McLean County, IL

County

Demographics of McLean

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

47.2%

Households with Children

26.5%

School Enrollment K-12

18,544

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.3%
School Age (5-17): 15.9%
Young Adults (18-34): 29.6%
Working Age (35-54): 23.4%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 11.2%
Seniors (65+): 14.6%

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: 4.1%
High School / GED: 22.4%
Some College or Associate's: 26.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 47.2%

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: 19.1%
Single Parents: 7.4%
Couples & Adults: 30.8%
Living Alone: 42.7%

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: 76.3%
Hispanic or Latino: 6.5%
Asian: 5.2%
Black or African American: 8.4%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 3.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

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

Asian Population by Origin

Based on single-race Census responses. Residents who identify with multiple races may not appear here.

East Asian: 16.0%
South Asian: 69.3%
Southeast Asian: 10.1%
Central Asian: 0.4%
Other Asian: 4.2%

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

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 75.0%
Puerto Rican: 7.1%
Cuban: 2.6%
Dominican: 0.4%
Central American: 5.3%
South American: 3.5%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 6.0%

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

White Population by Ancestry

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

European: 44.2%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.4%
Other White: 55.4%

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: 47.1%
Sub-Saharan African: 2.6%
Caribbean: 0.6%
Other Black: 49.6%

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: 73.3%
Born in Other U.S. State: 18.2%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.8%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 3.0%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 4.6%

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: 90.3%
Spanish: 3.7%
European & Indo-European: 2.7%
East & Southeast Asian: 2.8%
Arabic: 0.2%
Other: 0.3%

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: 2.6%
Elementary (1-4): 4.6%
Middle School (5-8): 5.6%
High School (9-12): 4.8%
College / Graduate: 15.2%
Not Enrolled: 67.3%

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

Cities in McLean County

Neighborhoods in McLean County

Woodridge / Greystone Fields

University Park / Happy Acres

300 Spot / Royal Acres Trailer Park

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