COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Macoupin County

Illinois · 49,019 residents · 862.974 sq mi

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Macoupin County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $36,190. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $67,200.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $42,589

Older

median age 38.9

US median: 35.2

Less educated

12% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 24%

Less affordable

home values up 28%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $120,530

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

49,019

+3%since 1990

from 47,679 in 1990

1990 – 2025

Population density

57 / sq mi

+3%since 1990

from 55 / sq mi in 1990

US average: 242

Median age

38.9

+8%since 1990

from 36.0 in 1990

US average: 35.2

Population, 1990 – 2024

202444K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$36,190

+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $23,913 in 1990

US average: $42,589

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$17,298

+52%since 1990

from $11,365 in 1990

US average: $21,522

Poverty rate

9.4%

−3.8 ptssince 1990

from 13.2% in 1990

US average: 12.4%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$67,200

+28%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $39,700 in 1990

US average: $120,530

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$422

−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $322 in 1990

US average: $602

Owner-occupied

79.0%

+1.6 ptssince 1990

from 77.4% in 1990

21.0% rent

Afford Score

1.9

+12%since 1990

from 1.7 in 1990

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990

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

Black0.8%(400)

Hispanic / Latino0.3%(141)

Asian0.2%(93)

Diversity Score3.9%(1,881)

2000

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

Black0.8%(396)

Hispanic / Latino0.6%(305)

Asian0.2%(88)

Diversity Score4%(1,966)

Diversity Score

+2%since 1990

from 4 in 1990

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

11.8%

+2.7 ptssince 1990

from 9.2% in 1990

US average: 24.4%

High school or higher

82.1%

+9.3 ptssince 1990

from 72.8% in 1990

US average: 80.3%

Graduate degree

3.8%

+0.5 ptssince 1990

from 3.3% in 1990

US average: 8.8%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

21.4 min

−21%since 1990

from 27.1 min in 1990

US average: 17.6

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 49,019 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Macoupin County, Illinois earns about $36,190 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 $67,200, and the typical rent is about $422 a month.

How educated are people in Macoupin County, Illinois?

About 11.8% 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 9.4% of people in Macoupin County, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Macoupin County, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Macoupin County, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,340 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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