Macon County's estimated 2026 population is 98,651 with a growth rate of -0.65% 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 -10.95% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 40.6 years
Female: 42.2 years
Male: 39.2 years
There are 78,783 adults, (21,412 of whom are seniors) in Macon County.
Female: 52,813 (51.9%)
Male: 49,036 (48.1%)
The racial composition of Macon County includes 74.24% White, 16.25% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 75,616 | 74.24% |
| Black or African American | 16,552 | 16.25% |
| Two or more races | 6,831 | 6.71% |
| Asian | 1,564 | 1.54% |
| Other race | 1,144 | 1.12% |
| Native American | 99 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 43 | 0.04% |
Macon County's average per capita income is $47,792. Household income levels show a median of $62,666. The poverty rate stands at 14.99%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $101,890 | $121,969 |
| Families | $86,291 | $104,978 |
| Households | $62,666 | $84,051 |
| Non Families | $41,389 | $54,332 |
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