McLean County PUMA, IL

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Population

173,219

0.00693% 1-year decline

Median Age

32.9

Poverty Rate

14.6%

Median Household Income

$65,813

1.92% 1-year growth

Median Property Value

$166,700

1.77% 1-year growth

Number of Employees

84,265

2.13% 1-year decline

About

In 2018, McLean County PUMA, IL had a population of 173k people with a median age of 32.9 and a median household income of $65,813. Between 2017 and 2018 the population of McLean County PUMA, IL declined from 173,231 to 173,219, a -0.00693% decrease and its median household income grew from $64,573 to $65,813, a 1.92% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in McLean County PUMA, IL are White (Non-Hispanic) (79.5%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (8.2%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (5.13%), White (Hispanic) (3.52%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.9%). 8.35% of the people in McLean County PUMA, IL speak a non-English language, and 95.6% are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in McLean County PUMA, IL are Illinois State University (5,760 degrees awarded in 2019), Heartland Community College (1,143 degrees), and Illinois Wesleyan University (434 degrees).

In 2018, the median property value in McLean County PUMA, IL was $166,700, and the homeownership rate was 64.1%. Most people in McLean County PUMA, IL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17.3 minutes. The average car ownership in McLean County PUMA, IL was 2 cars per household.

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Diversity

McLean County PUMA, IL is home to a population of 173k people, from which 95.6% are citizens. As of 2018, 6.97% of McLean County PUMA, IL residents were born outside of the country (12.1k people).

In 2018, there were 9.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (138k people) in McLean County PUMA, IL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 14.2k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 8.89k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common foreign languages spoken in McLean County PUMA, IL are Spanish (4,716 speakers), Telugu (1,609 speakers), and Hindi (1,416 speakers).

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in McLean County PUMA, IL

White (Non-Hispanic)
138k ± 277
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
14.2k ± 294
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
8.89k ± 357

4.81%

Hispanic Population

8.34k people

4.81% of the people in McLean County PUMA, IL are hispanic (8.34k people).

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

Non-English Speakers

Most Common Languages

Spanish
4,716 speakers (2.9%)
Telugu
1,609 speakers (0.988%)
Hindi
1,416 speakers (0.87%)

8.35% of McLean County PUMA, IL citizens are speakers of a non-English language, which is lower than the national average of 21.9%. In 2018, the most common non-English language spoken in McLean County PUMA, IL was Spanish. 2.9% of the overall population of McLean County PUMA, IL are native Spanish speakers. 0.988% speak Telugu and 0.87% speak Spanish, the next two most common languages.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

6.97%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

12.1k people

6.7%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

11.6k people

As of 2018, 6.97% of McLean County PUMA, IL residents (12.1k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2016, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in McLean County PUMA, IL was 6.7%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.3

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 1.1

In 2018, the median age of all people in McLean County PUMA, IL was 32.9. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 33, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 34. But people in McLean County PUMA, IL are getting getting older. In 2017, the average age of all McLean County PUMA, IL residents was 33.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

India
4,763 ± 1,671 people
Mexico
1,484 ± 942 people
China
870 ± 722 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of McLean County PUMA, IL was India, the natal country of 4,763 McLean County PUMA, IL residents, followed by Mexico with 1,484 and China with 870.

Citizenship

95.6%

2018 Citizenship

95.5%

2017 Citizenship

As of 2018, 95.6% of McLean County PUMA, IL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2017, the percentage of US citizens in McLean County PUMA, IL was 95.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,964 ± 249
Gulf War (2001-)
1,630 ± 257
Gulf War (1990s)
979 ± 182

McLean County PUMA, IL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.82 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

Median household income in McLean County PUMA, IL is $65,813. In 2018, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in McLean County PUMA, IL was Northfield & New Trier Townships PUMA, IL with a value of $130,036, followed by Vernon, Moraine, West Deerfield & Libertyville (Southeast) Townships PUMA, IL and Kane County (West) PUMA, IL, with respective values of $124,455 and $113,088.

