Macon County, IL

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2023 Population
102,591
0.918% 1-year decline
US Senator
Dick Durbin
Democratic Party
US Senator
Tammy Duckworth
Democratic Party
2023 Median Age
40.9
0.491% 1-year increase
2023 Poverty Rate
14.6%
5.31% 1-year decrease
2023 Median Household Income
$62,449
4.74% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$121,800
1.67% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
43,884
2.32% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Macon County, IL had a population of 103k people with a median age of 40.9 and a median household income of $62,449. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Macon County, IL declined from 103,542 to 102,591, a −0.918% decrease and its median household income grew from $59,622 to $62,449, a 4.74% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Macon County, IL are White (Non-Hispanic) (73.9%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (17%), Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (4.15%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.39%), and White (Hispanic) (1.24%).

None of the households in Macon County, 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.

98.5% of the residents in Macon County, IL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Macon County, IL are Richland Community College (793 degrees awarded in 2023), Millikin University (485 degrees), and Reflections Academy of Beauty (15 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Macon County, IL was $121,800, and the homeownership rate was 69.8%.

Most people in Macon County, IL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Macon County, IL was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Macon County, IL is home to a population of 103k people, from which 98.5% are citizens. As of 2023, 2.76% of Macon County, IL residents were born outside of the country (2.83k people).

In 2023, there were 4.34 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (75.9k people) in Macon County, IL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 17.5k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 4.25k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.5%
2023 Citizenship
98.6%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 98.5% of Macon County, IL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Macon County, IL was 98.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Macon County, IL
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    75.9k ± 200
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    17.5k ± 643
  3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
    4.25k ± 608
2.75%
Hispanic Population
2.82k people

In 2023, there were 4.34 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (75.9k people) in Macon County, IL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 17.5k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 4.25k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

2.75% of the people in Macon County, IL are hispanic (2.82k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Macon County, IL as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    633,244 ± 19,044 people
  2. India
    161,770 ± 9,812 people
  3. Poland
    119,556 ± 8,449 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Illinois was Mexico, the natal country of 633,244 Illinois residents, followed by India with 161,770 and Poland with 119,556.

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Foreign-Born Population

2.76%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
2.83k people
2.49%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
2.58k people

As of 2023, 2.76% of Macon County, IL residents (2.83k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Macon County, IL was 2.49%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    2,196 ± 241
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    1,005 ± 244
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    514 ± 152

Macon County, IL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.19 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Macon County, IL employs 43.9k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Macon County, IL were Manufacturing (7,883 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (6,344 people), and Retail Trade (4,785 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($80,625), Public Administration ($72,426), and Management of Companies & Enterprises ($63,750).

Employment

Occupations

43.9k
2023 Value
± 1,527
−2.32%
1 Year decline
± 4.94%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Macon County, IL declined at a rate of −2.32%, from 44.9k employees to 43.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Macon County, IL, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (5,338 people), Management Occupations (4,300 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (4,095 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Macon County, IL.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

43.9k
2023 Value
± 1,527
−2.32%
1 Year decline
± 4.94%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Macon County, IL declined at a rate of −2.32%, from 44.9k employees to 43.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Macon County, IL, are Manufacturing (7,883 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (6,344 people), and Retail Trade (4,785 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Macon County, IL, though some of these residents may live in Macon County, IL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$53,206
Median earning men ± $1,713
$37,601
Median earning women ± $1,737

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($73,800), Information ($63,750), and Manufacturing ($62,779).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($68,750), Public Administration ($67,431), and Wholesale Trade ($61,917).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.47%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 6.03M people employed in Illinois. This represents a 2.47% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Illinois.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments
  1. 174
    Other Services (except Public Administration)
  2. 135
    Retail Trade
  3. 111
    Construction

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Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll
  1. $792k
    Manufacturing
  2. $479k
    Health Care and Social Assistance
  3. $455k
    Management of Companies and Enterprises

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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

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2024 Election Results
  1. Kamala Harris (54.4%)
    Democratic Party
  2. Donald J. Trump (43.5%)
    Republican Party
  3. Robert 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%).

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Senator Elections

US Senators from Illinois

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Dick Durbin
Senator from Illinois2
Assumed office on January 3, 1997
Tammy Duckworth
Senator from Illinois3
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.

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US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Illinois

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

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Education

In 2023, universities in Macon County, IL awarded 1,293 degrees. The student population of Macon County, IL in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 1,472 male students and 2,430 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Macon County, IL are White (915 and 72.3%), followed by Black or African American (205 and 16.2%), Hispanic or Latino (61 and 4.82%), and Two or More Races (45 and 3.56%).

The largest universities in Macon County, IL by number of degrees awarded are Richland Community College (793 and 61.3%), Millikin University (485 and 37.5%), and Reflections Academy of Beauty (15 and 1.16%).

