Macon County, Illinois
Total Population: 102,591
County Seat: Decatur
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 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
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 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
93.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
24.1%
Enrolled in College (18+)
5.9%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian 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 fieldsMedian 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
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 17115.