Macomb, IL Demographics

A map of Macomb's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	11,705	11,684	78.6%	77.6%
Black	1,409	1,406	9.5%	9.3%
Hispanic	768	782	5.2%	5.2%
Multiracial	526	617	3.5%	4.1%
Asian	409	472	2.7%	3.1%
Native American/Other	77	90	0.5%	0.6%

Macomb, Illinois has an estimated population of 14,894, a slight decrease from the 15,051 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 78.6% White, 9.5% Black, 5.2% Hispanic, 3.5% Multiracial, 2.7% Asian, and 0.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Macomb, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Macomb has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Illinois overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Macomb, that probability was 38.3% in 2020 and 36.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Macomb is ranked the 164th most populous place in Illinois, out of 1,461 places. 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 was ranked the 162nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Macomb's White Population

11,705 residents of Macomb, or 78.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Macomb is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Macomb ranks 1148th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Macomb's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Macomb's population has increased from 77.6% to 78.6%.

Macomb is less White than neighboring Good Hope (97.3% White), Sciota (100% White), Colchester (94.6% White), Bardolph (95.6% White), and Industry (96.8% White).

Macomb's Black Population

1,409 residents of Macomb, or 9.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Macomb is slightly lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Macomb ranks 144th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Macomb's Black population has remained roughly the same. Black residents' share of Macomb's population has remained roughly unchanged at 9.5%.

Macomb is more Black than neighboring Good Hope (0% Black), Sciota (0% Black), Colchester (0% Black), Bardolph (1% Black), and Industry (0% Black).

Macomb's Asian Population

409 residents of Macomb, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Macomb is slightly lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Macomb ranks 170th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Macomb's Asian population has declined by an estimated 13.3%. Asian residents' share of Macomb's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.7%.

Macomb is more Asian than neighboring Good Hope (0% Asian), Sciota (0% Asian), Colchester (0% Asian), Bardolph (0% Asian), and Industry (0.2% Asian).

Macomb's Hispanic Population

768 residents of Macomb, or 5.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Macomb is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Macomb ranks 474th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Macomb's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 1.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Macomb's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.2%.

Macomb is more Hispanic than neighboring Good Hope (1.4% Hispanic), Sciota (0% Hispanic), Colchester (3.1% Hispanic), Bardolph (0% Hispanic), and Industry (1.2% Hispanic).

Macomb's Native American/Other Population

77 residents of Macomb, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Macomb is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Macomb ranks 382nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Macomb's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 14.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Macomb's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Macomb is more Native American/Other than neighboring Good Hope (0% Native American/Other), Sciota (0% Native American/Other), Colchester (0% Native American/Other), and Industry (0% Native American/Other). Macomb is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bardolph (1.5% Native American/Other).

Macomb's Multiracial Population

526 residents of Macomb, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Macomb is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Macomb ranks 493rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Macomb's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 14.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Macomb's population has decreased from 4.1% to 3.5%.

Macomb is more Multiracial than neighboring Good Hope (1.4% Multiracial), Sciota (0% Multiracial), Colchester (2.3% Multiracial), Bardolph (2% Multiracial), and Industry (1.8% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.