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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

McLean County

Illinois · 150,433 residents · 1,183.248 sq mi
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McLean County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $47,021. Population has grown 16% since 1990. 36% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $109,300. At a median age of 30.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 30.5
US median: 35.2
More educated
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
150,433
+16%since 1990
from 129,180 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
127 / sq mi
+16%since 1990
from 109 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
30.5
+5%since 1990
from 29.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
125K138K151K164K178K1990201020202024McLean County
2024172K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,021
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,366 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,227
+57%since 1990
from $14,138 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
9.7%
−2.2 ptssince 1990
from 11.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$109,300
+27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $65,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$533
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $387 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
66.5%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 63.5% in 1990
33.5% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+11%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(121,219)
Black4.2%(5,459)
Hispanic / Latino1%(1,297)
Asian1.4%(1,774)
Diversity Score16.9%(21,768)
2000
White, non-Hispanic87.9%(132,224)
Black6.1%(9,189)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(3,833)
Asian2%(3,072)
Diversity Score25%(37,667)
Diversity Score
25
+49%since 1990
from 17 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.2%
+7.2 ptssince 1990
from 29.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
90.7%
+6.0 ptssince 1990
from 84.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
11.0%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 9.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.3 min
−33%since 1990
from 16.8 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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Compare McLean County to nearby counties

MCLEAN COUNTY VS
De Witt County
Income$71,678+52%
Home value$130,300+19%
Population15,118−91%
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MCLEAN COUNTY VS
Woodford County
Income$91,483+95%
Home value$197,600+81%
Population38,111−78%
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MCLEAN COUNTY VS
Livingston County
Income$73,790+57%
Home value$142,200+30%
Population35,057−80%
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MCLEAN COUNTY VS
Ford County
Income$62,439+33%
Home value$122,000+12%
Population13,216−92%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in McLean County, Illinois?

McLean County, Illinois has about 150,433 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in McLean County, Illinois earns about $47,021 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is McLean County, Illinois expensive?

In McLean County, Illinois, the median home is worth about $109,300, and the typical rent is about $533 a month.

How educated are people in McLean County, Illinois?

About 36.2% of adults age 25 and over in McLean County, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in McLean County, Illinois?

About 9.7% of people in McLean County, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has McLean County, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, McLean County, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 21,253 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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