CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 5.01
Illinois · Macon County · 734 residents · 0.258 sq mi
Notable rankings
#24lowest low income in IL#271 US$17,196#47lowest low rent in IL#1118 US$555#278lowest short commute in IL17.7 min#346lowest low broadband in IL81.4%TRACT SHAPE · Macon County, IL
The short version
Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. The poverty rate of 56.3% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
12% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
734
Unchangedsince 2020
from 734 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,845 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2020
from 2,845 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
41.3
−2%since 2020
from 42.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
2024734
Section 02
Income & economy
Per capita income
$20,905
−6%since 2020
from $22,222 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
13.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 8.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
56.3%
+12.1 ptssince 2020
from 44.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.627
+28%since 2020
from 0.489 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade17.3%
Retail trade13.6%
Other services6.2%
Public administration6.2%
Information4.9%
Finance & insurance2.5%
Education & health services2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$110,200
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$555
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $534 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
12.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 17.8% in 2020
88.0% rent
Vacancy rate
24.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 22.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−36.0 ptssince 2020
from 36.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.6%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 28.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic34.1%(250)
Black48.9%(359)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian4.6%(34)
Other12.4%(91)
Diversity Score78.4%(576)
2024
White, non-Hispanic24.1%(177)
Black58.9%(432)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(31)
Asian3%(22)
Other9.8%(72)
Diversity Score72.9%(535)
Diversity Score
73
−7%since 2020
from 78 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
14.6%
+7.0 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.9%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 89.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
17.7 min
−31%since 2020
from 25.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.9%
+7.5 ptssince 2020
from 73.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−14.1 ptssince 2020
from 14.1% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.5%
+11.3 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
58.7%
+9.0 ptssince 2020
from 49.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
32.8%
+10.1 ptssince 2020
from 22.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
44.4%
−13.1 ptssince 2020
from 57.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
31.5%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 36.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
15.4%
−14.6 ptssince 2020
from 30.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.2%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 43.9% in 2020
Female
50.8%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 56.1% in 2020
Foreign born
3.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.6%
−8.2 ptssince 2020
from 22.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.4%
−7.5 ptssince 2020
from 10.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.4%
+17.8 ptssince 2020
from 63.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 734 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $110,200, and the typical rent is about $555 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 14.6% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 56.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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Macon CountyDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024