McDonough County, Illinois
IL · FIPS 17109 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 26,920 | — | #1,581 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $52,795 | -29.7% | #2,611 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 34.9 years | -10.3% | #2,977 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $107,500 | -61.9% | #2,884 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $761 | -34.6% | #2,402 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.2% | +36.5% | #2,332 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
McDonough County has a population of 26,920, making it the #1,581 most populous county in the US. The median age is 34.9 years, which is 10.3% below the national median.
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The median household income in McDonough County is $52,795, ranking #2,611 out of 3,222 counties — 29.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 17.2% and unemployment stands at 7.9%.
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The median home value in McDonough County is $107,500 (-61.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $761/mo and the homeownership rate is 63.5%.
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92.6% of residents in McDonough County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.0% above the national rate.
About McDonough County, Illinois
McDonough County, Illinois has a total population of 26,920, making it the 1,581st most populous county in the United States. The median age in McDonough County is 34.9 years, which is 10.3% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in McDonough County is $52,795, which ranks #2,611 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 29.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 17.2%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 7.9%.
The median home value in McDonough County is $107,500, 61.9% below the national median. Renters in McDonough County pay a median gross rent of $761 per month. The homeownership rate is 63.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In McDonough County, 31.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 6.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 20.8 min.
McDonough County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 85.2% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (5.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.5%).
All data for McDonough 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.