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Mackinaw, IL
Village in Tazewell County, Illinois.
Population
1,979
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,656
ZIP codes
0
Mackinaw and its ZIP codes
Mackinaw at a glance
- Mackinaw is about 7.2 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $67,292 a year, 19% less than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $158,300 (40% below Illinois) and median rent is $835 a month.
Local data for Mackinaw, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Mackinaw, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$67,292
Poverty rate
8.2%
Median home value
$158,300
Median rent
$835/mo
Homeownership
69.9%
Bachelor's or higher
23.2%
Median age
35.6
Average commute
23.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (652), Irish Americans (272), Italian Americans (90).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Tazewell County. PPP loans are for Mackinaw.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Sep 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,455
46,709 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,652
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$852M
FY 2026, $6,484 per person
How people get to work
Mackinaw, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.3%
- Carpooled2.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home5.9%
Average one-way commute: 23.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Mackinaw, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
776
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
115
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 17°F
37.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Mackinaw, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.2%
U.S. 33.3% +1.9 pts
Diabetes
9.6%
U.S. 12.1% -2.5 pts
Smoking
12.3%
U.S. 12.8% -0.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.9%
U.S. 11.1% -5.2 pts
Cities near Mackinaw
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Heritage LakeCensus-designated place | 1.3 mi | 1.1 |
| Deer CreekVillage | 6.7 mi | 0.5 |
| GoodfieldVillage | 7.3 mi | 1.7 |
| TremontVillage | 7.3 mi | 1.2 |
| MinierVillage | 7.4 mi | 0.6 |
| MortonVillage | 7.8 mi | 12.9 |
| HopedaleVillage | 8.3 mi | 0.9 |
| CongervilleVillage | 9.3 mi | 1 |
| DanversVillage | 9.4 mi | 0.8 |
| StanfordVillage | 9.9 mi | 0.7 |
| CarlockVillage | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| WashingtonCity | 13 mi | 8.6 |
| EurekaCity | 13 mi | 2.7 |
| ArmingtonVillage | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| Twin GroveCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 4 |
| Marquette HeightsCity | 14 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Mackinaw, IL in?
- Mackinaw is in Tazewell County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Mackinaw, IL?
- About 1,979 people live in Mackinaw, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Mackinaw?
- Nearby places include Heritage Lake (1.3 mi), Deer Creek (6.7 mi), Goodfield (7.3 mi), Tremont (7.3 mi), Minier (7.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023