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Macomb, IL · 1 counties · 25,916 residents (2025 est.) · 589.323 sq mi
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Macomb has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $52,795. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 5,993 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $107,500. At a median age of 34.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.9
US median: 38.9
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
26,920
−18%since 2000
from 32,913 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
46 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 56 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
34.9
+20%since 2000
from 29.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:25,916 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
26K29K31K34K36K1990201020202024Macomb
202427K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,795
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,141 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,219
+103%since 2000
from $15,890 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.9%
+14.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 19.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.466
+1%since 2010
from 0.462 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade11.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$107,500
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$761
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $393 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
63.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 63.1% in 2000
36.5% rent
Vacancy rate
12.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.1%
−21.6 ptssince 2009
from 65.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
+8%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
23
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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)
Segregation Score0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.2%(22,930)
Black5.6%(1,520)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(944)
Asian2.1%(561)
Other3.6%(965)
Diversity Score33.5%(9,029)
Segregation Score33.6%(9,048)
Diversity Score
34
+102%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
34
+1%since 2020
from 33 in 2020
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 26.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.2%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 86.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.6 min
+60%since 2000
from 11.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 73.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.6%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 9.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2011
from 58.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.8%
−32.0 ptssince 2009
from 64.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
50.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.2%
−43.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.4%
+4.8 ptssince 2012
from 10.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.4%
−82.8 ptssince 2013
from 90.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.0%
+11.3 ptssince 2017
from 72.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2016
from 93.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2016
from 1.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
In this metro

Principal cities

MacombCENTRAL14,530
What's inside

1 component county

McDonough CountyCENTRAL25,916
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Macomb, IL?

Macomb, IL has about 26,920 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Macomb, IL?

The typical household in Macomb, IL earns about $52,795 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Macomb, IL expensive?

In Macomb, IL, the median home is worth about $107,500, and the typical rent is about $761 a month.

How educated are people in Macomb, IL?

About 31.4% of adults age 25 and over in Macomb, IL hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Macomb, IL?

About 17.2% of people in Macomb, IL live below the federal poverty line.

Has Macomb, IL grown since 1990?

Yes, Macomb, IL has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 8,324 residents, a change of about -24 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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