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Macon County

State:
Illinois
County Seat:
Decatur

Macon County's estimated 2025 population is 99,107 with a growth rate of -0.74% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Macon County is the 20th largest county in Illinois. The 2010 population was 110,786 and has seen a growth of -10.54% since that time.

99,107
Total Population
171
Population Density (mi²)
20
Population Rank (State)
-742 -0.74%
Annual Population Growth

Macon County Population

Macon County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Macon County includes 75.18% White, 17.11% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White77,12875.18%
Black or African American17,55417.11%
Two or more races5,4645.33%
Asian1,4271.39%
Other race9220.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander690.07%
Native American270.03%

Macon County Marital Status

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

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Macon County's average per capita income is $47,317. Household income levels show a median of $62,449. The poverty rate stands at 14.65%.

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$97,783-
Families$84,901$104,598
Households$62,449$83,784
Non Families$40,064$52,356

$47,317

Average Income

$62,449

Median Household Income

14.65%

Poverty Rate