The most popular majors in Macon County, IL are Liberal Arts & Sciences (182 and 14.1%), Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (127 and 9.82%), and Registered Nursing (78 and 6.03%).

The median tuition cost in Macon County, IL for private four year colleges is $42,778.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2023 in Macon County, IL, the percentage of applicants admitted was 54.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 15.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 3,902 (37.7% men and 62.3% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 3,902 students enrolled in Macon County, IL, 37.7% men and 62.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,475 records, of which 61.8% were women and 38.2% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. Registered Nursing
    50 degrees awarded
  2. Music Teacher Education
    24 degrees awarded
  3. Elementary Education & Teaching
    22 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Macon County, IL was Registered Nursing with 50 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Macon County, IL according to their major.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. Richland Community College
    793 degrees awarded
  2. Millikin University
    485 degrees awarded
  3. Reflections Academy of Beauty
    15 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Richland Community College with 793 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 475 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Macon County, IL, which is 0.581 times less than the 818 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 915 degrees mean that there were 4.46 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 205 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($42,778) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($792) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($1,400) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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In 2023, 1.23% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.11% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (2.6M), Bachelors Degree (2.12M), and Some college (2.1M).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Macon County, IL was $121,800 in 2023, which is 0.401 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $119,800 to $121,800, a 1.67% increase. The homeownership rate in Macon County, IL is 69.8%, which is higher than the national average of 65%.

People in Macon County, IL have an average commute time of 18.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Macon County, IL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Macon County, IL is $62,449. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Macon County, IL was Census Tract 29.01, Macon County, IL with a value of $117,396, followed by Census Tract 25, Macon County, IL and Census Tract 23, Macon County, IL, with respective values of $107,533 and $99,207.

In 2024, 12.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Macon County, IL. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator grew 0.763%.

Housing

Property

$121,800
Median Property Value 2023
±$3,571
$30,267
Median Property Taxes
±$1,129

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 Macon County, IL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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Rent vs Own

69.8%
Homeownership
2023
64.2%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 69.8% of the housing units in Macon County, IL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 68.9%.

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Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity
Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 29.01, Macon County, IL
  2. Census Tract 25, Macon County, IL
  3. Census Tract 23, Macon County, IL

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Macon County, IL was Census Tract 29.01, Macon County, IL with a value of $117,396, followed by Census Tract 25, Macon County, IL and Census Tract 23, Macon County, IL, with respective values of $107,533 and $99,207.

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

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$62,449
Median Household Income
± $2,164
43.3k
Number of Households
± 1,426

In 2023, the median household income of the 43.3k households in Macon County, IL grew to $62,449 from the previous year's value of $59,622.

The following chart displays the households in Macon County, 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 $75k - $100k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Macon County, IL is from Illinois.
0.474
2023 Wage GINI in Illinois
0.477
2022 Wage GINI in Illinois

In 2023, the income inequality in Illinois was 0.474 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.554% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Illinois was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Illinois in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (82.4%)
  2. Worked At Home (7.48%)
  3. Carpooled (6.46%)

In 2023, 82.4% of workers in Macon County, IL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (7.48%) and those who carpooled to work (6.46%).

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Commute Time

18.9 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Macon County, IL have a shorter commute time (18.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.29% of the workforce in Macon County, IL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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

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Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2024, 12.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Macon County, IL. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator grew 0.763%.

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Poverty & Diversity

14.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Macon County, IL (14.6k out of 99.4k 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 Females 35 - 44 and then Females 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Macon County, IL is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

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.

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Children in Poverty

In 2024, 20.5% of the children was living in poverty in Macon County, IL. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator declined 14.3%.

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Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 390 in Macon County, IL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 147 per 100,000 population.

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Health

95.9% of the population of Macon County, IL has health coverage, with 48.2% on employee plans, 20.7% on Medicaid, 15.7% on Medicare, 10.4% on non-group plans, and 0.962% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Macon County, IL see 1,126 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.74% increase from the previous year (1,096 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1611 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 587 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.1% were men and 51.9% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,126 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Macon County, IL

Primary care physicians in Macon County, IL see an average of 1,126 patients per year. This represents a 2.74% increase from the previous year (1,096 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.3% under 18 years, 18.8% between 18 and 34 years, 36.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.1% were men and 51.9% were women.

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Uninsured People

4.12%
Uninsured
48.2%
Employer Coverage
20.7%
Medicaid
15.7%
Medicare
10.4%
Non-Group
0.962%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Macon County, IL declined by 14.5% from 4.82% to 4.12%.

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Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2024, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 68.1 in Macon County, IL.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2024, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 38.7% in Macon County, IL.

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Clinical Care

Indicator

In 2024, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 6.23% in Macon County, IL.

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