Macomb, IL
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Macomb, Illinois Summary
Life in Macomb research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Macomb over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Macomb:
The population in Macomb is 15,006.
The median home value in Macomb is $108,736.
The median income in Macomb is $39,753.
The cost of living in Macomb is 87 which is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Macomb is $733.
The unemployment rate in Macomb is 12.1%.
The poverty rate in Macomb is 29.5%.
The average high in Macomb is 61.7° and the average low is 41.1°.
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Macomb, IL Crime Report
Crime in Macomb summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Macomb. Key points include:
There were 137 total crimes in Macomb in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Macomb is 925.8 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Macomb is 114.9 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Macomb is 810.9 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Macomb is -56.31% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Macomb Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Macomb / 100k People |
Illinois / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 137 | 925.8 | 2,004.4 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 17 | 114.9 | 289.2 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 90.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 16 | 108.1 | 146.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 120 | 810.9 | 1,715.2 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 10 | 67.6 | 290.5 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 106 | 716.3 | 1,134.4 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 4 | 27.0 | 290.4 | 259.0 |
Macomb, IL Cost Of Living
Cost of living in Macomb summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Macomb. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Illinois. Key points include:
The cost of living in Macomb is 87 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Macomb is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Macomb is $108,736.
The median income in Macomb is $39,753.
Macomb's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Macomb Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Macomb | Illinois | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 97 | 100 | |
| Services | 97 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 96 | 99 | 100 | |
| Health | 104 | 93 | 100 | |
| Housing | 61 | 95 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 102 | 102 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 114 | 91 | 100 | |
Macomb, IL Weather
The average high in Macomb is 61.7° and the average low is 41.1°.
There are 68.0 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 37.2 inches of precipitation each year with 19.1 inches of snow.
| Stat | Macomb |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 61.7 |
| Average Annual Low | 41.1 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 68.0 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 37.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 19.1 |
Average High
Days of Rain
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Macomb Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Macomb
The current population in Macomb is 15,006. The population has decreased -22.2% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 15,006 | -1.3% |
| 2022 | 15,207 | -3.0% |
| 2021 | 15,681 | -11.2% |
| 2020 | 17,658 | -1.1% |
| 2019 | 17,857 | -1.4% |
| 2018 | 18,118 | -3.0% |
| 2017 | 18,684 | -0.5% |
| 2016 | 18,771 | -0.9% |
| 2015 | 18,944 | -1.3% |
| 2014 | 19,193 | -0.4% |
| 2013 | 19,267 | 0.0% |
| 2012 | 19,260 | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 19,290 | 0.0% |
| 2010 | 19,282 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Macomb
Macomb is:
79.8% White with 11,969 White residents.
9.5% African American with 1,428 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 3 American Indian residents.
2.2% Asian with 330 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 7 Hawaiian residents.
0.3% Other with 45 Other residents.
3.2% Two Or More with 474 Two Or More residents.
5.0% Hispanic with 750 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Macomb | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.8% | 58.7% | 58.2% |
| African American | 9.5% | 13.6% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.2% | 5.8% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 3.2% | 3.0% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 5.0% | 18.5% | 19.0% |
Gender in Macomb
Macomb is 53.0% female with 7,946 female residents.
Macomb is 47.0% male with 7,060 male residents.
| Gender | Macomb | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.0% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.0% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Macomb for adults over 25
3.0% of adults in Macomb completed < 9th grade.
3.0% of adults in Macomb completed 9-12th grade.
30.0% of adults in Macomb completed high school / ged.
20.0% of adults in Macomb completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Macomb completed associate's degree.
17.0% of adults in Macomb completed bachelor's degree.
13.0% of adults in Macomb completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Macomb completed professional degree.
4.0% of adults in Macomb completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Macomb | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 30.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 17.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 13.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 4.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Macomb, Illinois
13.8% of households in Macomb earn Less than $10,000.
8.4% of households in Macomb earn $10,000 to $14,999.
12.9% of households in Macomb earn $15,000 to $24,999.
11.2% of households in Macomb earn $25,000 to $34,999.
14.3% of households in Macomb earn $35,000 to $49,999.
14.7% of households in Macomb earn $50,000 to $74,999.
7.8% of households in Macomb earn $75,000 to $99,999.
7.7% of households in Macomb earn $100,000 to $149,999.
4.9% of households in Macomb earn $150,000 to $199,999.
4.3% of households in Macomb earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Macomb | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 13.8% | 5.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 8.4% | 3.4% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 12.9% | 6.2% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.2% | 6.5% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.3% | 9.9% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 14.7% | 15.1% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 7.8% | 12.7% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 7.7% | 17.9% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.9% | 9.9% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.3% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
