Macomb, Illinois
Macomb: City in and the county seat of McDonough County, Illinois, United States
About
Macomb is a city located in the county of McDonough in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 19,288 and a population density of 1,704 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 17,206 inhabitants.
The city was created 194 years ago in 1829.
Macomb, Illinois is a city in the western part of the state, about 77 miles south of the Quad Cities. It has a population of around 20,000 and is growing quickly.
Macomb is home to Western Illinois University, which has more than 10,000 students enrolled. It also hosts a number of festivals throughout the year, including the Taste of Macomb and the McDonough County Fair.
Along with being known for its great schools, Macomb has been recognized for being one of the safest cities in Illinois! It's also been recognized by Money magazine as one of the best places to live in America. In fact, Macomb ranked number nine out of 100 towns in America when it comes to affordability, safety, education and health care quality!
The city is known for its strong economy and its high quality of life compared to other cities in Illinois. The average household income in Macomb was $52,000 in 2018 according to census data—the highest in McDonough County and well above the national average of $60,592 per household.
Quick Facts about Macomb
| Population : | 17,206 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | McDonough County |
| Phone Area Codes : | 309 |
| Area : | 11.32 km2 |
| Altitude : | 705 feet / 215 meters |
| Capital city : | Macomb is capital of McDonough County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1830 (194 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 06:08:12 (26th April 2024) |
| Postal code : | 61455 |
| Density : | 1,520 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -12.1% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Macomb is located at 40°27'33"N 90°40'18"W (40.4592100, -90.6718000).
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Official website of Macomb
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Macomb decreased by 12.1% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 19,288 | - | census |
| 2011 | 19,243 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 19,271 | 0.15% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 19,053 | -1.14% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 18,750 | -1.62% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 18,491 | -1.4% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 18,102 | -2.15% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 17,821 | -1.58% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 17,641 | -1.02% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 17,477 | -0.94% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 17,206 | -1.58% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 23,349 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 22,093 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 5.7% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 23,424 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 22,084 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.1% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 21.8% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 19.2% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.0% |
| White only, percent : | 86.8% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 9.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.4% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.4% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.9% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 4.8% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 82.9% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,057 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 3.5% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 10,778 |
Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 10,778 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 66.4% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $108,700 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,076 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $346 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $627 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 119 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 8,460 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.62 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 89.5% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 6.2% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 81.3% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 68.0% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 82.3% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 15.9% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 13.9% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 19.3% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 52.5% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 46.7% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 29,403 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 67,493 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 434,469 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 270,735 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $12,366 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 26.0 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $42,488 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $23,187 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 17.3% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 461 |
| 2019 total employment : | 6,781 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 239,638 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | -0.9% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 1,706 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 2,042 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,104 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 639 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 259 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,698 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 227 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,701 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 84.5 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 261.50 |
People born in Macomb (25)
People born in Macomb, including jazz tenor saxophonist Al Sears, game designer Elizabeth Magie, composer David C. Williams, .
List
- Marcus Dunstan (American film director and screenwriter) he was born in 14/04/1979
- Bill Senn (American football player (1905-1973)) he was born in 14/07/1905
- Charles Chapman (American publisher and mayor) he was born in 02/07/1853
- Donald C. Pogue (United States Judge) he was born in 24/05/1947
- Edward Thomas Noonan (American politician) he was born in 23/10/1861
- Harry Gamage (American football player and coach (1900-1994)) he was born in 03/02/1900
- Joe Garner (American writer) he was born in 01/01/1908
- John F. Tobin (American football player and coach) he was born in 01/01/1880
- John M. Sullivan (American politician) he was born in 09/01/1959
- Joseph W. McIntosh (American banker) he was born in 23/12/1873
- Mark Waller (American politician) he was born in 01/01/1969
- Red Miller (American football player and coach) he was born in 31/10/1927
- Ty Margenthaler (women's basketball coach) he was born in 27/08/1971
- Alexander Durham Hail (American missionary) he was born in 16/04/1844
- Thomas W. Butcher (President of Emporia State University) he was born in 03/07/1867
- Howard Turner (American gridiron football player) he was born in 04/05/1897
- Jo Ann Harris (federal prosecutor (1933-2014)) she was born in 18/05/1933
- Jill Michelle (actress) she was born in 16/05/1980
Schools in Macomb
College & universities near Macomb, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 149772 | Western Illinois University | Macomb (IL) | 61455 |
Stations (13)
Amtrak & bus stations near Macomb, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAC | Macomb | 120 East Calhoun Street | RAIL |
| BRL | Burlington | 300 South Main Street | RAIL |
| FMD | Fort Madison station | 1601 20th Street | RAIL |
| GBB | Galesburg station | 225 South Seminary Street | RAIL |
| QCY | Quincy | North 30th St. and Wisman Lane | RAIL |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Macomb , Michigan A city in Macomb County, Michigan. It is located in the northern part of the county. Macomb is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Macomb Public Library and the Macomb Historic Village. with a population of 92,131 people.
- Macomb , Oklahoma town in Pottawatomie County with a population of 33 people.
Other cities in McDonough County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in McDonough County , IL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Bushnell | 2,825 | Town in Florida, United States |
| Colchester | 1,273 | City in McDonough County, Illinois, United States |
| Walnut Grove | 714 | Township in McDonough County, Illinois |
| Blandinsville | 586 | Township in McDonough County, Illinois |
| Industry | 432 | Village in Illinois, US |
| Good Hope | 361 | Village in United States of America |
| Prairie City | 344 | Township in McDonough County, Illinois |
| Bardolph | 227 | Village in the United States |
| Tennessee | 106 | Village in Illinois, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Macomb distances to largest Illinois cities
