Makanda, Illinois is a small village located in Jackson County, with a population of 2,151 according to the latest census. It has a population density of 45 people per square mile. Makanda has a range of local businesses, year-round outdoor activities, and other organizations that make it an attractive place to live or visit. Local businesses include the Makanda Market & Grill, Big Muddy Pub & Eatery, and the Makanda Inn Bed & Breakfast. Year-round outdoor activities include biking trails to Giant City State Park and Ferne Clyffe State Park, as well as fishing at Lake Murphysboro. Other local organizations include Makanda Community Center and the Grand American Fish Rodeo on the 3rd Saturday of each month during warm weather months. Local sporting events include baseball tournaments at Ellison Softball Complex and golf tournaments at Stone Creek Golf Club.
The population in Makanda (zip 62958) is 2,151. There are 47 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Makanda (zip 62958) is 46.8, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Makanda (zip 62958) is 2.2, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Makanda (zip 62958)
- 58.8% are married
- 15.5% are divorced
- 30.2% are married with children
- 8.9% have children, but are single
Race in Makanda (zip 62958)
- 84.2% are White
- 4.7% are Black
- 5.3% are Asian
- 0.1% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 2.9% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.7% Two or more races
- 0.1% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander