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McDonough County

State:
Illinois
County Seat:
Macomb

McDonough County's estimated 2025 population is 26,689 with a growth rate of -0.28% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. McDonough County is the 50th largest county in Illinois. The 2010 population was 32,631 and has seen a growth of -18.21% since that time.

26,689
Total Population
45
Population Density (mi²)
50
Population Rank (State)
-75 -0.28%
Annual Population Growth

McDonough County Population

McDonough County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of McDonough County includes 87.12% White, 5.82% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White23,61087.12%
Black or African American1,5785.82%
Two or more races1,0463.86%
Asian5361.98%
Other race3161.17%
Native American90.03%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander70.03%

McDonough County Marital Status

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

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

McDonough County's average per capita income is $41,665. Household income levels show a median of $50,434. The poverty rate stands at 19.91%.

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$91,701-
Families$74,951$95,646
Households$50,434$69,045
Non Families$30,349$41,425

$41,665

Average Income

$50,434

Median Household Income

19.91%

Poverty Rate