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Moro, IL
Census-designated place in Madison County, Illinois.
Population
524
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
2,395
ZIP codes
0
Moro and its ZIP codes
Moro at a glance
- Moro is about 10 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- The median household income is $133,462, 60% above the Illinois median of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $255,600.
Local data for Moro, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Moro, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$133,462
Poverty rate
1.7%
Median home value
$255,600
Homeownership
100.0%
Bachelor's or higher
40.5%
Median age
33.3
Average commute
19.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (323), Irish Americans (35), Italian Americans (5).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Madison County. PPP loans are for Moro.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,911
107,517 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,684
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.7B
FY 2026, $6,581 per person
How people get to work
Moro, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone98.7%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home1.3%
Average one-way commute: 19.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Moro, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
854
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
824
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 22°F
41.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Moro, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.1%
U.S. 33.3% +1.8 pts
Diabetes
11.2%
U.S. 12.1% -0.9 pts
Smoking
11.3%
U.S. 12.8% -1.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.9%
U.S. 11.1% -5.2 pts
Cities near Moro
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BethaltoVillage | 2 mi | 7.6 |
| Rosewood HeightsCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 1.7 |
| Holiday ShoresCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 1.6 |
| East AltonVillage | 5 mi | 5.3 |
| Wood RiverCity | 5.5 mi | 7 |
| PrairietownCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 0.2 |
| RoxanaVillage | 6.6 mi | 7.1 |
| AltonCity | 7 mi | 15.7 |
| South RoxanaVillage | 8.3 mi | 2.2 |
| HartfordVillage | 8.3 mi | 5.2 |
| Bunker HillCity | 8.9 mi | 1.3 |
| EdwardsvilleCity | 9.4 mi | 20 |
| BrightonVillage | 9.9 mi | 1.9 |
| HamelVillage | 10 mi | 1.2 |
| WordenVillage | 10 mi | 0.7 |
| GodfreyVillage | 10 mi | 34.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Moro, IL in?
- Moro is in Madison County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Moro, IL?
- About 524 people live in Moro, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Moro?
- Nearby places include Bethalto (2 mi), Rosewood Heights (3.4 mi), Holiday Shores (4.8 mi), East Alton (5 mi), Wood River (5.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023