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McLeansboro

Illinois · 2,883 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 $26,503. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $38,600. With a median age of 43.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 52% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,883
−2%since 2000
from 2,945 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,051 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 1,073 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.3
+3%since 2000
from 42.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024McLeansboro
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,503
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,183 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,808
+42%since 2000
from $15,354 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 19.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.566
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade15%
US avg: 10.9%
Manufacturing9.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction6%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$38,600
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$359
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $267 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.3%
−38.4 ptssince 2000
from 68.7% in 2000
34.6% rent
Vacancy rate
17.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
11.5%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.7%
+16.6 ptssince 2009
from 38.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.5
−22%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(2,776)
Black0.4%(12)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(60)
Asian0.4%(12)
Other1.9%(55)
Diversity Score11.5%(333)
Diversity Score
12
+241%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.1%
+13.7 ptssince 2000
from 68.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.8 min
−3%since 2000
from 18.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.9%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 74.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.1%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% 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
9.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.7%
−32.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
Female
53.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.4%
−34.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in McLeansboro, Illinois?

McLeansboro, Illinois has about 2,883 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in McLeansboro, Illinois?

The typical household in McLeansboro, Illinois earns about $26,503 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 $38,600, and the typical rent is about $359 a month.

How educated are people in McLeansboro, Illinois?

About 12.3% 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 22.6% of people in McLeansboro, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has McLeansboro, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, McLeansboro, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 206 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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