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McCook

Illinois · 249 residents · 2.614 sq mi
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McCook is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $75,417. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $264,300. Poverty is rare here, at 5.0% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% 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
249
−2%since 2000
from 254 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
95 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 97 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.1
−11%since 2000
from 42.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1912422933433941990201020202024McCook
2024268
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,417
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,125 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,757
+15%since 2000
from $24,996 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
50.5%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance16.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical14.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing7.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Information3.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing2.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade2.4%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$264,300
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $159,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,125
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $592 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
54.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 49.6% in 2000
45.7% rent
Afford Score
3.5
−5%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic56.6%(141)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino36.5%(91)
Asian1.2%(3)
Other1.6%(4)
Diversity Score63.3%(158)
Diversity Score
63
+243%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 86.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.3 min
+35%since 2000
from 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 75.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.3%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 5.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.4%
−13.7 ptssince 2011
from 68.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.3%
−17.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Female
47.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Foreign born
11.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.1%
−78.6 ptssince 2013
from 87.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in McCook, Illinois?

McCook, Illinois has about 249 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in McCook, Illinois?

The typical household in McCook, Illinois earns about $75,417 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 $264,300, and the typical rent is about $1,125 a month.

How educated are people in McCook, Illinois?

About 12.8% 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 5.0% 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 6 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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