Macon County, IL

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    2024 Population
    101,849
    US Senator
    Dick Durbin
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Tammy Duckworth
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    40.6
    0.734% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    15%
    2.35% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $62,666
    0.347% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $127,300
    4.52% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    44,035
    0.344% 1-year growth

    About

    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.

    98.6% of the residents in Macon County, IL are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Macon County, IL are Richland Community College (666 degrees awarded in 2024), Millikin University (447 degrees), and Reflections Academy of Beauty (14 degrees).

    In 2024, the median property value in Macon County, IL was $127,300, and the homeownership rate was 70.2%.

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    Population & Diversity

    Macon County, IL is home to a population of 102k people, from which 98.6% are citizens. As of 2024, 2.75% of Macon County, IL residents were born outside of the country (2.8k people).

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    98.6%
    2024 Citizenship
    98.5%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 98.6% of Macon County, IL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Macon County, IL was 98.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Illinois.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      637,284 ± 19,101 people
    2. India
      166,788 ± 9,961 people
    3. Poland
      117,148 ± 8,364 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Illinois was Mexico, the natal country of 637,284 Illinois residents, followed by India with 166,788 and Poland with 117,148.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    2.75%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    2.8k people
    2.76%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    2.83k people

    As of 2024, 2.75% of Macon County, IL residents (2.8k 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 Macon County, IL was 2.76%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      1,956 ± 301
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      1,147 ± 199
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      475 ± 128

    Macon County, IL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.71 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    95.9% of the population of Macon County, IL has health coverage, with 46.6% on employee plans, 21.5% on Medicaid, 16.2% on Medicare, 10.5% on non-group plans, and 1.17% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Macon County, IL see 1,126 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,126 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1611 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 538 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.3% were men and 51.7% 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 0% change from the previous year (1,126 patients).

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    Location of Health Services Facilities

    Health Service Type
    Top 5 Health Facilities Servicing the Greatest Number of Households
    1. Health Practice Name

      12345 Community Center Dr., Hayward, CA 94540 Census Tract # 4001

    2. Health Practice Name

      12345 Community Center Dr., Hayward, CA 94540 Census Tract # 4002

    3. Health Practice Name

      12345 Community Center Dr., Hayward, CA 94540 Census Tract # 4003

    4. Health Practice Name

      12345 Community Center Dr., Hayward, CA 94540 Census Tract # 4004

    5. Health Practice Name

      12345 Community Center Dr., Hayward, CA 94540 Census Tract # 4005

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.2% under 18 years, 19.1% between 18 and 34 years, 35.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.8% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.3% were men and 51.7% were women.

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    Uninsured People

    4.08%
    Uninsured
    46.6%
    Employer Coverage
    21.5%
    Medicaid
    16.2%
    Medicare
    10.5%
    Non-Group
    1.17%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Macon County, IL declined by 0.966% from 4.12% to 4.08%.

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

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    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

    Indicator

    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 5.54 in Macon County, IL.

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    Health Behaviors

    Indicator

    In 2025, 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 37.1% in Macon County, IL.

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    Clinical Care

    Indicator

    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 5.44% in Macon County, IL.

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    Economy

    The economy of Macon County, IL employs 44k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Macon County, IL were Manufacturing (7,613 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (6,354 people), and Retail Trade (4,783 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($82,917), Public Administration ($72,708), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($61,674).

    Employment

    Occupations

    44k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,504
    0.344%
    1 Year growth
    ± 4.86%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Macon County, IL grew at a rate of 0.344%, from 43.9k employees to 44k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Macon County, IL, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (5,100 people), Management Occupations (4,228 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (3,882 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

    44k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,504
    0.344%
    1 Year growth
    ± 4.86%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Macon County, IL grew at a rate of 0.344%, from 43.9k employees to 44k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Macon County, IL, are Manufacturing (7,613 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (6,354 people), and Retail Trade (4,783 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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    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.

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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

    Voting results are not available for Macon County, IL. Showing the available data for Illinois.
    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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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Macon County, IL awarded 1,127 degrees. The student population of Macon County, IL in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 1,597 male students and 2,417 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Macon County, IL are White (800 and 72.7%), Black or African American (167 and 15.2%), Hispanic or Latino (58 and 5.27%), and Two or More Races (44 and 4%).

    The median tuition cost for private four year colleges is $26,000.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
    Measure

    In 2024 in Macon County, IL, the percentage of applicants admitted was 66.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 9.97%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 4,014 (39.8% men and 60.2% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 4,014 students enrolled in Macon County, IL, 39.8% men and 60.2% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,467 records, of which 59.9% were women and 40.1% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. Registered Nursing
      31 degrees awarded
    2. General Drama & Theater Arts
      21 degrees awarded
    3. General Business Administration & Management
      18 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Macon County, IL was Registered Nursing with 31 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
      666 degrees awarded
    2. Millikin University
      447 degrees awarded
    3. Reflections Academy of Beauty
      14 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Richland Community College with 666 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 458 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Macon County, IL, which is 0.685 times less than the 669 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 800 degrees mean that there were 4.79 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 167 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 ($26,000) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($792) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

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

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

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Macon County, IL was $127,300 in 2024, which is 0.383 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $121,800 to $127,300, a 4.52% increase. The homeownership rate in Macon County, IL is 70.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65.2%.

    In 2025, 11.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Macon County, IL. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator grew 0.203%.

    Housing

    Property

    $127,300
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$4,307
    $30,493
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$1,142

    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

    70.2%
    Homeownership
    2024
    63.3%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 70.2% of the housing units in Macon County, IL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 69.8%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Macon County, IL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $62,666
    Median Household Income
    ± $2,127
    N/A
    Number of Households
    ± N/A

    In 2024, the median household income of the N/A households in Macon County, IL grew to $62,666 from the previous year's value of $62,449.

    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.
    0.471
    2024 Wage GINI in Illinois
    0.474
    2023 Wage GINI in Illinois

    In 2024, the income inequality in Illinois was 0.471 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.55% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Illinois was lower than than the national average of 0.474. 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 2024
    1. Drove Alone (80.8%)
    2. Worked At Home (8.32%)
    3. Carpooled (6.82%)

    In 2024, 80.8% of workers in Macon County, IL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (8.32%) and those who carpooled to work (6.82%).

    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.

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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 2025, 11.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Macon County, IL. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator grew 0.203%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    15% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Macon County, IL (14.8k out of 98.9k 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 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 2025, 22.6% of the children was living in poverty in Macon County, IL. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 12.2%.

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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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