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Macoupin County

Illinois · 47,765 residents · 862.974 sq mi
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Macoupin County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $47,178. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $93,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
47,765
−3%since 2000
from 49,019 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
55 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 57 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.7
+7%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
44K45K47K48K49K1990201020202024Macoupin County
202444K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,178
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,190 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,222
+34%since 2000
from $17,298 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.401
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade11.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction3%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing1.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$93,400
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$551
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $422 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
47.0%
−32.1 ptssince 2000
from 79.0% in 2000
22.7% rent
Vacancy rate
10.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 35.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+7%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97%(46,315)
Black0.8%(359)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(418)
Asian0.3%(129)
Other1.3%(633)
Diversity Score7.9%(3,760)
Diversity Score
8
+96%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.9 min
+31%since 2000
from 21.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 84.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.2%
−31.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
50.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.4%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Macoupin County, Illinois?

Macoupin County, Illinois has about 47,765 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Macoupin County, Illinois earns about $47,178 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 $93,400, and the typical rent is about $551 a month.

How educated are people in Macoupin County, Illinois?

About 15.0% 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 12.0% 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 86 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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