State
County
Land Area (mi²)
10.8 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,577.50/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.94%
Growth Since 2010
-11.41%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Metro Population
29,078
World Population Review
Macomb, Illinois Population 2021
17,087
Macomb is a city located in McDonough County Illinois. It is also the county seat of McDonough County. With a 2020 population of 17,087, it is the 150th largest city in Illinois and the 2118th largest city in the United States . Macomb is currently declining at a rate of -0.94% annually and its population has decreased by -11.41% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 19,288 in 2010. Macomb reached it's highest population of 19,952 in 1990. Spanning over 11 miles, Macomb has a population density of 1,578 people per square mile.
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 Macomb was:
- 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%
The current population of Macomb, Illinois is 17,087 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 17,576.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 19,288.
Macomb, Illinois Population 2021
2019 and 2020 population is estimated by projecting the raw 2018 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% |
Macomb Metro Area Population by Year
| 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% |
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Macomb Population by Race
Macomb Population Pyramid $2021
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Macomb Population by Age
Macomb Households and Families
| 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
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Macomb Households by Type
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| 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% |
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Macomb Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Macomb Educational Attainment by Race
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| 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%.
Macomb Educational Attainment by Race
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$35,218
Average Earnings
$38,750
Average Male
$28,818
Average Female
Macomb Earnings by Educational Attainment
Macomb Language by Age
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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 Language
Macomb Poverty by Race
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| 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 | 122 | 87 | 71.31% |
| 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 Other, with 71.31% 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 Poverty
Macomb Poverty Rate by Education
Macomb Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
29.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
32.4%
Male Marriage Rate
27.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Macomb Married by Age and Sex
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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
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Macomb Marital Status
Macomb Veterans by War
Macomb Veterans by Age
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| 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 Race
Macomb Veterans by Education
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8.88%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.10%
Veteran Disability Rate
Macomb Veterans by Education
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53.1%
Labor Force Participation
48.3%
Employment Rate
8.9%
Unemployment Rate
Macomb Employment by Age
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Macomb Employment by Race
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Macomb Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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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.
Macomb Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |