Macon County, Illinois
IL · FIPS 17115 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 101,849 | — | #610 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $62,666 | -16.6% | #1,830 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.6 years | +4.4% | #1,914 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $127,300 | -54.8% | #2,544 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $847 | -27.2% | #1,770 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.0% | +19.0% | #1,947 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Macon County has a population of 101,849, making it the #610 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.6 years, which is 4.4% above the national median.
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The median household income in Macon County is $62,666, ranking #1,830 out of 3,222 counties — 16.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 15.0% and unemployment stands at 6.8%.
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The median home value in Macon County is $127,300 (-54.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $847/mo and the homeownership rate is 70.2%.
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95.9% of residents in Macon County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.6% above the national rate.
About Macon County, Illinois
Macon County, Illinois has a total population of 101,849, making it the 610th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Macon County is 40.6 years, which is 4.4% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Macon County is $62,666, which ranks #1,830 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 16.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 15.0%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.8%.
The median home value in Macon County is $127,300, 54.8% below the national median. Renters in Macon County pay a median gross rent of $847 per month. The homeownership rate is 70.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Macon County, 24.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 27.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 21.4 min.
Macon County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 73.3% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (16.2%) and Two or More Races (5.6%).
All data for Macon County, Illinois comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.