Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Macomb, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

14,894

Median Agei

27.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

78.6%11,705

Black

9.5%1,409

Hispanic/Latino

5.2%768

Two or More

3.5%526

Asian

2.7%409

Other

0.3%48

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.2%24

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%5

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.9%477

High School Diploma

23.5%1,907

Some College (<1 yr)

4.9%397

Some College (1+ yr)

14.4%1,170

Associate's Degree

10%806

Bachelor's Degree

15.2%1,235

Master's Degree

14%1,130

Professional Degree

1.4%110

Doctorate

4.8%389

HS or Higher

94.1%

BA or Higher

35.4%

Graduate+

20.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$103,300

Median Renti

$765

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

49.4%3,203

Renter-Occupied

50.6%3,284

Total Units

7,464

Homeownership

49.4%

Vacancy Rate

13.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

10.8%346

$50K–$100K

38.1%1,221

$100K–$150K

17.2%552

$150K–$200K

18.7%600

$200K–$300K

9.2%295

$300K–$500K

3.9%124

$500K–$1M

0.6%19

$1M+

1.4%46

Rent Distribution

Under $500

486

$500–$750

1,024

$750–$1,000

801

$1,000–$1,250

482

$1,250–$1,500

190

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

107

Year Built

2010–2019

5.3%395

2000–2009

11.7%877

1990–1999

7.3%548

1980–1989

6.2%464

1970–1979

14.9%1,114

1960–1969

15.4%1,148

1950–1959

10.1%751

1940–1949

5.4%403

1939 or earlier

23.6%1,764

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

52.9%3,431

Electricity

41.6%2,699

Bottled/LP Gas

4.3%282

No Fuel

0.8%49

Other

0.2%16

Wood

0.2%10

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$44,411

Mean Household Incomei

$63,860

Per Capita Incomei

$28,907

Poverty Ratei

20.9%

Unemploymenti

10.3%

Labor Forcei

8,064

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

11.9%771

$10K–$15K

6.3%407

$15K–$20K

6.9%448

$20K–$25K

6.3%411

$25K–$30K

5.6%366

$30K–$35K

5.4%352

$35K–$40K

4.2%270

$40K–$45K

3.9%255

$45K–$50K

5.6%364

$50K–$60K

7.4%477

$60K–$75K

9.5%618

$75K–$100K

7.8%509

$100K–$125K

7.4%481

$125K–$150K

3.6%232

$150K–$200K

3.8%246

$200K+

4.3%280

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

700

Residentsi

1,028

Avg. Tenant Renti

$323/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

14 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing204 homes98% occupied$263/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers91 homes68% occupied$323/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8253 homes94% occupied$376/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

811/PRAC32 homes81% occupied$293/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $44,411/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $13K/yr

72.7%

Very low income$13K–$22K/yr

22.3%

Low income$22K–$36K/yr

4.6%

Moderate / aboveOver $36K/yr

0.4%

Who Receives This Housing

60% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

18.7% of subsidized households are minority

33.3% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

39% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

5543.7%

By Region

Top Countries

India

138

Mexico

113

China

Philippines

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

7,021

Avg. Commutei

15.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

7,211

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

451(3.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

92.8%Insured

7.2%Uninsured