McDonough County, IL

County

Demographics of McDonough

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

31.4%

Households with Children

20.6%

School Enrollment K-12

2,505

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 4.9%
School Age (5-17): 13.1%
Young Adults (18-34): 32.1%
Working Age (35-54): 19.4%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 11.2%
Seniors (65+): 19.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 5.8%
High School / GED: 32.8%
Some College or Associate's: 30.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 31.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 14.1%
Single Parents: 6.5%
Couples & Adults: 28.6%
Living Alone: 50.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 85.2%
Hispanic or Latino: 3.5%
Asian: 2.1%
Black or African American: 5.7%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 3.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 42.3%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.1%
Other White: 57.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 30.9%
Sub-Saharan African: 10.1%
Caribbean: 2.6%
Other Black: 56.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 75.4%
Born in Other U.S. State: 21.1%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.8%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.9%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 1.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 95.3%
Spanish: 1.6%
European & Indo-European: 1.9%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.9%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.4%
Elementary (1-4): 4.1%
Middle School (5-8): 4.3%
High School (9-12): 3.6%
College / Graduate: 16.8%
Not Enrolled: 68.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Cities in McDonough County

Neighborhoods in McDonough County

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources