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Macomb Community Unit School District 185
Macomb Community Unit School District 185 is a unified school district in Illinois with a community population of 17,738. The median household income is $48,325 and the median age is 30.8.
17,738
Population
118
People / sq mi
$48,325
Median Income
30.8
Median Age
Macomb Community Unit School District 185 covers 151 sq mi of land at 117.6 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 81.4% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 53.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.1% |
Economy & Income
$48,325
Median Household Income
$30,964
Per Capita Income
14.5%
Poverty Rate
6.0%
Unemployment
Housing
$115,800
Median Home Value
$762
Median Rent
55.3%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
94.7%
High School+
37.8%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Macomb Community Unit School District 185 serves a community with a population of 17,738 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Illinois.
The median household income in Macomb Community Unit School District 185 is $48,325, with a per capita income of $30,964. The poverty rate is 14.5%.
Macomb Community Unit School District 185 is 81.4% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 53.1% Asian, and 0.1% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Macomb Community Unit School District 185, 94.7% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Macomb Community Unit School District 185 is $115,800, with a median rent of $762. The homeownership rate is 55.3%.
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Data for Macomb Community Unit School District 185 from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 1723920).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.