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McClure

Illinois · 223 residents (2025 est.) · 1.528 sq mi
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McClure has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $75,385. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $56,700. With a median age of 45.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
239
−2%since 2023
from 245 in 2023
2009 – 2025
Population density
156 / sq mi
−2%since 2023
from 160 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
45.7
Unchangedsince 2023
from 45.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:223 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 2009 – 2024
185252319386453200920202024McClure
2024239
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,385
+100%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $36,667 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,120
−3%since 2023
from $24,814 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
52.8%
+19.1 ptssince 2023
from 33.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.2%
−11.9 ptssince 2023
from 24.1% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.411
−14%since 2023
from 0.477 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information34.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade20.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade11.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$56,700
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $47,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$836
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $686 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
77.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 80.2% in 2023
22.2% rent
Vacancy rate
39.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 37.2% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.7%
−5.2 ptssince 2023
from 15.9% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−41.2 ptssince 2023
from 41.2% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
0.8
−42%since 2023
from 1.3 in 2023
2009 – 2024
Gentrification Score
54
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(244)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.4%(1)
Diversity Score1%(2)
2024
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(238)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.4%(1)
Diversity Score1%(2)
Diversity Score
1
+2%since 2023
from 1 in 2023
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 11.2% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 91.6% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 1.7% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.1 min
+11%since 2023
from 25.3 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
91.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 88.4% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 11.6% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 7.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 1.1% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
35.0%
−6.6 ptssince 2023
from 41.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 7.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
13.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2023
from 17.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.4%
−8.0 ptssince 2023
from 49.4% in 2023
Female
58.6%
+8.0 ptssince 2023
from 50.6% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.5%
+5.3 ptssince 2023
from 6.2% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
32.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 30.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2023
from 4.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
73.6%
+9.6 ptssince 2023
from 64.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in McClure, Illinois?

McClure, Illinois has about 239 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in McClure, Illinois?

The typical household in McClure, Illinois earns about $75,385 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is McClure, Illinois expensive?

In McClure, Illinois, the median home is worth about $56,700, and the typical rent is about $836 a month.

How educated are people in McClure, Illinois?

About 13.8% of adults age 25 and over in McClure, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in McClure, Illinois?

About 12.2% of people in McClure, 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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