Macomb is a city located in McDonough County Illinois. Macomb has a 2024 population of 14,805. It is also the county seat of McDonough County. Macomb is currently declining at a rate of -0.3% annually and its population has decreased by -1.17% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 14,981 in 2020.
The average household income in Macomb is $60,171 with a poverty rate of 27.69%. The median age in Macomb is 27.4 years: 27.5 years for males, and 27.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Macomb was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,623 | 83.01% |
| Black or African American | 1,312 | 8.63% |
| Two or more races | 628 | 4.13% |
| Asian | 526 | 3.46% |
| Other race | 109 | 0.72% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 7 | 0.05% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.01% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,203 | 2.03 | 45.4 | 54.6 |
| Non Family | 3,790 | 1.28 | 30.6 | 69.4 |
| Married | 1,674 | 3.28 | 83.9 | 16.1 |
| Female | 635 | 3.07 | 31.3 | 68.7 |
| Male | 104 | 2.71 | 51 | 49 |
3.1
Average Family Size
2.03
Average Household Size
45.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 258 | 3.15% |
| Associates Degree | 732 | 8.95% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,383 | 16.91% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,632 | 19.95% |
| High School Graduate | 2,379 | 29.08% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 149 | 1.82% |
| Some College | 1,647 | 20.13% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,138 | 6,792 | 2,487 |
| Asian | 363 | 339 | 290 |
| Black | 344 | 328 | 165 |
| 2+ Races | 275 | 268 | 63 |
| Hispanic | 141 | 120 | 16 |
| Other Race | 19 | 5 | 0 |
| Native American | 2 | 2 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $54,857 | $61,920 | $48,576 |
| Graduate Degree | $56,761 | $71,635 | $56,015 |
| High School Graduate | $23,799 | $24,583 | $22,683 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $38,981 | $45,616 | $31,412 |
| Some College | $26,527 | $45,177 | $23,413 |
$38,981
Average Earnings
$45,616
Average Male
$31,412
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.6% of Macomb residents speak only English, while 5.4% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.4% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,750 | 3,107 | 28.9% |
| Hispanic | 501 | 195 | 38.92% |
| Black | 566 | 164 | 28.98% |
| Other | 109 | 79 | 72.48% |
| Asian | 503 | 28 | 5.57% |
| Multiple | 484 | 18 | 3.72% |
27.69%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.82%
Male Poverty Rate
32.04%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Macomb is Other, with 72.48% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Macomb is Multiple, with 3.72% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.37%. Among those working part-time, it was 47.39%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.63%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 50.4% |
| Some College | 21.23% |
| High School | 16.52% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.56% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 89.05% |
| Male Unemployed | 48.46% |
| Female Employed | 27.06% |
| Male Employed | 15.37% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $77,656 | $97,564 |
| Households | $35,064 | $60,171 |
| Married Families | $102,891 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $24,506 | $35,693 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
28.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
32.8%
Male Marriage Rate
24.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
653
Number of Veterans
529
Male Veterans
124
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 208 |
| Vietnam | 142 |
| First Gulf War | 126 |
| Korea | 70 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 186 |
| 35 to 54 | 159 |
| 18 to 34 | 126 |
| 65 to 74 | 113 |
| 55 to 64 | 69 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 535 | 4.94% |
| Black | 69 | 6.19% |
| 2+ Races | 42 | 9.57% |
| Hispanic | 18 | 3.2% |
| Islander | 7 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.81%
Veteran Poverty Rate
39.74%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.8%
Labor Force Participation
51.2%
Employment Rate
11.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
70.45%
Born in Macomb
95.62%
Native Born
4.38%
Foreign Born
1.35%
Non Citizen
3.03%
Naturalized
95.62% of Macomb residents were born in the United States, with 70.45% having been born in Illinois. 1.35% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 14,585 | -44 | -0.3% |
| 2028 | 14,629 | -44 | -0.3% |
| 2027 | 14,673 | -44 | -0.3% |
| 2026 | 14,717 | -44 | -0.3% |
| 2025 | 14,761 | -44 | -0.3% |
| 2024 | 14,805 | -44 | -0.3% |
| 2023 | 14,849 | -37 | -0.25% |
| 2022 | 14,886 | 27 | 0.18% |
| 2021 | 14,859 | -122 | -0.81% |
| 2020 | 14,981 | -2,496 | -14.28% |
| 2019 | 17,477 | -164 | -0.93% |
| 2018 | 17,641 | -180 | -1.01% |
| 2017 | 17,821 | -281 | -1.55% |
| 2016 | 18,102 | -389 | -2.1% |
| 2015 | 18,491 | -259 | -1.38% |
| 2014 | 18,750 | -303 | -1.59% |
| 2013 | 19,053 | -218 | -1.13% |
| 2012 | 19,271 | 28 | 0.15% |
| 2011 | 19,243 | -67 | -0.35% |
| 2010 | 19,310 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 18,558 | -1,394 | -6.99% |
| 1990 | 19,952 | 89 | 0.45% |
| 1980 | 19,863 | 220 | 1.12% |
| 1970 | 19,643 | 7,508 | 61.87% |
| 1960 | 12,135 | 1,543 | 14.57% |
| 1950 | 10,592 | 1,828 | 20.86% |
| 1940 | 8,764 | 255 | 3% |
| 1930 | 8,509 | 1,795 | 26.74% |
| 1920 | 6,714 | 940 | 16.28% |
| 1910 | 5,774 | 399 | 7.42% |
| 1900 | 5,375 | 1,323 | 32.65% |
| 1890 | 4,052 | 912 | 29.04% |
| 1880 | 3,140 | 392 | 14.26% |
| 1870 | 2,748 | -11,837 | -81.16% |