Demographics & People — Macomb, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 15,006 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~14,600 |
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| Median Age | 27.6 |
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| Total Households | 6,379 |
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| Family Households | 2,414 |
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| Average Household Size | 1.95 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.3006 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 12,252 |
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| Black or African American | 1,454 |
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| Asian | 330 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 750 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 4,800 |
| German | 2,656 |
| Other groups | 2,603 |
| Irish | 2,174 |
| English | 1,524 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 693 |
| American | 671 |
| Swedish | 615 |
| Polish | 541 |
| Italian | 536 |
Language
| English Only | 13,692 |
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| Spanish | 403 |
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| Population 5+ | 14,619 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 653 |
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| Population 18+ | 12,911 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 15.5 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 8.1% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Macomb, Illinois.
