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McLean

Illinois · 830 residents · 1.177 sq mi
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McLean has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $45,625. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $99,500. Poverty is rare here, at 4.4% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
830
+3%since 2000
from 808 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
705 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 686 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.1
+3%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6907458018569121990201020202024McLean
2024708
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,625
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,337 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,932
+30%since 2000
from $19,200 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
35.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 30.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.386
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information17.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services14.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration13.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade12.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food4.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$99,500
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$750
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $538 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
60.5%
−28.4 ptssince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
13.8% rent
Vacancy rate
3.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+34%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(791)
Black0.7%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.6%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.4%(27)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(795)
Black0.5%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(6)
Asian1.9%(16)
Other0.1%(1)
Diversity Score8%(66)
Diversity Score
8
+136%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.3%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.6 min
+54%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 82.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% 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
1.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
4.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.0%
−25.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Female
50.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.2%
−42.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in McLean, Illinois?

McLean, Illinois has about 830 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in McLean, Illinois?

The typical household in McLean, Illinois earns about $45,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is McLean, Illinois expensive?

In McLean, Illinois, the median home is worth about $99,500, and the typical rent is about $750 a month.

How educated are people in McLean, Illinois?

About 13.3% of adults age 25 and over in McLean, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in McLean, Illinois?

About 4.4% of people in McLean, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has McLean, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, McLean, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 27 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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