% rent
1.5
−12%vs 2000
vs 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(401)
Black2.6%(11)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(2)
Asian0.5%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.8%(37)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(400)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1%(4)
Other0.7%(3)
Diversity Score4.2%(17)
4
−52%vs 2000
vs 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

40.3%
+0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 39.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
81.8%
−9.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 91.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
11.2%
−4.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.3 min
+41%vs 2000
vs 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Makanda, Illinois?

Makanda, Illinois has about 407 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Makanda, Illinois?

The typical household in Makanda, Illinois earns about $27,917 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Makanda, Illinois expensive?

In Makanda, Illinois, the median home is worth about $42,000, and the typical rent is about $375 a month.

How educated are people in Makanda, Illinois?

About 40.3% of adults age 25 and over in Makanda, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Makanda, Illinois?

About 13.3% of people in Makanda, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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

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