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Macomb

County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
10.601
State:
Illinois

Macomb is a city located in McDonough County, Illinois. Macomb has a 2025 population of 14,706 . It is also the county seat of McDonough County . Macomb is currently declining at a rate of -0.4% annually and its population has decreased by -1.96% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 15,000 in 2020.

The average household income in Macomb is $60,403 with a poverty rate of 29.45%. The median age in Macomb is 27.7 years: 27.7 years for males, and 27.5 years for females. For every 100 females there are 88.8 males.

14.7K
Total Population
1,387
Density (mi²)
-59 -0.4%
Growth

Macomb Population

Macomb Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Macomb includes 81.65% White, 9.69% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White (81.65%)

Black or African American (9.69%)

Two or more races (4.86%)

Asian (2.2%)

Other race (1.51%)

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.05%)

Native American (0.04%)

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White12,25281.65%
Black or African American1,4549.69%
Two or more races7304.86%
Asian3302.2%
Other race2271.51%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander70.05%
Native American60.04%

Macomb Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Macomb's average per capita income is $38,275. Household income levels show a median of $39,753. The poverty rate stands at 29.45%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$99,643-
Families$70,000$98,084
Households$39,753$60,403
Non Families$27,057$36,815

$38,275

Average Income

$39,753

Median Household Income

29.45%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)