Macon County, Illinois

Total Population: 102,591

County Seat: Decatur

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Median Home Value

$121,800

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$62,449

Across all households

Median Age

40.9 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

24.1%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)73.9%
Black (Non-Hispanic)17.0%
Two or More Races4.5%
Hispanic or Latino2.7%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)1.4%
Other Race0.3%

Under 18 Years

22.6%

65 Years and Over

20.6%

Male

48.0%

Female

52.0%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

98.4%

No Health Insurance

4.1%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

93.0%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

24.1%

Enrolled in College (18+)

5.9%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$62,449

Mean Household Income

$83,784

Per Capita Income

$35,850

Unemployment Rate (16+)

7.1%

In Labor Force (19–64)

76.1%

SNAP / Food Stamps

19.2%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$121,800

Median Rent

$797/mo

Total Housing Units

49,699

Owner-Occupied

69.8%

Renter-Occupied

30.2%

Vacancy Rate

12.8%

Married Couple Households

44.3%

Cohabiting Couple Households

7.1%

Male Householder, No Partner

19.2%

Female Householder, No Partner

29.4%

Average Household Size

2.29

Broadband Internet Access

85.1%

Housing Built Since 2010

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 17115.