Macon County's estimated 2026 population is 100,703 with a growth rate of -0.02% 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 -9.1% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
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.
White (75.18%)
Black or African American (17.11%)
Two or more races (5.33%)
Asian (1.39%)
Other race (0.9%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.07%)
Native American (0.03%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 77,128 | 75.18% |
| Black or African American | 17,554 | 17.11% |
| Two or more races | 5,464 | 5.33% |
| Asian | 1,427 | 1.39% |
| Other race | 922 | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 69 | 0.07% |
| Native American | 27 | 0.03% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
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%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $97,783 | - |
| Families | $84,901 | $104,598 |
| Households | $62,449 | $83,784 |
| Non Families | $40,064 | $52,356 |
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