Males in McLean County PUMA, IL have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $54,676. The income inequality in McLean County PUMA, IL (measured using the Gini index) is 0.477, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of McLean County PUMA, IL employs 84.3k people. The largest industries in McLean County PUMA, IL are Insurance carriers (11,046 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (7,355 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (5,386 people), and the highest paying industries are Real estate property managers, offices of real estate appraisers, and other activities related to real estate ($424,951), Veterinary services ($264,968), and Industrial & miscellaneous chemicals ($179,753).

Wages

Median Household Income

$65,813

2018 value

± $1,540

1.92%

1 Year Growth

± 3.61%

Households in McLean County PUMA, IL have a median annual income of $65,813, which is more than the median annual income of $61,937 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $64,573 in 2017, which represents a 1.92% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in McLean County PUMA, IL compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

$71,927

Average Male Salary in McLean County PUMA, IL

± $8,840

$54,676

Average Female Salary in McLean County PUMA, IL

± $7,118

In 2019, full-time male employees in McLean County PUMA, IL made 1.32 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in McLean County PUMA, IL by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in McLean County PUMA, IL

Asian
$73,095 ± $31,008
White
$52,013 ± $5,100
Other
$46,975 ± $100,695

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of McLean County PUMA, IL workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.41 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in McLean County PUMA, IL.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in McLean County PUMA, IL by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

0.477

2019 Wage GINI in McLean County PUMA, IL

0.476

2018 Wage GINI in McLean County PUMA, IL

In 2019, the income inequality in McLean County PUMA, IL was 0.477 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.312% growth from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for McLean County PUMA, IL was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in McLean County PUMA, IL in comparison to the national average.

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

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2018, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in McLean County PUMA, IL was Northfield & New Trier Townships PUMA, IL with a value of $130,036, followed by Vernon, Moraine, West Deerfield & Libertyville (Southeast) Townships PUMA, IL and Kane County (West) PUMA, IL, with respective values of $124,455 and $113,088.

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

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 18 - 24

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

14.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in McLean County PUMA, IL (24.2k out of 166k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 13.1%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
18,476 ± 1,065
Black
4,511 ± 524
Hispanic
1,693 ± 301

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in McLean County PUMA, IL is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

84.3k

2019 Value

-2.13%

1 Year decline

± -2.13%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in McLean County PUMA, IL declined at a rate of -2.13%, from 86.1k employees to 84.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in McLean County PUMA, IL, are Elementary & middle school teachers (2,354 people), Retail salespersons (2,166 people), and Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (1,985 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of McLean County PUMA, IL.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of McLean County PUMA, IL, by number of employees, are Elementary & middle school teachers (2,354 people), Retail salespersons (2,166 people), and Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (1,985 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, McLean County PUMA, IL has an unusually high number of residents working as Actuaries (8.54 times higher than expected), Insurance underwriters (8.39 times), and Tire builders (7.93 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of McLean County PUMA, IL, by average salary, are Physicians ($304,080), Property, real estate, & community association managers ($221,211), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers ($172,428).

Industries

Employment by Industries

84.3k

2019 Value

-2.13%

1 Year decline

± -2.13%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in McLean County PUMA, IL declined at a rate of -2.13%, from 86.1k employees to 84.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in McLean County PUMA, IL, are Insurance carriers (11,046 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (7,355 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (5,386 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of McLean County PUMA, IL, though some of these residents may live in McLean County PUMA, IL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in McLean County PUMA, IL, by number of employees, are Insurance carriers (11,046 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (7,355 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (5,386 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, McLean County PUMA, IL has an unusually high number of Farm supplies merchant wholesalers (10.9 times higher than expected), Insurance carriers (9.18 times), and Tire manufacturing (8.3 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in McLean County PUMA, IL, by average salary, are Real estate property managers, offices of real estate appraisers, and other activities related to real estate ($424,951), Veterinary services ($264,968), and Industrial & miscellaneous chemicals ($179,753).

Education

In 2019, universities in McLean County PUMA, IL awarded 7,459 degrees. The student population of McLean County PUMA, IL is skewed towards women, with 12,031 male students and 15,651 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in McLean County PUMA, IL are White (5,758 and 80.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (583 and 8.14%), Black or African American (408 and 5.7%), and Two or More Races (221 and 3.09%).

The largest universities in McLean County PUMA, IL by number of degrees awarded are Illinois State University (5,760 and 77.2%), Heartland Community College (1,143 and 15.3%), and Illinois Wesleyan University (434 and 5.82%).

