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McLean

Illinois · 743 residents · 1.177 sq mi
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McLean has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $69,250. Population has declined 8% since 2000. Median home value is $109,600.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
743
−8%since 2000
from 808 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
631 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 686 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.5
+7%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6907458018569121990201020202024McLean
2024708
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,250
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,337 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,259
+73%since 2000
from $19,200 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
44.0%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 30.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.5%
+14.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18%
US avg: 10%
Information14%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance12.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical11.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services10%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$109,600
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,120
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $538 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
86.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
13.5% rent
Afford Score
1.6
−3%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89%(661)
Black0.8%(6)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(23)
Asian0.7%(5)
Other1.7%(13)
Diversity Score15.8%(118)
Diversity Score
16
+366%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.4%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.0%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.4 min
+71%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.8%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 82.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 7.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 66.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.4%
−27.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Female
49.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.0%
−88.2 ptssince 2013
from 90.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in McLean, Illinois?

McLean, Illinois has about 743 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in McLean, Illinois?

The typical household in McLean, Illinois earns about $69,250 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 $109,600, and the typical rent is about $1,120 a month.

How educated are people in McLean, Illinois?

About 21.4% 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 15.5% of people in McLean, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has McLean, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, McLean, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 60 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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