Madison County (West) PUMA, IL

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2024 Population

137,988

US Senator

Dick Durbin

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tammy Duckworth

Democratic Party

2024 Median Age

40.8

0.73% 1-year decrease

2024 Poverty Rate

14.6%

2.34% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$64,477

0.641% 1-year decline

2024 Median Property Value

$130,400

6.1% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

62,004

0.89% 1-year decline

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3.98% of the households in Madison County (West) PUMA, 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.

98.9% of the residents in Madison County (West) PUMA, IL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Madison County (West) PUMA, IL are Lewis and Clark Community College (1,336 degrees awarded in 2024) and CALC Institute of Technology (40 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Madison County (West) PUMA, IL was $130,400, and the homeownership rate was 73.3%.

Most people in Madison County (West) PUMA, IL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Madison County (West) PUMA, IL was 2 cars per household.

Madison County (West) PUMA, IL borders Macoupin, Morgan, Jersey, Cass, Greene, Scott & Calhoun Counties PUMA, IL, Madison County (East) PUMA, IL, St. Clair County (Northwest) PUMA, IL, St. Charles County (Northeast) PUMA, MO, St. Louis County (Northeast) PUMA, MO, and St. Louis City (North) PUMA, MO.

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Population & Diversity

Madison County (West) PUMA, IL is home to a population of 138k people, from which 98.9% are citizens. As of 2024, 2.22% of Madison County (West) PUMA, IL residents were born outside of the country (3.07k people).

In 2024, there were 8.52 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (109k people) in Madison County (West) PUMA, IL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 12.8k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 6.97k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Madison County (West) PUMA, IL are Spanish (3,497 households), Korean (220 households), and Gujarati (211 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

70,076

Women

50.7%

68,018

Men

49.3%

The resident population of United States in 2024 was 138,094 inhabitants, with 49.3% men, and 50.7% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in Madison County (West) PUMA, IL.

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Citizenship

98.9%

2024 Citizenship

99.1%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 98.9% of Madison County (West) PUMA, IL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Madison County (West) PUMA, IL was 99.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Madison County (West) PUMA, IL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Madison County (West) PUMA, IL

White (Non-Hispanic)
109k ± 1.13k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
12.8k ± 1.02k
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
6.97k ± 873

Hispanic Population

6.9k people

5% of the people in Madison County (West) PUMA, IL are hispanic (6.9k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Madison County (West) PUMA, IL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
871 ± 722 people
Korea
293 ± 420 people
Guatemala
248 ± 386 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Madison County (West) PUMA, IL was Mexico, the natal country of 871 Madison County (West) PUMA, IL residents, followed by Korea with 293 and Guatemala with 248.

Foreign-Born Population

2.22%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

3.07k people

1.95%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

2.7k people

As of 2024, 2.22% of Madison County (West) PUMA, IL residents (3.07k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Madison County (West) PUMA, IL was 1.95%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Madison County (West) PUMA, IL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
3,497 households (2.68%)
Korean
220 households (0.169%)
Gujarati
211 households (0.162%)

3.98% of the households in Madison County (West) PUMA, IL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22.3%. 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.

In 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Madison County (West) PUMA, IL was Spanish. 2.68% of the households in Madison County (West) PUMA, IL reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,168 ± 407
Gulf War (2001-)
2,324 ± 428
Gulf War (1990s)
1,187 ± 260

Madison County (West) PUMA, IL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.36 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Madison County (West) PUMA, IL.

Health

94.3% of the population of Madison County (West) PUMA, IL has health coverage, with 46.4% on employee plans, 20.4% on Medicaid, 15.5% on Medicare, 10.6% on non-group plans, and 1.42% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Illinois see 1,264 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,264 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1189 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 297 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.4% were men and 50.6% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,264 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Illinois

Primary care physicians in Illinois see an average of 1,264 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,264 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23% under 18 years, 19.3% between 18 and 34 years, 38.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.4% were men and 50.6% were women.

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

Uninsured People

5.68%

Uninsured

46.4%

Employer Coverage

20.4%

Medicaid

15.5%

Medicare

10.6%

Non-Group

1.42%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Madison County (West) PUMA, IL declined by 1.09% from 5.74% to 5.68%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Madison County (West) PUMA, IL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Economy

The economy of Madison County (West) PUMA, IL employs 62k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Madison County (West) PUMA, IL were Restaurants & Food Services (4,012 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,750 people), and Construction (3,552 people), and the highest paying industries were Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($138,117), Petroleum refining ($129,130), and Architectural, engineering & related services ($125,350).

Males in Madison County (West) PUMA, IL have an average income that is 1.26 times higher than the average income of females, which is $55,477. The income inequality in Madison County (West) PUMA, IL (measured using the Gini index) is 0.407, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

30,750

Women

49.6%

31,254

Men

50.4%

The workforce of Madison County (West) PUMA, IL in 2024 was 62,004 people, with 49.6% woman, and 50.4% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Madison County (West) PUMA, IL.

