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Macon County

State:
Illinois
County Seat:
Decatur

Macon County's estimated 2025 population is 99,107 with a growth rate of -0.74% 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 -10.54% since that time.

99,107
Total Population
171
Population Density (miĀ²)
20
Population Rank (State)
-742 -0.74%
Annual Population Growth

Macon County Population

Macon County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Macon County includes 75.18% White, 17.11% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Black or African American

Two or more races

Asian

Other race

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Native American

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White77,12875.18%
Black or African American17,55417.11%
Two or more races5,4645.33%
Asian1,4271.39%
Other race9220.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander690.07%
Native American270.03%

Macon County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Macon County's average per capita income is $47,317. Household income levels show a median of $62,449. The poverty rate stands at 14.65%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$97,783-
Families$84,901$104,598
Households$62,449$83,784
Non Families$40,064$52,356

$47,317

Average Income

$62,449

Median Household Income

14.65%

Poverty Rate