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McLean County Unit School District 5
McLean County Unit School District 5 is a unified school district in Illinois with a community population of 98,407. The median household income is $85,371 and the median age is 31.2.
98,407
Population
493
People / sq mi
$85,371
Median Income
31.2
Median Age
McLean County Unit School District 5 covers 200 sq mi of land at 492.9 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 77.1% |
| Black or African American | 0.1% |
| Asian | 49.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$85,371
Median Household Income
$44,321
Per Capita Income
6.1%
Poverty Rate
2.0%
Unemployment
Housing
$231,600
Median Home Value
$1,071
Median Rent
64.0%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
96.7%
High School+
54.7%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
McLean County Unit School District 5 serves a community with a population of 98,407 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Illinois.
The median household income in McLean County Unit School District 5 is $85,371, with a per capita income of $44,321. The poverty rate is 6.1%.
McLean County Unit School District 5 is 77.1% White, 0.1% Black or African American, 49.4% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In McLean County Unit School District 5, 96.7% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 54.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in McLean County Unit School District 5 is $231,600, with a median rent of $1,071. The homeownership rate is 64.0%.
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Data for McLean County Unit School District 5 from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 1728620).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.