Census ACS · #856 μSA
Macomb Metro Area
The Macomb, Il Micropolitan Statistical Area has 27,102 residents. The median household income is $50,434 and the median home value is $103,500.
27,102
Population
46
People / sq mi
$50,434
Median Income
$103,500
Median Home Value
The Macomb CBSA covers 589 sq mi of land at 46.0 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 87.1% |
| Black or African American | 5.8% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.8% |
Economy & Income
$50,434
Median Household Income
$30,785
Per Capita Income
11.4%
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Unemployment
Housing
$103,500
Median Home Value
$730
Median Rent
62.1%
Homeownership
Education
94.3%
High School+
31.8%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.5%
Drive Alone
6.5%
Work From Home
19.2 min
Avg Commute
20.5%
Foreign Born
Macomb spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Macomb, Il Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 27,102 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #856 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Macomb metro area is $50,434, with a per capita income of $30,785.
The Macomb, Il CBSA spans the state of Illinois.
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Data for the Macomb, Il CBSA (31380) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
Housing cost is the defining feature of Macomb: the median home is valued at $103,500. With 27,102 residents, Macomb is a metro area in IL.
Money is tight relative to the rest of US metro areas: the median household earns just $50,434, below the US median of $78,538. Roughly 11.4% of residents fall below the poverty line, below the national 12.4%. Home prices sit near the bottom of the range at $103,500, with typical rent around $730.
Educational attainment is on the higher side for US metro areas — 31.8% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.