Macomb, IL

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2023 Population

15,006

1.32% 1-year decline

US Senator

N/ADick Durbin

Democratic Party

US Senator

N/ATammy Duckworth

Democratic Party

2023 Poverty Rate

29.5%

6.36% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$39,753

13.4% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$99,800

3.85% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Macomb, IL had a population of 15k people with a median age of N/A and a median household income of $39,753. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Macomb, IL declined from 15,207 to 15,006, a −1.32% decrease and its median household income grew from $35,064 to $39,753, a 13.4% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Macomb, IL are White (Non-Hispanic) (79.8%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (9.52%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.16%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.2%), and White (Hispanic) (1.89%).

None of the households in Macomb, IL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.2% of the residents in Macomb, IL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in N/A are Western Illinois University (2,032 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2023, the median property value in Macomb, IL was $99,800, and the homeownership rate was 46.2%.

Most people in Macomb, IL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 14.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Macomb, IL was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Macomb, IL is home to a population of 15k people, from which 98.2% are citizens. As of 2023, 3.92% of Macomb, IL residents were born outside of the country (588 people).

In 2023, there were 8.38 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (12k people) in Macomb, IL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.43k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 474 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.2%

2023 Citizenship

98.7%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 98.2% of Macomb, IL residents were US citizens, which is approximately the same as the national average of N/A%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Macomb, IL was 98.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Macomb, IL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Macomb, IL

White (Non-Hispanic)
12k ± 240
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
1.43k ± 133
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
474 ± 189

Hispanic Population

750 people

5% of the people in Macomb, IL are hispanic (750 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Macomb, IL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Macomb, IL.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
622,347 ± 18,890 people
India
165,336 ± 9,918 people
Poland
123,006 ± 8,569 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Macomb, IL was Mexico, the natal country of 622,347 Macomb, IL residents, followed by India with 165,336 and Poland with 123,006.

Foreign-Born Population

3.92%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

588 people

4.38%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

666 people

As of 2023, 3.92% of Macomb, IL residents (588 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of N/A%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Macomb, IL was 4.38%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Macomb, IL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
148 ± 77
Gulf War (2001-)
112 ± 62
Gulf War (1990s)
88 ± 66

Macomb, IL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.32 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Macomb, IL employs N/A people. The largest industries in Macomb, IL are , and the highest paying industries are .

Males in Illinois have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $66,581. The income inequality in Illinois (measured using the Gini index) is N/A, which is N/A than the national average.

Employment

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The most common job groups, by number of people living in Macomb, IL, are . This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Macomb, IL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Illinois (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

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The most common employment sectors for those who live in Macomb, IL, are . This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Macomb, IL, though some of these residents may live in Macomb, IL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Employment by Industry Sector

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The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in N/A.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Illinois went to Kamala Harris with 54.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.43%).

Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are the senators currently representing the state of Illinois. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Illinois is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2024 Election Results

N/AKamala Harris (54.4%)
Democratic Party
N/ADonald J. Trump (43.5%)
Republican Party
N/ARobert Kennedy (1.43%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Illinois went to Kamala Harris with 54.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.43%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Illinois for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Illinois

N/ADick Durbin

Senator from Illinois

Assumed office on January 3, 1997

N/ATammy Duckworth

Senator from Illinois

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are the senators currently representing Illinois.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Illinois over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Illinois

Illinois is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Illinois have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

Most students graduating from Universities in Macomb, IL are White (1,133 and 69.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (196 and 12.1%), Black or African American (180 and 11.1%), and Unknown (40 and 2.47%).

The median tuition cost in N/A for a public four year colleges is $9,359 for in-state students and $9,359 for out-of-state students.

Completions

Universities

Gender

Western Illinois University

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

2,032 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Western Illinois University with 2,032 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In N/A, N/A men were awarded degrees from institutions in Macomb, IL, which is N/A times N/A than the N/A female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,133 degrees mean that there were 5.78 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 196 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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In N/A, N/A% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while N/A% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Macomb, IL was $99,800 in 2023, which is NaNN times the same as the national average of N/A. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $103,800 to $99,800, a 3.85% decrease. The homeownership rate in Macomb, IL is 46.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of N/A%.

People in Macomb, IL have an average commute time of 14.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Macomb, IL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Macomb, IL is $39,753. In N/A, the place with the highest median household income in Macomb, IL was Census Tract 107 with a value of $61,964, followed by Census Tract 106 and Census Tract 109, with respective values of $46,050 and $40,693.

Housing

Property

$99,800

Median Property Value 2023

±$10,675

$2,949

Median Property Taxes

±$368

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Macomb, IL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Macomb, IL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 107
Census Tract 106
Census Tract 109

In N/A, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Macomb, IL was Census Tract 107 with a value of $61,964, followed by Census Tract 106 and Census Tract 109, with respective values of $46,050 and $40,693.

The following map shows all of the places in Macomb, IL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$39,753

Median Household Income

± $3,208

6.38k

Number of Households

± 580

In 2023, the median household income of the 6.38k households in Macomb, IL grew to $39,753 from the previous year's value of $35,064.

The following chart displays the households in Macomb, IL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the N/A range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Macomb, IL is from Macomb, IL.

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This chart shows the number of workers in Macomb, IL across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (74.3%)
Carpooled (8.45%)
Walked (8.17%)

In 2023, 74.3% of workers in Macomb, IL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.45%) and those who walked to work (8.17%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

14.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Macomb, IL have a shorter commute time (14.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, N/A% of the workforce in Macomb, IL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Macomb, IL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Macomb, IL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Macomb, IL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

29.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Macomb, IL (3.69k out of 12.5k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Males 25 - 34.

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The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

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Health

94.1% of the population of Macomb, IL has health coverage, with 47% on employee plans, 20.3% on Medicaid, 11% on Medicare, 14.3% on non-group plans, and 1.5% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in McDonough County, IL see 2253 patients per year on average, which represents a 6.27% increase from the previous year (2120 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2981 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 447 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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2,253 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in McDonough County, IL

Primary care physicians in McDonough County, IL see an average of 2,253 patients per year. This represents a 6.27% increase from the previous year (2,120 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in McDonough County, IL in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.6% under 18 years, 39.6% between 18 and 34 years, 25.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46% were men and 54% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

5.87%

Uninsured

47%

Employer Coverage

20.3%

Medicaid

11%

Medicare

14.3%

Non-Group

1.5%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Macomb, IL grew by 16.8% from 5.03% to 5.87%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Macomb, IL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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