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McDonough County

Illinois · 32,612 residents · 589.323 sq mi
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McDonough County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,702. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $85,100. At a median age of 28.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 23.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 28.9
US median: 37.2
More educated
33% 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
32,612
−1%since 2000
from 32,913 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
55 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 56 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
28.9
Unchangedsince 2000
from 29.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
26K29K31K34K36K1990201020202024McDonough County
202427K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,702
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,141 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,344
+15%since 2000
from $15,890 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 19.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.462
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade9.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,100
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$652
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $393 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.8%
−30.3 ptssince 2000
from 63.1% in 2000
41.5% rent
Vacancy rate
9.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
61.6%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 65.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+33%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92%(30,284)
Black3.4%(1,126)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(488)
Asian2%(662)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.6%(5,475)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(28,979)
Black4.9%(1,594)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(867)
Asian1.8%(572)
Other1.8%(577)
Diversity Score25.7%(8,379)
Diversity Score
26
+54%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.6%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 26.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 86.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
14.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.1 min
+30%since 2000
from 11.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 73.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
8.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.5%
−29.4 ptssince 2009
from 64.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.2%
−39.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in McDonough County, Illinois?

McDonough County, Illinois has about 32,612 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in McDonough County, Illinois earns about $33,702 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is McDonough County, Illinois expensive?

In McDonough County, Illinois, the median home is worth about $85,100, and the typical rent is about $652 a month.

How educated are people in McDonough County, Illinois?

About 32.6% of adults age 25 and over in McDonough County, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in McDonough County, Illinois?

About 23.7% of people in McDonough County, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has McDonough County, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, McDonough County, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,632 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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