Macon, IL County is located in Central Illinois and has a population of 104,331 people. The population density is 177 people per square mile compared to the US Population Density of 93 people per square mile. This makes Macon an ideal place to live as it offers plenty of space and resources without feeling too crowded.
The county has a variety of local businesses including restaurants, grocery stores, and retail stores. There are also many year-round outdoor activities such as fishing, camping, hiking, biking and more. Other organizations in the community include churches, libraries, museums, parks and recreation centers that provide a wealth of activities throughout the year. Local sporting events are popular with local high schools competing against each other in football or basketball games during the fall and winter months.
The population in Macon County is 104,331. There are 180 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Macon County is 40.8, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Macon County is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Macon County
- 49.7% are married
- 13.5% are divorced
- 26.0% are married with children
- 19.1% have children, but are single
Race in Macon County
- 76.7% are White
- 13.9% are Black
- 1.1% are Asian
- 0.3% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 2.2% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 5.7% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander