Macomb, Illinois Population 2022
Macomb is a city located in McDonough County Illinois. Macomb has a 2020 population of 16,924. It is also the county seat of McDonough County. Macomb is currently declining at a rate of -0.95% annually and its population has decreased by -12.35% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 19,309 in 2010.
The average household income in Macomb is $55,980 with a poverty rate of 29.83%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $688 per month, and the median house value is $101,400. The median age in Macomb is 25.9 years, 23.8 years for males, and 29.5 years for females.
Macomb Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Macombwas:
- White: 85.54%
- Black or African American: 7.42%
- Two or more races: 3.72%
- Asian: 2.46%
- Other race: 0.71%
- Native American: 0.15%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 29,078 | -302 | -1.04% |
| 2020 | 29,380 | -302 | -1.03% |
| 2019 | 29,682 | -302 | -1.02% |
| 2018 | 29,984 | -389 | -1.30% |
| 2017 | 30,373 | -534 | -1.76% |
| 2016 | 30,907 | -542 | -1.75% |
| 2015 | 31,449 | -350 | -1.11% |
| 2014 | 31,799 | -454 | -1.43% |
| 2013 | 32,253 | -305 | -0.95% |
| 2012 | 32,558 | 37 | 0.11% |
| 2011 | 32,521 | -113 | -0.35% |
| 2010 | 32,634 | 0.00% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,275 | 85.54% |
| Black or African American | 1,325 | 7.42% |
| Two or More Races | 665 | 3.72% |
| Asian | 439 | 2.46% |
| Some Other Race | 126 | 0.71% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 27 | 0.15% |
Macomb Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,121 | 2.37 | 53.2 |
| Non Family | 3,349 | 1.58 | 36 |
| Married | 2,185 | 3.31 | 85.5 |
| Female | 487 | 3.31 | 26.9 |
| Male | 100 | 3.85 | 47 |
3.24
Average Family Size
2.37
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 145 | 1.57% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 487 | 5.29% |
| High School Graduate | 2,167 | 23.52% |
| Some College | 1,748 | 18.98% |
| Associates Degree | 884 | 9.60% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,630 | 17.69% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,151 | 23.35% |
Macomb Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,305 | 7,807 | 3,377 |
| 2+ Races | 277 | 225 | 83 |
| Asian | 258 | 219 | 195 |
| Black | 250 | 248 | 90 |
| Hispanic | 107 | 66 | 31 |
| Other Race | 17 | 3 | |
| Native American | 15 | 15 | 5 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 75.58%.
$35,218
Average Earnings
$38,750
Average Male
$28,818
Average Female
Macomb Language by Age
Macomb Language
93.11% of Macomb residents speak only English, while 6.89% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.61% of the population.
Macomb Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 12,650 | 3,700 | 29.25% |
| Black | 499 | 286 | 57.31% |
| Hispanic | 387 | 155 | 40.05% |
| Asian | 414 | 147 | 35.51% |
| Other | 87 | NaN% | |
| Multiple | 612 | 39 | 6.37% |
| Native | 15 | 10 | 66.67% |
29.83%
Overall Poverty Rate
30.67%
Male Poverty Rate
29.09%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Macomb
The race most likely to be in poverty in Macomb is Native, with 66.67% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Macomb is Multiple, with 6.37% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.44%. Among those working part-time, it was 49.53%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 38.71%.
Macomb Marital Status
Marriage Rates
29.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
32.4%
Male Marriage Rate
27.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Macomb Married by Age and Sex
Macomb Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Macomb Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 806 | 6.12% |
| Black | 75 | 6.48% |
| 2+ Races | 30 | 8.88% |
| Native American | 5 | 18.52% |
Macomb Veterans by Education
8.88%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.10%
Veteran Disability Rate
53.1%
Labor Force Participation
48.3%
Employment Rate
8.9%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
71.14%
Born in Macomb
94.81%
Native Born
5.19%
Foreign Born
3.47%
Non Citizen
1.71%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
94.81% of Macomb residents were born in the United States, with 71.14% having been born in Illinois. 3.47% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 16,924 | -163 | -0.95% |
| 2021 | 17,087 | -163 | -0.94% |
| 2020 | 17,250 | -163 | -0.94% |
| 2019 | 17,413 | -163 | -0.93% |
| 2018 | 17,576 | -214 | -1.20% |
| 2017 | 17,790 | -290 | -1.60% |
| 2016 | 18,080 | -399 | -2.16% |
| 2015 | 18,479 | -260 | -1.39% |
| 2014 | 18,739 | -304 | -1.60% |
| 2013 | 19,043 | -220 | -1.14% |
| 2012 | 19,263 | 26 | 0.14% |
| 2011 | 19,237 | -72 | -0.37% |
| 2010 | 19,309 | 751 | 0.40% |
| 2000 | 18,558 | -1,394 | -0.72% |
| 1990 | 19,952 | 89 | 0.04% |
| 1980 | 19,863 | 220 | 0.11% |
| 1970 | 19,643 | 7,508 | 4.93% |
| 1960 | 12,135 | 1,543 | 1.37% |
| 1950 | 10,592 | 1,828 | 1.91% |
| 1940 | 8,764 | 255 | 0.30% |
| 1930 | 8,509 | 1,795 | 2.40% |
| 1920 | 6,714 | 940 | 1.52% |
| 1910 | 5,774 | 399 | 0.72% |
| 1900 | 5,375 | 1,323 | 2.87% |
| 1890 | 4,052 | 912 | 2.58% |
| 1880 | 3,140 | 392 | 1.34% |
| 1870 | 2,748 | 0.00% |