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McCook

Illinois · 255 residents · 2.614 sq mi
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McCook has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $30,625. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $100,800. With a median age of 41.5, the population is older than the US median of 33.0.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 33.0
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

255
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 254 in 2000
1990 – 2025
98 / sq mi
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 97 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
41.5
−3%vs 2000
vs 42.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
1912422933433941990201020202024McCook
2024268
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,625
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $43,125 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$16,728
−33%vs 2000
vs $24,996 in 2000
US average: $14,340
4.7%
+2.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$100,800
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $159,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$456
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $592 in 2000
US average: $450
48.1%
−1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 49.6% in 2000
51.9% rent
3.3
−11%vs 2000
vs 3.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(229)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(20)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.5%(47)
1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(255)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.9%(7)
3
−84%vs 2000
vs 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.5%
−5.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
68.5%
−18.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 86.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.7%
−4.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.4 min
−11%vs 2000
vs 17.3 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 McCook, Illinois?

McCook, Illinois has about 255 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in McCook, Illinois?

The typical household in McCook, Illinois earns about $30,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is McCook, Illinois expensive?

In McCook, Illinois, the median home is worth about $100,800, and the typical rent is about $456 a month.

How educated are people in McCook, Illinois?

About 5.5% of adults age 25 and over in McCook, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in McCook, Illinois?

About 4.7% of people in McCook, 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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