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Macomb, IL


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Macomb, Illinois

Macomb, Illinois, in McDonough county, is 59 miles W of Peoria, Illinois (center to center) and 128 miles N of St. Louis, Missouri. The city has a population of 18,558.

The People and Families of Macomb

In Macomb, about 28% of adults are married. Macomb offers a lot of one-person housing. Looking at the city, you'll find a large share of the people are not married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Macomb had a median family income of $42,069. Macomb enjoys an educated population.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Macomb gave more campaign money ($6,965) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Macomb Housing

Owners occupy 48% of the housing units in Macomb. If the number of studio apartments and one-bedroom apartments is any indication, then the city is a popular and practical place to live on one's own.

Commuting

In Macomb, 77% of commuters drive to work. Macomb is more walker- and bicycle-friendly than most places its size. People elsewhere might commute hours every day. But generally not in Macomb, where the commutes are shorter than a lot of places.

High Points

Macomb strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyMacomb Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyMacomb Walking and Biking to Work
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 12%Macomb College Educated Adults
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Macomb Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Macomb, IL

Comparing Macomb to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population76
Racial Diversity68
Female Share of the Population45
Senior Citizens44
Well-Paid Single Men43
Children Under 5 Years Old11
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married11
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults89
Median Family Income44
People in Middle Class or Better21
People Above Poverty11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Public Transportation Use88
Working at Home77

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Affordability of Rents98
Affordability of Property Taxes55
Housing Recently Built47
Seasonal and Vacation Housing46

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