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Macomb, IL
City in McDonough County, Illinois.
Population
14,894
Land area
10.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,395
ZIP codes
0
Macomb and its ZIP codes
Macomb at a glance
- Macomb is about 6.1 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 164th among 1,445 cities and towns in Illinois.
- The median household income is $44,411, 47% below the Illinois median of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $103,300 (61% below Illinois) and median rent is $765 a month.
Local data for Macomb, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Macomb, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$44,411
Poverty rate
25.1%
Median home value
$103,300
Median rent
$765/mo
Homeownership
49.4%
Bachelor's or higher
35.4%
Median age
27.6
Average commute
15.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,011), Irish Americans (2,068), Italian Americans (584).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for McDonough County. PPP loans are for Macomb.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,003
9,955 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,383
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$159M
FY 2026, $5,855 per person
How people get to work
Macomb, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.2%
- Carpooled7.5%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked6.9%
- Bicycle1.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home8.1%
Average one-way commute: 15.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Macomb, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
684
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
8
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 16°F
38.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Macomb, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.6%
U.S. 33.3% +5.3 pts
Diabetes
10.7%
U.S. 12.1% -1.4 pts
Smoking
15.2%
U.S. 12.8% +2.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.9%
U.S. 11.1% -1.2 pts
Cities near Macomb
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Good HopeVillage | 5.6 mi | 0.3 |
| BardolphVillage | 6 mi | 0.6 |
| SciotaVillage | 7.1 mi | 0.3 |
| ColchesterCity | 7.2 mi | 1.2 |
| TennesseeVillage | 9.6 mi | 0.4 |
| AdairCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| BushnellCity | 11 mi | 2.1 |
| IndustryVillage | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| BlandinsvilleVillage | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| MariettaVillage | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| Prairie CityVillage | 15 mi | 1 |
| Table GroveVillage | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| LittletonVillage | 17 mi | 1.2 |
| RaritanVillage | 17 mi | 0.1 |
| La HarpeCity | 17 mi | 1.4 |
| RosevilleVillage | 18 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Macomb, IL in?
- Macomb is in McDonough County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Macomb, IL?
- About 14,894 people live in Macomb, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Macomb?
- Nearby places include Good Hope (5.6 mi), Bardolph (6 mi), Sciota (7.1 mi), Colchester (7.2 mi), Tennessee (9.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023