Macon County, IL

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2022 Population

103,542

0.756% 1-year decline

US Senator

Dick Durbin

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tammy Duckworth

Democratic Party

2022 Median Age

40.7

0.245% 1-year decrease

2022 Poverty Rate

15.5%

0.849% 1-year increase

2022 Median Household Income

$59,622

6.56% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$119,800

13.1% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

44,928

0.547% 1-year decline

About

In 2022, Macon County, IL had a population of 104k people with a median age of 40.7 and a median household income of $59,622. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Macon County, IL declined from 104,331 to 103,542, a −0.756% decrease and its median household income grew from $55,954 to $59,622, a 6.56% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Macon County, IL are White (Non-Hispanic) (74.8%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (16.9%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.09%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.35%), and White (Hispanic) (1.27%).

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 (806 degrees awarded in 2022), Millikin University (474 degrees), and Reflections Academy of Beauty (475653) (14 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in Macon County, IL was $119,800, and the homeownership rate was 68.9%.

Most people in Macon County, IL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Macon County, IL was 2 cars per household.

Macon County, IL borders Christian County, IL, De Witt County, IL, Logan County, IL, Moultrie County, IL, Piatt County, IL, Sangamon County, IL, and Shelby County, IL.

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Population & Diversity

Macon County, IL is home to a population of 104k people, from which 98.6% are citizens. As of 2022, 2.49% of Macon County, IL residents were born outside of the country (2.58k people).

In 2022, there were 4.42 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (77.4k people) in Macon County, IL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 17.5k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 4.23k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.6%

2022 Citizenship

98.7%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 98.6% of Macon County, IL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Macon County, IL was 98.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Macon County, IL

White (Non-Hispanic)
77.4k ± 126
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
17.5k ± 665
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
4.23k ± 663

2.52%

Hispanic Population

2.61k people

2.52% of the people in Macon County, IL are hispanic (2.61k people).

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

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Illinois.

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 Illinois was Mexico, the natal country of 622,347 Illinois residents, followed by India with 165,336 and Poland with 123,006.

Foreign-Born Population

2.49%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

2.58k people

2.41%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

2.51k people

As of 2022, 2.49% of Macon County, IL residents (2.58k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Macon County, IL was 2.41%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,315 ± 311
Gulf War (2001-)
1,167 ± 220
Gulf War (1990s)
584 ± 151

Macon County, IL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.98 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Macon County, IL employs 44.9k people. The largest industries in Macon County, IL are Manufacturing (8,377 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (6,453 people), and Retail Trade (5,001 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($70,212), Public Administration ($69,931), and Manufacturing ($58,227).

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 0.477, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

44.9k

2022 Value

± 1,504

−0.547%

1 Year decline

± 4.77%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Macon County, IL declined at a rate of −0.547%, from 45.2k employees to 44.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Macon County, IL, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (5,548 people), Management Occupations (4,440 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (4,408 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Macon County, 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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

44.9k

2022 Value

± 1,504

−0.547%

1 Year decline

± 4.77%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Macon County, IL declined at a rate of −0.547%, from 45.2k employees to 44.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Macon County, IL, are Manufacturing (8,377 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (6,453 people), and Retail Trade (5,001 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.

Median Earnings by Industry

$50,213

Median earning men ± $1,686

$35,028

Median earning women ± $1,730

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Public Administration ($77,500), Manufacturing ($59,886), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($57,552).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Public Administration ($61,386), Wholesale Trade ($56,875), and Manufacturing ($50,570).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

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.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

174
Other Services (except Public Administration)
135
Retail Trade
111
Construction

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$792k
Manufacturing
$479k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$455k
Management of Companies and Enterprises

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Macon County, IL went to Donald J. Trump with 57.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (40.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.21%).

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

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (57.9%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (40.2%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.21%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Macon County, IL went to Donald J. Trump with 57.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (40.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.21%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Macon County, IL for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

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.

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

In 2022, universities in Macon County, IL awarded 1,294 degrees. The student population of Macon County, IL in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 1,543 male students and 2,367 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Macon County, IL are White (928 and 72.6%), followed by Black or African American (209 and 16.4%), Hispanic or Latino (67 and 5.24%), and Two or More Races (47 and 3.68%).

