Macon, Macon County, Illinois
Macon: City in Illinois
About
Macon is a city located in the county of Macon in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,138 and a population density of 308 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,102 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Macon
| Population : | 1,102 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Macon County |
| Postal code : | 62544 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 217 |
| Area : | 3.69 km2 |
| Altitude : | 722 feet / 220 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 06:47:27 (1st June 2023) |
| Density : | 298 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -3.27% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Macon is located at 39°42'46"N 88°59'49"W (39.7128200, -88.9970200).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Macon decreased by 3.27% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,138 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,158 | 1.73% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,162 | 0.34% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,162 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,152 | -0.87% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,140 | -1.05% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,136 | -0.35% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,127 | -0.8% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,118 | -0.81% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,112 | -0.54% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,102 | -0.91% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 30,573 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 34,895 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -12.4% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 32,730 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 34,895 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 4.8% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 17.3% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 15.5% |
| Female persons, % : | 37.8% |
| White only, percent : | 80.9% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 8.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 4.3% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.6% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.9% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 4.0% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 19.3% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 64.7% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,984 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 5.6% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 12,784 |
Macon zip code is 62544.
County name: Macon, County
fips: 17115
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Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 12,784 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 67.6% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $203,000 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,449 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $389 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $956 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 21 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 9,280 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.26 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 73.5% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 18.4% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 85.2% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 78.8% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 83.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 12.9% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 13.3% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 5.0% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 34.6% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 49.4% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 35,984 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 84,085 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 215,837 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $6,413 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 20.6 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $56,352 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $22,134 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 16.5% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 405 |
| 2019 total employment : | 3,540 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 140,812 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | 1.7% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 1,116 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,236 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 564 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 410 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 231 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 938 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 97 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,025 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 7.7 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 4,541.18 |
Schools in Macon
College & universities near Macon, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 147244 | Millikin University | Decatur (IL) | 62522-2084 |
| 475653 | Reflections Academy of Beauty | Decatur (IL) | 62523-1208 |
| 147439 | Mr John's School of Cosmetology Esthetics & Nails-Decatur | Decatur (IL) | 62521 |
| 148292 | Richland Community College | Decatur (IL) | 62521-8512 |
| 146685 | Lincoln Land Community College | Springfield (IL) | 62794-9256 |
Stations (8)
Amtrak & bus stations near Macon, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPI | Springfield station | East Washington and North Third Sts. | RAIL |
| LCN | Lincoln | Broadway and North Chicago Sts. | RAIL |
| MAT | Mattoon station | 1718 Broadway Ave. | RAIL |
| EFG | Effingham | 401 West National Ave. | RAIL |
| CHM | Illinois Terminal | 45 East University Ave. | RAIL |
Post offices near Macon
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Macon Post Office | Macon (IL) | 62544 |
| Boody Post Office | Boody (IL) | 62514 |
| Elwin Post Office | Elwin (IL) | 62532 |
| Moweaqua Post Office | Moweaqua (IL) | 62550 |
| Blue Mound Post Office | Blue Mound (IL) | 62513 |
Other places with the same name (7)
- Macon , Georgia consolidated city-county in Bibb County, Georgia, United States of America with a population of 152,663 people.
- Macon , Missouri city in Missouri, United States of America with a population of 5,341 people.
- Macon , Mississippi city in Mississippi, United States of America with a population of 2,384 people.
- Macon , Michigan township in Lenawee County, Michigan with a population of 1,442 people.
- Macon , North Carolina town in Warren County, North Carolina, USA with a population of 109 people.
- Macon , Nebraska human settlement in United States of America with a population of 101 people.
Other cities in Macon County
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Macon County , IL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Decatur | 70,007 | City in Macon County, Illinois, United States |
| Mount Zion | 5,762 | Human settlement in United States of America |
| Forsyth | 3,465 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Sangamon | 2,173 | Unincorporated community in Illinois |
| Maroa | 1,700 | City in Illinois, USA |
| Harristown | 1,278 | Village in the United States |
| Long Creek | 1,262 | City in Oregon, USA |
| Casner | 1,186 | Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States |
| Warrensburg | 1,112 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Blue Mound | 1,065 | Village in Macon County, Illinois |
| Oakley | 988 | Township in Macon County, Illinois |
| Newburg | 885 | Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States |
| Argenta | 867 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Oreana | 804 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Niantic | 647 | Township in Macon County, Illinois |
| Chapin | 474 | Village in the United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Macon distances to largest Illinois cities
