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McCook

Illinois · 228 residents · 2.614 sq mi
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McCook is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $62,955. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $268,200. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
228
−10%since 2000
from 254 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
87 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 97 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.0
+5%since 2000
from 42.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1912422933433941990201020202024McCook
2024268
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,955
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,125 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,558
+2%since 2000
from $24,996 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
37.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.313
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade16%
US avg: 7.2%
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance8.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade4.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
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%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$268,200
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $159,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$840
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $592 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
27.2%
−22.4 ptssince 2000
from 49.6% in 2000
45.6% rent
Vacancy rate
11.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.7%
+15.8 ptssince 2009
from 31.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.3
+15%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic70.6%(161)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino28.5%(65)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score51.2%(117)
Diversity Score
51
+177%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 86.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.4 min
+41%since 2000
from 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 75.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
9.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% 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
15.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
31.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 30.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
17.0%
−34.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Female
51.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Foreign born
13.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.2%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in McCook, Illinois?

McCook, Illinois has about 228 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in McCook, Illinois?

The typical household in McCook, Illinois earns about $62,955 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 $268,200, and the typical rent is about $840 a month.

How educated are people in McCook, Illinois?

About 14.9% 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 2.5% of people in McCook, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has McCook, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, McCook, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 27 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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