Makanda is a village located in Jackson County Illinois. Makanda has a 2024 population of 527. Makanda is currently declining at a rate of -0.57% annually and its population has decreased by -1.86% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 537 in 2020.
The average household income in Makanda is $144,721 with a poverty rate of 10.73%. The median age in Makanda is 50.7 years: 50.4 years for males, and 53 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Makanda was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 455 | 82.73% |
| Asian | 72 | 13.09% |
| Two or more races | 19 | 3.45% |
| Black or African American | 4 | 0.73% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 229 | 2.4 | 79 | 21 |
| Married | 138 | 2.9 | 89.9 | 10.1 |
| Non Family | 68 | 1.16 | 61.8 | 38.2 |
| Female | 21 | 2.95 | 61.9 | 38.1 |
| Male | 2 | 4.5 | 100 | 0 |
2.91
Average Family Size
2.4
Average Household Size
79.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 7 | 1.68% |
| Associates Degree | 40 | 9.62% |
| Bachelors Degree | 139 | 33.41% |
| Graduate Degree | 114 | 27.4% |
| High School Graduate | 55 | 13.22% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5 | 1.2% |
| Some College | 56 | 13.46% |
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 | 357 | 353 | 209 |
| Asian | 40 | 36 | 36 |
| 2+ Races | 12 | 8 | 5 |
| Hispanic | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| Black | 4 | 4 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 90%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $44,286 | $0 | $44,464 |
| Graduate Degree | $76,667 | $131,875 | $63,750 |
| High School Graduate | $37,500 | $33,750 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $46,167 | $48,750 | $44,286 |
| Some College | $33,036 | $33,750 | $32,917 |
$46,167
Average Earnings
$48,750
Average Male
$44,286
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
90.4% of Makanda residents speak only English, while 9.6% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 4.03% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 452 | 54 | 11.95% |
| Multiple | 19 | 5 | 26.32% |
10.73%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.24%
Male Poverty Rate
9.09%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Makanda is Multiple, with 26.32% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Makanda is White, with 11.95% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 10%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.26%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 17.79% |
| Some College | 10.42% |
| High School | 7.27% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0.93% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $97,813 | $182,830 |
| Households | $72,083 | $144,721 |
| Married Families | $108,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $37,500 | $54,168 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
61.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.9%
Male Marriage Rate
64.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
43
Number of Veterans
31
Male Veterans
12
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 18 |
| Vietnam | 13 |
| First Gulf War | 5 |
| Korea | 2 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 13 |
| 75+ | 9 |
| 65 to 74 | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 7 |
| 55 to 64 | 6 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 42 | 11.44% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 8.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.33%
Veteran Poverty Rate
41.86%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
47.5%
Labor Force Participation
47.5%
Employment Rate
0%
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
70.18%
Born in Makanda
90.73%
Native Born
9.27%
Foreign Born
4.91%
Non Citizen
4.36%
Naturalized
90.73% of Makanda residents were born in the United States, with 70.18% having been born in Illinois. 4.91% 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 | 515 | -3 | -0.58% |
| 2028 | 518 | -2 | -0.38% |
| 2027 | 520 | -2 | -0.38% |
| 2026 | 522 | -3 | -0.57% |
| 2025 | 525 | -2 | -0.38% |
| 2024 | 527 | -3 | -0.57% |
| 2023 | 530 | -3 | -0.56% |
| 2022 | 533 | -1 | -0.19% |
| 2021 | 534 | -3 | -0.56% |
| 2020 | 537 | 7 | 1.32% |
| 2019 | 530 | -5 | -0.93% |
| 2018 | 535 | -6 | -1.11% |
| 2017 | 541 | -6 | -1.1% |
| 2016 | 547 | -4 | -0.73% |
| 2015 | 551 | -1 | -0.18% |
| 2014 | 552 | -3 | -0.54% |
| 2013 | 555 | -4 | -0.72% |
| 2012 | 559 | -3 | -0.53% |
| 2011 | 562 | 2 | 0.36% |
| 2010 | 560 | 0 | 0% |