COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Macoupin County

Illinois · 47,679 residents · 862.974 sq mi

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Macoupin County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $23,913. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $39,700. Households here earn about 26% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $30,130

Older

median age 36.0

US median: 33.0

Less educated

9% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

More affordable

home values down 22%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

47,679

−3%vs 2000

vs 49,019 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

55 / sq mi

−3%vs 2000

vs 57 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

36.0

−8%vs 2000

vs 38.9 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

202444K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$23,913

−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $36,190 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$11,365

−34%vs 2000

vs $17,298 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

13.2%

+3.8 ptsvs 2000

vs 9.4% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$39,700

−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $67,200 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$322

+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $422 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

77.4%

−1.6 ptsvs 2000

vs 79.0% in 2000

22.6% rent

Afford Score

1.7

−11%vs 2000

vs 1.9 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic97.6%(47,828)

Black0.8%(396)

Hispanic / Latino0.6%(305)

Asian0.2%(88)

Other0%

Diversity Score4%(1,966)

1990

White, non-Hispanic98.7%(47,057)

Black0.8%(400)

Hispanic / Latino0.3%(141)

Asian0.2%(93)

Other0.3%(129)

Diversity Score3.9%(1,881)

Diversity Score

−2%vs 2000

vs 4 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

9.2%

−2.7 ptsvs 2000

vs 11.8% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

72.8%

−9.3 ptsvs 2000

vs 82.1% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

3.3%

−0.5 ptsvs 2000

vs 3.8% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

27.1 min

+27%vs 2000

vs 21.4 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Macoupin County, Illinois?

Macoupin County, Illinois has about 47,679 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Macoupin County, Illinois earns about $23,913 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Macoupin County, Illinois expensive?

In Macoupin County, Illinois, the median home is worth about $39,700, and the typical rent is about $322 a month.

How educated are people in Macoupin County, Illinois?

About 9.2% of adults age 25 and over in Macoupin County, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Macoupin County, Illinois?

About 13.2% of people in Macoupin County, 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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