The most popular majors in McLean County PUMA, IL are Liberal Arts & Sciences (563 and 7.55%), Accounting (330 and 4.42%), and General Marketing & Marketing Management (291 and 3.9%).

The median tuition costs in McLean County PUMA, IL are $49,284 for private four year colleges, and $10,547 and $18,138 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

General Finance
269 degree-majorss awarded
Accounting
264 degree-majorss awarded
General Marketing & Marketing Management
291 degree-majorss awarded

In 2015, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in McLean County PUMA, IL was General Finance with 269 degree-majorss awarded.

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

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Illinois State University
5,760 degrees awarded
Heartland Community College
1,143 degrees awarded
Illinois Wesleyan University
434 degrees awarded

$10,547

Median In-State Public

$49,284

Median Private

In 2019, the McLean County PUMA, IL institution with the largest number of graduating students was Illinois State University with 5,760 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

3,071

Degrees Awarded to Men

4,388

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2019, 3,071 men were awarded degrees from institutions in McLean County PUMA, IL, which is 0.7 times less than the 4,388 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the institutions in McLean County PUMA, IL by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
5,758 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
583 degrees awarded
Black or African American
408 degrees awarded

In 2019 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in McLean County PUMA, IL was White students. These 5,758 degrees mean that there were 9.88 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 583 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in McLean County PUMA, IL was $166,700 in 2018, which is 0.726 times smaller than the national average of $229,700. Between 2017 and 2018 the median property value increased from $163,800 to $166,700, a 1.77% increase. The homeownership rate in McLean County PUMA, IL is 64.1%, which is higher than the national average of 63.9%. People in McLean County PUMA, IL have an average commute time of 17.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in McLean County PUMA, IL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$166,700

2018 Median

± $1,908

$163,800

2017 Median

± $1,804

In 2018, the median property value in McLean County PUMA, IL grew to to $166,700 from the previous year's value of $163,800.

The following charts display, first, the property values in McLean County PUMA, IL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In McLean County PUMA, IL the largest share of households have a property value in the N/A range.

Household Income

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

$65,813

Median Household Income

± $1,540

66.2k

Number of Households

± 1,586

In 2018, the median household income of the 66.2k households in McLean County PUMA, IL grew to $65,813 from the previous year's value of $64,573.

The following chart displays the households in McLean County 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.

Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

This chart shows the households in McLean County PUMA, IL distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In McLean County PUMA, IL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

Rent vs Own

64.1%

2018 Homeownership

64.9%

2017 Homeownership

In 2018, 64.1% of the housing units in McLean County PUMA, IL were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 64.9%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in McLean County PUMA, IL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

17.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in McLean County PUMA, IL have a shorter commute time (17.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.3 minutes). Additionally, 1.05% of the workforce in McLean County PUMA, IL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2018

Drove Alone (80.6%)
Carpooled (8.57%)
Worked At Home (4.25%)

In 2018, 80.6% of workers in McLean County PUMA, IL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.57%) and those who worked at home (4.25%).

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.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in McLean County PUMA, IL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in McLean County PUMA, IL have 2 cars, followed by 1 car.

Health

96.2% of the population of McLean County PUMA, IL has health coverage, with 59.2% on employee plans, 11.4% on Medicaid, 9.77% on Medicare, 15.1% on non-group plans, and 0.749% on military or VA plans.

Comparing across all counties in the state, St. Clair County and Stephenson County have the highest prevalence of diabetes (12.7%). Additionally, Stephenson County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (35.7%)

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Coverage

3.79%

Uninsured

59.2%

Employer Coverage

11.4%

Medicaid

9.77%

Medicare

15.1%

Non-Group

0.749%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2018, the percent of uninsured citizens in McLean County PUMA, IL declined by 29.8% from 5.4% to 3.79%.

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

Health Risks

Data available at the county level.

Most at risk counties

St. Clair County
12.7% prevalence
Stephenson County
12.7% prevalence
Alexander County
12% prevalence

St. Clair County and Stephenson County have the highest prevalence of diabetes in false, at 12.7%.

The following map shows the prevalence of diabetes in false by county over multiple years.

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