Machesney Park, Illinois Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Machesney Park, Illinois is 22,744 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 104th-largest city in Illinois. The median household income is $74,244, the median home value is $162,500, and the median age is 40.5.
The population has declined 2.8% since 2010 (23,502 → 22,839).
22,744
Population
1793
People / sq mi
$74,244
Median Income
$162,500
Median Home Value
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Machesney Park covers 12.7 sq mi of land at 1793 people per square mile.
About Machesney Park, IL
Educational attainment is the headline number in Machesney Park: 18.1% of adults 25 and older have a four-year degree. With 22,744 residents, Machesney Park is a city in Illinois.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $74,244 — below the US median of $78,538. About 8.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. Property is affordable here, the median home worth $162,500, with typical rent around $1,109.
College attainment is 18.1%, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is on the lower side here, at 7.7%, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 22 minutes each way.
Machesney Park village Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Machesney Park village had a population of 23,502 in 2010 and 22,839 in 2024, a -2.8% growth over 14 years. The peak was 23,502 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.20%.
22,839
Population (2024)
23,502
Population (2010)
23,502
Peak (2010)
-0.20%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 23,502 |
| 2011 | 23,439 |
| 2012 | 23,292 |
| 2013 | 23,225 |
| 2014 | 23,058 |
| 2015 | 22,973 |
| 2016 | 22,899 |
| 2017 | 22,765 |
| 2018 | 22,681 |
| 2019 | 22,677 |
| 2020 | 22,933 |
| 2021 | 22,793 |
| 2022 | 22,737 |
| 2023 | 22,724 |
| 2024 | 22,839 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 86.8% |
| Black or African American | 2.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.9% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$74,244
Median Household Income
$34,709
Per Capita Income
8.2%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$162,500
Median Home Value
$1,109
Median Rent
80.5%
Owner-Occupied
Education
91.1%
High School+
18.1%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.0%
Drive Alone
84.0%
Public Transit
7.7%
Work From Home
22.4 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
17.6%
Foreign Born
93.2%
Non-English at Home
5.7%
Veterans
14.2%
With Disability
94.5%
Health Insurance
96.6%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Manufacturing | 21.9% |
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 19.0% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 8.6% |
| Construction | 8.6% |
| Retail Trade | 6.4% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 6.4% |
| Information | 3.9% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 3.8% |
| Public Administration | 3.6% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.8% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.3% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Machesney Park, Illinois has a population of 22,744 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 104th-largest city in Illinois.
The median household income in Machesney Park, Illinois is $74,244, with 8.2% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Machesney Park, Illinois is $162,500, with median monthly rent at $1,109 and a homeownership rate of 80.5%.
The median age in Machesney Park, Illinois is 40.5 years. The population is 48.7% male and 51.3% female.
The population has declined 2.8% since 2010 (23,502 → 22,839).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.