McLean County, Illinois
IL · FIPS 17113 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 171,556 | — | #399 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $79,905 | +6.3% | #589 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 34.3 years | -11.8% | #3,012 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $208,400 | -26.1% | #1,322 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,009 | -13.2% | #960 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.9% | +2.5% | #1,507 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
McLean County has a population of 171,556, making it the #399 most populous county in the US. The median age is 34.3 years, which is 11.8% below the national median.
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The median household income in McLean County is $79,905, ranking #589 out of 3,222 counties — 6.3% above the national median. The poverty rate is 12.9% and unemployment stands at 3.1%.
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The median home value in McLean County is $208,400 (-26.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,009/mo and the homeownership rate is 65.1%.
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95.4% of residents in McLean County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.0% above the national rate.
About McLean County, Illinois
McLean County, Illinois has a total population of 171,556, making it the 399th most populous county in the United States. The median age in McLean County is 34.3 years, which is 11.8% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in McLean County is $79,905, which ranks #589 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 6.3% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.9%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1%.
The median home value in McLean County is $208,400, 26.1% below the national median. Renters in McLean County pay a median gross rent of $1,009 per month. The homeownership rate is 65.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In McLean County, 47.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 40.1% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 20.3 min.
McLean County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 76.2% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (8.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.4%).
All data for McLean 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.