Macoupin County's estimated 2026 population is 43,431 with a growth rate of -0.53% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Macoupin County is the 32nd largest county in Illinois. The 2010 population was 47,798 and has seen a growth of -9.14% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Macoupin County includes 94.61% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (94.61%)
Two or more races (3.09%)
Black or African American (1.2%)
Other race (0.66%)
Asian (0.36%)
Native American (0.08%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.01%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 42,165 | 94.61% |
| Two or more races | 1,376 | 3.09% |
| Black or African American | 534 | 1.2% |
| Other race | 292 | 0.66% |
| Asian | 159 | 0.36% |
| Native American | 34 | 0.08% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.01% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Macoupin County's average per capita income is $47,261. Household income levels show a median of $68,518. The poverty rate stands at 14.39%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $101,170 | $114,081 |
| Families | $84,339 | $99,516 |
| Households | $68,518 | $85,962 |
| Non Families | $40,866 | $52,126 |
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