Macomb, IL Micro Area

Metro Area

Population: 27,102 (2023 estimate)

Core-Based Statistical Area (CBSA)

Metro area data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Core-Based Statistical Areas (CBSAs) are defined by the Office of Management and Budget and group counties with a central urban core plus surrounding communities that are economically tied to it. Metro areas often cross county and state lines, making them the best unit for understanding regional labor markets, housing costs, and commute patterns.

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Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).

Quick Facts — Macomb, IL Micro Area

What is the median household income in Macomb, IL Micro Area?: The median household income in Macomb, IL Micro Area is $50,434 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in Macomb, IL Micro Area?: The poverty rate in Macomb, IL Micro Area is 11.4% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in Macomb, IL Micro Area?: $103,500 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in Macomb, IL Micro Area?: The median gross rent in Macomb, IL Micro Area is $730 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of Macomb, IL Micro Area residents have a college degree?: 31.8% of adults in Macomb, IL Micro Area hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).

Population

27,102

Median Income

$50,434

Median Home Value

$103,500

Poverty Rate

11.4%

Unemployment (ACS 2023)

8.6%

Median Age

35.0 yrs

Since 2019 Median Income: +$5,963 (+13.4%) Home Value: +$11,700 (+12.7%) Poverty Rate: +0.8 pp (+7.5%) Bachelor's+: -0.4 pp (-1.2%) Unemployment: +1.2 pp (+16.2%)

Demographics

Total Population 27,102

Median Age 35.0

Female 50.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino 3.4% White (non-Hisp.) 85.8% Black 5.8% Asian 2.0% Two or More 3.9% Other 1.2%

Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)

Filipino

0.6%

Indian

0.5%

Chinese

0.3%

Korean

0.3%

Japanese

0.1%

Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)

Mexican

2.5%

Puerto Rican

0.3%

Cuban

0.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $50,434 ±$3,371

Per Capita Income $68,507

Median Family Income $74,951

Poverty Rate 11.4%

Child Poverty Rate 18.2%

Working-Age Poverty Rate —

SNAP Recipients 14.1%

Social Security Income —

Retirement Income 24.2%

Household Income Distribution

< $10k

9.5%

$10–15k

6.6%

$15–25k

11.6%

$25–35k

9.3%

$35–50k

12.6%

$50–75k

18.3%

$75–100k

10.9%

$100–150k

11.0%

$150–200k

5.5%

$200k+

4.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Housing

Total Housing Units 13,598

Owner-Occupied 62.1%

Renter-Occupied 37.9%

Vacancy Rate 13.5%

Median Home Value $103,500

Median Gross Rent $730

Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 15.3%

Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 44.7%

Home Value Distribution

< $50k

12.5%

$50–100k

35.9%

$100–200k

20.1%

$200–300k

11.3%

$300–500k

4.7%

$500k–$1M

0.9%

$1M+

1.3%

Gross Rent Distribution

< $500

22.4%

$500–1k

53.9%

$1–1.5k

17.6%

$1.5–2k

2.6%

$2–2.5k

1.3%

$2.5–3.5k

1.3%

$3.5k+

0.9%

Vehicle Availability

No vehicle

11.1%

1 vehicle

39.2%

2 vehicles

31.3%

18.4%

Housing Type

Single-fam. det.

65.4%

Single-fam. att.

4.2%

2–4 units

2.2%

5–19 units

4.9%

20+ units

6.0%

Mobile home

5.2%

Housing Age

Pre-1940

27.8%

1940–1969

5.4%

1970–1999

17.1%

2000–2009

9.2%

2010+

3.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Education

High School or Higher 94.3%

Bachelor's or Higher 31.8%

Graduate Degree 15.1%

Some College / Associate 19.5%

Less Than High School 2.0%

Enrolled in School —

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Employment

Labor Force Participation 62.3%

Unemployment Rate 8.6%

Work from Home 6.5%

Self-Employed 7.1%

Government Workers 21.1%

Private For-Profit 71.7%

Industry

Edu/Health

29.1%

Retail

14.5%

Arts/Entmt.

11.7%

Manufacturing

11.2%

Prof. Services

6.4%

Transportation

5.4%

Construction

3.9%

Public Admin

3.8%

Finance

3.2%

Agriculture

2.8%

Wholesale

2.5%

Information

0.9%

Occupation

Management

32.9%

Food Prep

20.2%

Sales

20.0%

Production

18.5%

Construction

8.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Commute

Median Travel Time 19.2 min

Drove Alone 76.5%

Carpool 9.5%

Public Transit 0.5%

Work from Home 6.5%

Walked 5.4%

Bicycle —

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Households & Families

Total Households 11,760

Avg. Household Size 2.00

Avg. Family Size —

Married-Couple Households 35.7%

Single-Mother Households —

Single-Father Households —

Living Alone —

Households with Children 11.7%

Multigenerational —

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Age Distribution

Under 5

4.6%

5–9

4.8%

10–14

5.5%

15–19

9.1%

20–24

14.3%

25–34

11.6%

35–44

10.3%

45–54

8.9%

55–64

5.7%

65–74

5.9%

75–84

10.9%

85+

5.1%

Under 18: 17.9% Working age (18–64): 82.1% 65 and over: 19.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 3.0%

Naturalized Citizen 57.6%

Speaks English Less Than Very Well 1.8%

Foreign-Born Origin

Asia

47.5%

Latin America

21.1%

Africa

17.2%

Europe

12.8%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 5.8%

With a Disability 14.6%

Cognitive Difficulty —

Ambulatory Difficulty —

Health Insurance

Insured 93.5%

Uninsured 6.5%

Employer Insurance —

Medicaid —

Medicare —

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 81.9%

Has a Computer 90.5%

Same House 1 Year Ago 75.9%

Moved from Abroad 0.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023