The largest universities in Macon County, IL by number of degrees awarded are Richland Community College (806 and 62.3%), Millikin University (474 and 36.6%), and Reflections Academy of Beauty (475653) (14 and 1.08%).

The most popular majors in Macon County, IL are Liberal Arts & Sciences (213 and 16.5%), Registered Nursing (99 and 7.65%), and Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (82 and 6.34%).

The median tuition cost in Macon County, IL for private four year colleges is $40,740.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Macon County, IL, the percentage of applicants admitted was 75.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 16.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 3,910 (39.5% men and 60.5% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 3,910 students enrolled in Macon County, IL, 39.5% men and 60.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,609 records, of which 60.8% were women and 39.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
55 degrees awarded
Musical Theatre
31 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
28 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Macon County, IL was Registered Nursing with 55 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Richland Community College
806 degrees awarded
Millikin University
474 degrees awarded
Reflections Academy of Beauty (475653)
14 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Richland Community College with 806 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 521 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Macon County, IL, which is 0.674 times less than the 773 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 928 degrees mean that there were 4.44 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 209 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

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($40,740) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($792) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($1,320) 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

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Measure

In 2022, 1.08% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.01% 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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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (2.62M), Some college (2.15M), and Bachelors Degree (2.1M).

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 Macon County, IL was $119,800 in 2022, which is 0.425 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $105,900 to $119,800, a 13.1% increase. The homeownership rate in Macon County, IL is 68.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Macon County, IL have an average commute time of 18.7 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 $59,622. In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Macon County, IL was Census Tract 29.01 with a value of $107,661, followed by Census Tract 25 and Census Tract 24.01, with respective values of $97,783 and $90,089.

In 2023, 13% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Macon County, IL. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator grew 1.28%.

Housing

Property

$119,800

Median Property Value 2022

±$2,878

$29,890

Median Property Taxes

±$1,046

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.

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

Rent vs Own

68.9%

Homeownership

2022

66.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 68.9% of the housing units in Macon County, IL were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 69.1%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 29.01
Census Tract 25
Census Tract 24.01

In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Macon County, IL was Census Tract 29.01 with a value of $107,661, followed by Census Tract 25 and Census Tract 24.01, with respective values of $97,783 and $90,089.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Macon County, 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.

$59,622

Median Household Income

± $2,177

43.4k

Number of Households

± 1,443

In 2022, the median household income of the 43.4k households in Macon County, IL grew to $59,622 from the previous year's value of $55,954.

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.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Macon County, IL is from Illinois.

0.477

2022 Wage GINI in Illinois

0.478

2021 Wage GINI in Illinois

In 2022, the income inequality in Illinois was 0.477 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.371% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Illinois was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Illinois in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (82.7%)
Carpooled (7.38%)
Worked At Home (6.14%)

In 2022, 82.7% of workers in Macon County, IL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.38%) and those who worked at home (6.14%).

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

18.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Macon County, IL have a shorter commute time (18.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 1.29% of the workforce in Macon County, IL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

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.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 13% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Macon County, IL. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator grew 1.28%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

15.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Macon County, IL (15.5k out of 100k 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 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 35 - 44.

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.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 22.6% of the children was living in poverty in Macon County, IL. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 12.2%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

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.

Health

95.2% of the population of Macon County, IL has health coverage, with 47.2% on employee plans, 20.3% on Medicaid, 15.4% on Medicare, 11.2% on non-group plans, and 1.09% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Macon County, IL see 1096 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.09% decrease from the previous year (1131 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1600 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 599 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.7% were men and 52.3% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,096 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Macon County, IL

Primary care physicians in Macon County, IL see an average of 1,096 patients per year. This represents a 3.09% decrease from the previous year (1,131 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.2% under 18 years, 19.1% between 18 and 34 years, 36.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 20% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.7% were men and 52.3% were women.

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

Uninsured People

4.82%

Uninsured

47.2%

Employer Coverage

20.3%

Medicaid

15.4%

Medicare

11.2%

Non-Group

1.09%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Macon County, IL grew by 1.7% from 4.74% to 4.82%.

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.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 73.4 in Macon County, IL.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Macon County, IL.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, 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% in Macon County, IL.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Macon County, IL.