Macon County Demographics

A map of Macon County's Population by Race

Macon County, Illinois has an estimated population of 101,849, a slight decrease from the 103,998 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 73.3% White, 16.2% Black, 5.6% Multiracial, 2.9% Hispanic, 1.5% Asian, and 0.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Macon County, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Macon has become slightly 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 Macon County, that probability was 44.2% in 2020 and 43.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Macon County is ranked the 19th most populous county in Illinois, out of 102 counties. Macon County was ranked the 19th most populous county in the 2020 Census.

Macon County's White Population

74,651 residents of Macon County, or 73.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Macon County is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Macon County ranks 84th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 102 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Macon County's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Macon County's population has increased from 72.2% to 73.3%.

Macon County is less White than neighboring De Witt County (92.7% White), Piatt County (94.8% White), Moultrie County (95.1% White), Christian County (91% White), and Logan County (85.9% White).

Macon County's Black Population

16,534 residents of Macon County, or 16.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Macon County is slightly higher than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Macon County ranks 6th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 102 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Macon County's Black population has declined by an estimated 12.5%. Black residents' share of Macon County's population has decreased from 18.2% to 16.2%.

Macon County is more Black than neighboring De Witt County (1% Black), Piatt County (1.2% Black), Moultrie County (1% Black), Christian County (2.1% Black), and Logan County (5.4% Black).

Macon County's Asian Population

1,564 residents of Macon County, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Macon County is slightly lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Macon County ranks 19th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 102 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Macon County's Asian population has grown by an estimated 3.4%. Asian residents' share of Macon County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.5%.

Macon County is more Asian than neighboring De Witt County (0.2% Asian), Piatt County (0.6% Asian), Moultrie County (0.1% Asian), Christian County (0.7% Asian), and Logan County (0.5% Asian).

Macon County's Hispanic Population

2,915 residents of Macon County, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Macon County is significantly lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Macon County ranks 57th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 102 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Macon County's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 6.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Macon County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.9%.

Macon County is more Hispanic than neighboring Piatt County (1.6% Hispanic), and Moultrie County (1.7% Hispanic). Macon County is less Hispanic than neighboring De Witt County (3.5% Hispanic), Christian County (3.3% Hispanic), and Logan County (3.5% Hispanic).

Macon County's Native American/Other Population

530 residents of Macon County, 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 Macon County is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Macon County ranks 15th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 102 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Macon County's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 15.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Macon County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Macon County is more Native American/Other than neighboring De Witt County (0.2% Native American/Other), Piatt County (0.2% Native American/Other), Moultrie County (0.1% Native American/Other), Christian County (0.4% Native American/Other), and Logan County (0.1% Native American/Other).

Macon County's Multiracial Population

5,655 residents of Macon County, or 5.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Macon County is slightly higher than in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Macon County ranks 4th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 102 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Macon County's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 10.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Macon County's population has increased from 4.9% to 5.6%.

Macon County is more Multiracial than neighboring De Witt County (2.3% Multiracial), Piatt County (1.6% Multiracial), Moultrie County (2.1% Multiracial), Christian County (2.4% Multiracial), and Logan County (4.6% 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.