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Macomb, IL is a small city in the state of Illinois. It has a population of 15,681 and a population density of 1,579 people per square mile. This makes it much less densely populated than the rest of the US overall which has a population density of 93 people per square mile. Macomb is home to many local businesses such as The Box Factory Restaurant, Angel's Home Care Service and JHabeck Jewelers. There are plenty of year-round outdoor activities to enjoy in the area such as golfing at White Oaks Golf Club or fishing at Spring Lake Park. Many organizations and clubs can also be found in Macomb like the Macomb VFW Post 1921 or Heartland Community College. Fans of sports will find plenty to cheer for including the Western Illinois University Leathernecks Football team and the Western Illinois Women’s Basketball Team.

The population in Macomb is 15,681. There are 1,439 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Macomb is 26.8, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Macomb is 2.1, the US average of people per household is 2.6.

Family in Macomb
- 30.2% are married
- 7.6% are divorced
- 30.4% are married with children
- 18.7% have children, but are single
Race in Macomb

- 84.1% are White
- 7.2% are Black
- 2.1% are Asian
- 0.3% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 3.8% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.5% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander

   Estimated Total Population by Age

  PeopleMacomb, IllinoisUnited States
  15,681.0329,725,481.0
  53.8%50.5%
  46.2%49.5%
  26.838.4
 
  17,658.0326,569,308.0
  19,310.0309,327,143.0
  18,558.0285,036,114.0
  19,952.0251,960,433.0
  -7.3%15.6%
  -13.8%30.8%
 
  1439.493.4
  10.8943531905.423
  0.431264836.791
 
  81.2%59.4%
  8.3%12.2%
  3.4%5.6%
  0.1%0.6%
  0.1%0.2%
  0.0%0.4%
  2.5%3.2%
  4.5%18.4%
 
  30.2%49.8%
  28.7%48.0%
  1.4%1.8%
  69.8%50.2%
  53.2%33.8%
  9.3%10.8%
  7.4%5.6%
 
  2.112.6
  6,017.0124,010,992.0
  2,316.080,755,759.0
  31.6%30.5%
  44.8%42.9%
  3,701.043,255,233.0
  14.3%15.8%
  9.2%10.8%
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Over 3 years ago

I moved here in 2020. I have found services in this area to be lacking. Especially, handymen, and general house repairs. The town itself is safe, quiet. not much goes  More

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Over 16 years ago

Pros: 1. Low crime rate 2. Excellent school system 3. Low cost of living and housing 4. Affordable place to live 5. Home to Western Illinois University, a "Best in  More

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