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Macon, IL


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Macon, Illinois

Macon, Illinois, in Macon county, is 9 miles S of Decatur, Illinois (center to center) and 101 miles NE of St. Louis, Missouri. The people of the city are in the Decatur metropolitan area. Macon has a population of 1,213.

The People and Families of Macon

In Macon, about 63% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Macon had a median family income of $48,583.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, John Kerry came out ahead among Macon residents, with $1,500. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Macon Housing

In Macon, 77% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out.

Commuting

In Macon, 97% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Macon People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Macon, IL

Comparing Macon 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
Senior Citizens88
Well-Paid Single Women75
Female Share of the Population78
Age of the Population78
Well-Paid Single Men74
Children Under 5 Years Old43
Male Share of the Population43
Racial Diversity33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married88
Average Household Size66

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better98
People Above Poverty87
Median Family Income86
College Educated Adults22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work76
Short Commute Times67
Public Transportation Use64
Working at Home32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents56
Affordability of Property Taxes47
Seasonal and Vacation Housing47
People Living Alone44
Housing Recently Built34
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals33
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