Macomb, IL Demographics

A map of Macomb's Population by Race

Macomb, Illinois had a population of 15,051 in 2020. It was 77.6% White, 9.3% Black, 3.1% Asian, 5.2% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 4.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Macomb, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Macomb is the 162nd most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Macomb's White Population

11,684 residents of Macomb identify as White, or 77.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Macomb larger than the White share of the population of Illinois (58.3% White). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Macomb is ranked #1148 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Macomb is less White than neighboring Georgetown (78.3% White), Good Hope (92.6% White), Sciota (84.2% White), Colchester (96.9% White), and Bardolph (92.9% White).

Macomb's Black Population

1,406 residents of Macomb identify as Black, or 9.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Macomb roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Illinois (13.9% Black). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Macomb is ranked #144 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Macomb is more Black than neighboring Georgetown (4.1% Black), Good Hope (0% Black), Sciota (0% Black), Colchester (0% Black), and Bardolph (0% Black).

Macomb's Asian Population

472 residents of Macomb identify as Asian, or 3.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Macomb roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Illinois (5.8% Asian). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Macomb is ranked #170 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Macomb is more Asian than neighboring Good Hope (1.4% Asian), Sciota (0% Asian), Colchester (0.1% Asian), and Bardolph (0% Asian). Macomb is less Asian than neighboring Georgetown (7.1% Asian).

Macomb's Hispanic Population

782 residents of Macomb identify as Hispanic, or 5.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Macomb less than the Hispanic share of the population of Illinois (18.2% Hispanic). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Macomb is ranked #471 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Macomb is more Hispanic than neighboring Georgetown (2.2% Hispanic), Good Hope (2.2% Hispanic), Sciota (2.6% Hispanic), Colchester (0.5% Hispanic), and Bardolph (3.8% Hispanic).

Macomb's Native American/Other Population

90 residents of Macomb identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Macomb roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Illinois (0.5% Native American/Other). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Macomb is ranked #313 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Macomb is more Native American/Other than neighboring Georgetown (0% Native American/Other), Sciota (0% Native American/Other), and Colchester (0.4% Native American/Other). Macomb is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bardolph (1% Native American/Other).

Macomb's Multiracial Population

617 residents of Macomb identify as Multiracial, or 4.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Macomb roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Illinois (3.2% Multiracial). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Macomb is ranked #472 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Macomb is more Multiracial than neighboring Good Hope (3.3% Multiracial), Colchester (2.2% Multiracial), and Bardolph (2.4% Multiracial). Macomb is less Multiracial than neighboring Georgetown (8.4% Multiracial), and Sciota (13.2% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.