Poverty Rate in Macon County, Illinois
In Macon County, Illinois, an estimated 13,800 of 98,480 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Macon County, Illinois?
The poverty rate in Macon County, Illinois is 14%.
- How many people in Macon County, Illinois live in poverty?
In Macon County, Illinois, an estimated 13,800 of 98,480 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Macon County, Illinois compare to the average for Illinois?
The poverty rate in Macon County, Illinois is 17.65% higher than the Illinois average. In Macon County, Illinois, an estimated 14.0% of 98,480 people live in poverty. In Illinois, 11.9% of 12,306,019 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Macon County, Illinois compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Macon County, Illinois is 11.11% higher than the US average. In Macon County, Illinois, an estimated 14.0% of 98,480 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Poverty Rate by City
- Argenta, Illinois 8.3% of 900 people.
- Blue Mound, Illinois 8.4% of 934 people.
- Boody, Illinois 0% of 411 people.
- Cerro Gordo, Illinois 11.6% of 1,411 people.
- Dalton City, Illinois 23.4% of 674 people.
Under 18 years
22.6% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Macon County, Illinois
2023
22.6% of 22 thousand people
Under 5 years
20.8% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Macon County, Illinois
2023
20.8% of 6 thousand people
5 to 17 years
23.3% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Macon County, Illinois
2023
23.3% of 16 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
22.5% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Macon County, Illinois
2023
22.5% of 22 thousand people
18 to 64 years
14.3% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Macon County, Illinois
2023
14.3% of 55 thousand people
18 to 34 years
18.3% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Macon County, Illinois
2023
18.3% of 19 thousand people
35 to 64 years
12.2% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Macon County, Illinois
2023
12.2% of 35 thousand people
60 years and over
10.3% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Macon County, Illinois
2023
10.3% of 28 thousand people
65 years and over
10.7% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Macon County, Illinois
2023
10.7% of 21 thousand people
White
8.3% Poverty Rate for White people in Macon County, Illinois
2023
8.3% of 73 thousand people
Black or African American
31.8% Poverty Rate for Black People in Macon County, Illinois
2023
31.8% of 14 thousand people
Two or more races
48.4% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Macon County, Illinois
2023
48.4% of 8 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
8.1% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Macon County, Illinois
2023
8.1% of 72 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
12.6% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Macon County, Illinois
2023
12.6% of 68 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
33.8% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Macon County, Illinois
2023
33.8% of 5 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
15.5% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Macon County, Illinois
2023
15.5% of 25 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
10.7% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Macon County, Illinois
2023
10.7% of 22 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
4.3% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Macon County, Illinois
2023
4.3% of 16 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
9% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Macon County, Illinois
2023
9% of 47 thousand people
Employed
6.9% Poverty Rate for employed people in Macon County, Illinois
2023
6.9% of 44 thousand people
Male
5% Poverty Rate for employed men in Macon County, Illinois
2023
5% of 22 thousand people
Female
8.8% Poverty Rate for employed women in Macon County, Illinois
2023
8.8% of 22 thousand people
Unemployed
42.9% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Macon County, Illinois
2023
42.9% of 3 thousand people
Male
41% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Macon County, Illinois
2023
41% of 1 thousand people
Female
44.5% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Macon County, Illinois
2023
44.5% of 2 thousand people
Population 16 years and over
13.6% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Macon County, Illinois
2023
13.6% of 78 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
2.2% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Macon County, Illinois
2023
2.2% of 32 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
19.8% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Macon County, Illinois
2023
19.8% of 16 thousand people
Did not work
22.7% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Macon County, Illinois
2023
22.7% of 30 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
26.5% Poverty Rate for single people in Macon County, Illinois
2023
26.5% of 26 thousand people
Male
20.9% Poverty Rate for single men in Macon County, Illinois
2023
20.9% of 12 thousand people
Female
31.2% Poverty Rate for single women in Macon County, Illinois
2023
31.2% of 14 thousand people
18 to 24 years
33.3% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Macon County, Illinois
2023
33.3% of 3 thousand people
25 to 34 years
20.6% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Macon County, Illinois
2023
20.6% of 4 thousand people
35 to 44 years
35.4% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Macon County, Illinois
2023
35.4% of 3 thousand people
45 to 54 years
35% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Macon County, Illinois
2023
35% of 3 thousand people
55 to 64 years
24.2% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Macon County, Illinois
2023
24.2% of 4 thousand people
65 to 74 years
22% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Macon County, Illinois
2023
22% of 4 thousand people
75 years and over
21.7% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Macon County, Illinois
2023
21.7% of 4 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
2.4% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Macon County, Illinois
2023
2.4% of 11 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
42.7% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Macon County, Illinois
2023
42.7% of 4 thousand people
Did not work
43.9% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Macon County, Illinois
2023
43.9% of 11 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
15.2% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Macon County, Illinois
2023
15.2%
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