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McClure

Illinois · 256 residents · 1.528 sq mi
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McClure has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,614. Population has fallen 30% since 2019, a loss of 108 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $47,800. With a median age of 45.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 38% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% 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
256
−30%since 2019
from 364 in 2019
2009 – 2025
Population density
168 / sq mi
−30%since 2019
from 238 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
45.4
+2%since 2019
from 44.3 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2009 – 2024
185252319386453200920202024McClure
2024239
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,614
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $38,438 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,432
+37%since 2019
from $17,143 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.3%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 24.3% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.8%
−21.8 ptssince 2019
from 40.6% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.9%
US avg: 10%
Information14.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$47,800
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $41,000 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$588
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $585 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.7%
+8.0 ptssince 2019
from 68.7% in 2019
23.3% rent
Afford Score
1.1
+5%since 2019
from 1.1 in 2019
2009 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(364)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93%(238)
Black1.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.1%(13)
Diversity Score
5
from 0 in 2019
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.1%
+5.7 ptssince 2019
from 2.4% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2019
from 78.9% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.4 min
Unchangedsince 2019
from 26.5 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.3%
−9.4 ptssince 2019
from 87.6% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2019
from 0.9% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.8%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 6.7% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
33.6%
−4.0 ptssince 2019
from 37.7% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.4%
+6.1 ptssince 2019
from 11.3% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2019
from 50.8% in 2019
Female
52.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2019
from 49.2% in 2019
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 0.5% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.9%
−5.2 ptssince 2019
from 18.1% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in McClure, Illinois?

McClure, Illinois has about 256 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in McClure, Illinois?

The typical household in McClure, Illinois earns about $42,614 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 $47,800, and the typical rent is about $588 a month.

How educated are people in McClure, Illinois?

About 8.1% 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 18.8% 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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