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Occupations

62k

2024 Value

−0.89%

1 Year decline

± −0.89%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Madison County (West) PUMA, IL declined at a rate of −0.89%, from 62.6k employees to 62k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Madison County (West) PUMA, IL, are Retail salespersons (1,744 people), Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (1,607 people), and Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (1,565 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Madison County (West) PUMA, IL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Illinois.

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.

Industries

Employment by Industries

62k

2024 Value

−0.89%

1 Year decline

± −0.89%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Madison County (West) PUMA, IL declined at a rate of −0.89%, from 62.6k employees to 62k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Madison County (West) PUMA, IL, are Restaurants & Food Services (4,012 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,750 people), and Construction (3,552 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Madison County (West) PUMA, IL, though some of these residents may live in Madison County (West) PUMA, IL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$52,321

Median earning men ± $2,578

$39,809

Median earning women ± $1,556

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($81,339), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($78,236), and Manufacturing ($69,790).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Manufacturing ($63,075), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($54,965), and Public Administration ($53,750).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

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.

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

Voting results are not available for Madison County (West) PUMA, IL. Showing the available data for Illinois.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (54.4%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (43.5%)
Republican Party
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%).

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

Senator Elections

US Senators from Illinois

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Dick Durbin

Senator from Illinois

Assumed office on January 3, 1997

Tammy 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.

Education

In 2024, universities in Madison County (West) PUMA, IL awarded 1,376 degrees. The student population of Madison County (West) PUMA, IL in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 1,984 male students and 2,705 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Madison County (West) PUMA, IL are White (1,126 and 81.8%), Black or African American (118 and 8.58%), Unknown (48 and 3.49%), and Two or More Races (40 and 2.91%).

The largest universities in Madison County (West) PUMA, IL by number of degrees awarded are Lewis and Clark Community College (1,336 and 97.1%) and CALC Institute of Technology (40 and 2.91%).

The most popular majors in Madison County (West) PUMA, IL are Liberal Arts & Sciences (386 and 28.1%), Welding Technology (129 and 9.38%), and Biological & Physical Sciences (80 and 5.81%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2024 there were 4,689 students enrolled in Madison County (West) PUMA, IL, 42.3% men and 57.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,599 records, of which 58.1% were women and 41.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
181 degrees awarded
Biological & Physical Sciences
80 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
69 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Madison County (West) PUMA, IL was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 181 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Madison County (West) PUMA, IL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Lewis and Clark Community College
1,336 degrees awarded
CALC Institute of Technology
40 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Lewis and Clark Community College with 1,336 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2024, 538 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Madison County (West) PUMA, IL, which is 0.642 times less than the 838 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,126 degrees mean that there were 9.54 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 118 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.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($7,000) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Public, 2-year ($840) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

Public, 2-year ($1,120) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2024, 0.717% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.614% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Madison County (West) PUMA, IL in 2024 were High School or Equivalent (38.3k), Some college (27.7k), and Bachelors Degree (15.2k).

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 Madison County (West) PUMA, IL was $130,400 in 2024, which is 0.392 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $122,900 to $130,400, a 6.1% increase. The homeownership rate in Madison County (West) PUMA, IL is 73.3%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Madison County (West) PUMA, IL have an average commute time of 23.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Madison County (West) PUMA, IL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$130,400

Median Property Value 2024

±$4,245

$43,029

Median Property Taxes

±$1,585

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 Madison County (West) PUMA, IL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Madison County (West) PUMA, IL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

73.3%

Homeownership

2024

61%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 73.3% of the housing units in Madison County (West) PUMA, IL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 72.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Madison County (West) PUMA, IL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

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

$64,477

Median Household Income

± $1,903

58.7k

Number of Households

± 1,873

In 2024, the median household income of the 58.7k households in Madison County (West) PUMA, IL declined from $64,477 from the previous year's value of $64,893.

The following chart displays the households in Madison County (West) PUMA, 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.

Wage Distribution

0.407

2024 Wage GINI in Madison County (West) PUMA, IL

0.405

2023 Wage GINI in Madison County (West) PUMA, IL

In 2024, the income inequality in Madison County (West) PUMA, IL was 0.407 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.471% growth from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Madison County (West) PUMA, IL was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Madison County (West) PUMA, IL in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Madison County (West) PUMA, IL across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (78.8%)
Worked At Home (10.8%)
Carpooled (7.31%)

In 2024, 78.8% of workers in Madison County (West) PUMA, IL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10.8%) and those who carpooled to work (7.31%).

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

23.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Madison County (West) PUMA, IL have a shorter commute time (23.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.52% of the workforce in Madison County (West) PUMA, IL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Madison County (West) PUMA, IL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

14.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Madison County (West) PUMA, IL (19.9k out of 136k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Madison County (West) PUMA, 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.