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Maquon

Illinois · 284 residents · 0.162 sq mi
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Maquon has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,250. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $52,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% 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
284
−11%since 2000
from 318 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,753 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 1,963 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.9
+8%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1211932643354071990201020202024Maquon
2024161
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,250
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,917 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,810
+17%since 2000
from $15,199 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.306
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade15.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance9.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical9.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$52,900
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$500
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $479 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.9%
−39.2 ptssince 2000
from 82.0% in 2000
15.1% rent
Vacancy rate
17.9%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
7.9%
−15.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.0%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.3
+1%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(304)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(10)
Asian0.6%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.2%(29)
2010
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(283)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0.9%(2)
Diversity Score
1
−90%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.9%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 81.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.7 min
+21%since 2000
from 27.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.3%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.0%
−45.3 ptssince 2009
from 66.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.1% in 2009
Female
55.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.0%
−25.2 ptssince 2009
from 36.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Maquon, Illinois?

Maquon, Illinois has about 284 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Maquon, Illinois?

The typical household in Maquon, Illinois earns about $42,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Maquon, Illinois expensive?

In Maquon, Illinois, the median home is worth about $52,900, and the typical rent is about $500 a month.

How educated are people in Maquon, Illinois?

About 10.9% of adults age 25 and over in Maquon, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Maquon, Illinois?

About 10.0% of people in Maquon, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Maquon, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Maquon, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 56 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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