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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

McLeansboro

Illinois · 2,677 residents · 2.744 sq mi
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McLeansboro has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $13,349. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $25,500. With a median age of 46.3, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 59% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 46.3
US median: 33.0
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

2,677
−9%vs 2000
vs 2,945 in 2000
1990 – 2025
976 / sq mi
−9%vs 2000
vs 1,073 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
46.3
+10%vs 2000
vs 42.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024McLeansboro
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$13,349
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $22,183 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,192
−34%vs 2000
vs $15,354 in 2000
US average: $14,340
25.5%
+5.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 19.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$25,500
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $41,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$231
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $267 in 2000
US average: $450
68.7%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 68.7% in 2000
31.3% rent
1.9
+3%vs 2000
vs 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(2,883)
Black0.8%(23)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(11)
Asian0.2%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.4%(100)
1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(2,677)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
−100%vs 2000
vs 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.3%
−3.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
55.3%
−13.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 68.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.5%
−1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.7 min
−14%vs 2000
vs 18.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in McLeansboro, Illinois?

McLeansboro, Illinois has about 2,677 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in McLeansboro, Illinois?

The typical household in McLeansboro, Illinois earns about $13,349 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is McLeansboro, Illinois expensive?

In McLeansboro, Illinois, the median home is worth about $25,500, and the typical rent is about $231 a month.

How educated are people in McLeansboro, Illinois?

About 8.3% of adults age 25 and over in McLeansboro, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in McLeansboro, Illinois?

About 25.5% of people in McLeansboro, 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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