Macoupin County, Illinois
IL · FIPS 17117 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 44,350 | — | #1,113 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $70,805 | -5.8% | #1,138 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 44.2 years | +13.6% | #885 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $138,200 | -51.0% | #2,407 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $801 | -31.1% | #2,085 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.1% | +3.6% | #1,539 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Macoupin County has a population of 44,350, making it the #1,113 most populous county in the US. The median age is 44.2 years, which is 13.6% above the national median.
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The median household income in Macoupin County is $70,805, ranking #1,138 out of 3,222 counties — 5.8% below the national median. The poverty rate is 13.1% and unemployment stands at 3.7%.
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The median home value in Macoupin County is $138,200 (-51.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $801/mo and the homeownership rate is 78.5%.
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95.9% of residents in Macoupin County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.6% above the national rate.
About Macoupin County, Illinois
Macoupin County, Illinois has a total population of 44,350, making it the 1,113th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Macoupin County is 44.2 years, which is 13.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Macoupin County is $70,805, which ranks #1,138 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 5.8% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.1%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7%.
The median home value in Macoupin County is $138,200, 51.0% below the national median. Renters in Macoupin County pay a median gross rent of $801 per month. The homeownership rate is 78.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Macoupin County, 20.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 39.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 29.8 min.
Macoupin County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 93.5% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.0%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (1.5%).
All data for Macoupin 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.