COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Macon County

Illinois · 114,706 residents · 580.548 sq mi

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Macon County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $37,859. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $68,500.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $42,589

Older

median age 38.0

US median: 35.2

Less educated

17% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 24%

Stable housing

home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted

US median home: $120,530

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

114,706

−2%since 1990

from 117,206 in 1990

1990 – 2025

Population density

198 / sq mi

−2%since 1990

from 202 / sq mi in 1990

US average: 242

Median age

38.0

+9%since 1990

from 35.0 in 1990

US average: 35.2

Population, 1990 – 2024

2024102K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$37,859

Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990

from $28,598 in 1990

US average: $42,589

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$20,067

+46%since 1990

from $13,762 in 1990

US average: $21,522

Poverty rate

12.9%

+0.1 ptssince 1990

from 12.7% in 1990

US average: 12.4%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$68,500

+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $45,100 in 1990

US average: $120,530

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$448

Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990

from $340 in 1990

US average: $602

Owner-occupied

71.6%

+1.5 ptssince 1990

from 70.2% in 1990

28.4% rent

Afford Score

1.8

+15%since 1990

from 1.6 in 1990

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990

White, non-Hispanic87.2%(102,245)

Black12.1%(14,127)

Hispanic / Latino0.6%(716)

Asian0.4%(484)

Diversity Score29.2%(34,253)

2000

White, non-Hispanic82.9%(95,128)

Black14%(16,036)

Hispanic / Latino1%(1,120)

Asian0.6%(649)

Diversity Score33.8%(38,737)

Diversity Score

+16%since 1990

from 29 in 1990

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

16.9%

+2.1 ptssince 1990

from 14.8% in 1990

US average: 24.4%

High school or higher

83.2%

+7.0 ptssince 1990

from 76.2% in 1990

US average: 80.3%

Graduate degree

5.6%

+0.6 ptssince 1990

from 5.0% in 1990

US average: 8.8%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

12.0 min

−23%since 1990

from 15.6 min in 1990

US average: 17.6

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Macon County, Illinois?

Macon County, Illinois has about 114,706 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Macon County, Illinois?

The typical household in Macon County, Illinois earns about $37,859 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Macon County, Illinois expensive?

In Macon County, Illinois, the median home is worth about $68,500, and the typical rent is about $448 a month.

How educated are people in Macon County, Illinois?

About 16.9% of adults age 25 and over in Macon County, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Macon County, Illinois?

About 12.9% of people in Macon County, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Macon County, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Macon County, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,500 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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