Normal is a town located in McLean County Illinois. Normal has a 2024 population of 52,573. Normal is currently declining at a rate of -0.09% annually and its population has decreased by -0.34% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 52,752 in 2020.
The average household income in Normal is $90,242 with a poverty rate of 23.36%. The median age in Normal is 25.2 years: 25.4 years for males, and 25 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Normal was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 41,617 | 78.64% |
| Black or African American | 6,712 | 12.68% |
| Asian | 2,088 | 3.95% |
| Two or more races | 1,976 | 3.73% |
| Other race | 385 | 0.73% |
| Native American | 130 | 0.25% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 12 | 0.02% |
White
Black or African American
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 19,658 | 2.37 | 55.8 | 44.2 |
| Non Family | 9,899 | 1.63 | 30 | 70 |
| Married | 7,468 | 3.16 | 92.5 | 7.5 |
| Female | 1,800 | 3.12 | 45.3 | 54.7 |
| Male | 491 | 2.54 | 57.4 | 42.6 |
3.08
Average Family Size
2.37
Average Household Size
55.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 506 | 1.9% |
| Associates Degree | 1,993 | 7.49% |
| Bachelors Degree | 9,293 | 34.9% |
| Graduate Degree | 5,053 | 18.98% |
| High School Graduate | 4,788 | 17.98% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 190 | 0.71% |
| Some College | 4,802 | 18.04% |
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 | 21,057 | 20,638 | 11,584 |
| Black | 2,800 | 2,764 | 1,056 |
| Hispanic | 1,290 | 1,070 | 496 |
| Asian | 1,158 | 1,152 | 1,000 |
| 2+ Races | 653 | 603 | 397 |
| Other Race | 270 | 147 | 76 |
| Native American | 25 | 10 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 99.48%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 86.36%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $65,193 | $73,304 | $55,798 |
| Graduate Degree | $77,594 | $95,745 | $68,438 |
| High School Graduate | $38,158 | $44,315 | $28,107 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $47,582 | $48,601 | $0 |
| Overall | $53,243 | $65,389 | $44,994 |
| Some College | $36,869 | $49,917 | $30,021 |
$53,243
Average Earnings
$65,389
Average Male
$44,994
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.7% of Normal residents speak only English, while 8.3% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.25% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 35,262 | 7,391 | 20.96% |
| Black | 5,761 | 2,400 | 41.66% |
| Hispanic | 2,587 | 462 | 17.86% |
| Asian | 1,895 | 423 | 22.32% |
| Multiple | 1,767 | 256 | 14.49% |
| Other | 358 | 92 | 25.7% |
| Islander | 7 | 7 | 100% |
23.36%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.61%
Male Poverty Rate
26.85%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Normal is Islander, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Normal is Multiple, with 14.49% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.28%. Among those working part-time, it was 37.92%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 40.65%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 14.67% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.37% |
| High School | 13% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.05% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 50.08% |
| Male Unemployed | 32.37% |
| Female Employed | 21.4% |
| Male Employed | 10.8% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $111,334 | $136,013 |
| Households | $63,965 | $90,242 |
| Married Families | $125,950 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,067 | $43,744 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
34.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.0%
Male Marriage Rate
32.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,666
Number of Veterans
1,591
Male Veterans
75
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 535 |
| Second Gulf War | 497 |
| First Gulf War | 287 |
| Korea | 47 |
| World War II | 32 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 428 |
| 35 to 54 | 398 |
| 75+ | 372 |
| 18 to 34 | 258 |
| 55 to 64 | 210 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,396 | 3.9% |
| Black | 159 | 3.44% |
| Hispanic | 152 | 6.23% |
| 2+ Races | 89 | 6.95% |
| Asian | 12 | 0.73% |
| Native American | 10 | 11.9% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.25%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.87%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62%
Labor Force Participation
59.5%
Employment Rate
3.9%
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
76.47%
Born in Normal
93.73%
Native Born
6.27%
Foreign Born
3.18%
Non Citizen
3.09%
Naturalized
93.73% of Normal residents were born in the United States, with 76.47% having been born in Illinois. 3.18% 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 | 52,350 | -44 | -0.08% |
| 2028 | 52,394 | -45 | -0.09% |
| 2027 | 52,439 | -45 | -0.09% |
| 2026 | 52,484 | -44 | -0.08% |
| 2025 | 52,528 | -45 | -0.09% |
| 2024 | 52,573 | -45 | -0.09% |
| 2023 | 52,618 | -158 | -0.3% |
| 2022 | 52,776 | -29 | -0.05% |
| 2021 | 52,805 | 53 | 0.1% |
| 2020 | 52,752 | -1,647 | -3.03% |
| 2019 | 54,399 | -219 | -0.4% |
| 2018 | 54,618 | 163 | 0.3% |
| 2017 | 54,455 | 37 | 0.07% |
| 2016 | 54,418 | 100 | 0.18% |
| 2015 | 54,318 | -217 | -0.4% |
| 2014 | 54,535 | -150 | -0.27% |
| 2013 | 54,685 | 644 | 1.19% |
| 2012 | 54,041 | 910 | 1.71% |
| 2011 | 53,131 | 484 | 0.92% |
| 2010 | 52,647 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 45,386 | 5,363 | 13.4% |
| 1990 | 40,023 | 4,351 | 12.2% |
| 1980 | 35,672 | 9,276 | 35.14% |
| 1970 | 26,396 | 13,039 | 97.62% |
| 1960 | 13,357 | 3,585 | 36.69% |
| 1950 | 9,772 | 2,789 | 39.94% |
| 1940 | 6,983 | 215 | 3.18% |
| 1930 | 6,768 | 1,625 | 31.6% |
| 1920 | 5,143 | 1,119 | 27.81% |
| 1910 | 4,024 | 229 | 6.03% |
| 1900 | 3,795 | 336 | 9.71% |
| 1890 | 3,459 | -48,891 | -93.39% |