McDonough County, IL

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2019 Population

30,479

1.28% 1-year decline

US Senator

Dick Durbin

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tammy Duckworth

Democratic Party

2019 Median Age

2.8% 1-year increase

2019 Poverty Rate

21.9%

0.239% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$44,471

1.71% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$91,800

2.55% 1-year decline

2019 Employed Population

13,558

0.698% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, McDonough County, IL had a population of 30.5k people with a median age of 33 and a median household income of $44,471. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of McDonough County, IL declined from 30,875 to 30,479, a −1.28% decrease and its median household income grew from $43,724 to $44,471, a 1.71% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in McDonough County, IL are White (Non-Hispanic) (87.9%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (4.67%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.45%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.14%), and White (Hispanic) (1.94%). 0% of the households in McDonough County, IL speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

97.8% of the residents in McDonough County, IL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in McDonough County, IL are Western Illinois University (2,324 degrees awarded in 2020).

In 2019, the median property value in McDonough County, IL was $91,800, and the homeownership rate was 66.3%. Most people in McDonough County, IL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 16.9 minutes. The average car ownership in McDonough County, IL was 2 cars per household.

McDonough County, IL borders Fulton County, IL, Hancock County, IL, Henderson County, IL, Schuyler County, IL, and Warren County, IL.

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Diversity

McDonough County, IL is home to a population of 30.5k people, from which 97.8% are citizens. As of 2019, 3.68% of McDonough County, IL residents were born outside of the country (1.12k people).

In 2019, there were 18.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (26.8k people) in McDonough County, IL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.42k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 747 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in McDonough County, IL

White (Non-Hispanic)
26.8k ± 32
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
1.42k ± 123
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
747 ± 175

2.77%

Hispanic Population

844 people

2.77% of the people in McDonough County, IL are hispanic (844 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in McDonough County, IL as a share of the total population.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

3.68%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

1.12k people

3.87%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

1.2k people

As of 2019, 3.68% of McDonough County, IL residents (1.12k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in McDonough County, IL was 3.87%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in McDonough County, IL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 1.3

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 9.5

In 2019, the median age of all people in McDonough County, IL was 33. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 33, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 35. But people in McDonough County, IL are getting getting older. In 2018, the average age of all McDonough County, IL residents was 32.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Illinois.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
644,788 ± 19,210 people
India
156,084 ± 9,640 people
Poland
130,079 ± 8,810 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Illinois was Mexico, the natal country of 644,788 Illinois residents, followed by India with 156,084 and Poland with 130,079.

Citizenship

97.8%

2019 Citizenship

97.3%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 97.8% of McDonough County, IL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in McDonough County, IL was 97.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in McDonough County, IL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
683 ± 120
Gulf War (2001-)
368 ± 142
Korea
213 ± 64

McDonough County, IL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.86 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Illinois. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Illinois, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Illinois.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Illinois (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Illinois.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Illinois. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Illinois.

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Illinois across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in McDonough County, IL is $44,471. In 2019, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in McDonough County, IL was Census Tract 103 with a value of $68,112, followed by Census Tract 110 and Census Tract 102, with respective values of $58,542 and $50,676.

Males in Illinois have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $56,164. The income inequality in Illinois (measured using the Gini index) is 0.482, which is higher than than the national average.

The economy of McDonough County, IL employs 13.6k people. The largest industries in McDonough County, IL are Educational Services (3,178 people), Retail Trade (1,843 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,589 people), and the highest paying industries are Public Administration ($49,861), Utilities ($46,250), and Construction ($45,875).

Wages

Median Household Income

$44,471

2019 value

± $2,569

1.71%

1 Year Growth

± 8.89%

Households in McDonough County, IL have a median annual income of $44,471, which is less than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $43,724 in 2018, which represents a 1.71% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in McDonough County, IL compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Illinois.

$75,849

Average Male Salary in Illinois

± $1,220

$56,164

Average Female Salary in Illinois

± $916

In 2019, full-time male employees in Illinois made 1.35 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Illinois by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Illinois.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Illinois

Asian
$71,781 ± $3,365
White
$60,455 ± $832
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
$58,312 ± $36,766

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Illinois workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.19 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Illinois.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Illinois by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for McDonough County, IL is from Illinois.

0.482

2019 Wage GINI in Illinois

0.482

2018 Wage GINI in Illinois

In 2019, the income inequality in Illinois was 0.482 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0501% growth from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Illinois was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Illinois in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Illinois across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 103
Census Tract 110
Census Tract 102

In 2019, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in McDonough County, IL was Census Tract 103 with a value of $68,112, followed by Census Tract 110 and Census Tract 102, with respective values of $58,542 and $50,676.

The following map shows all of the tracts in McDonough County, IL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 18 - 24

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

21.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in McDonough County, IL (5.93k out of 27k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
5,253 ± 437
Black
300 ± 164
Asian
210 ± 157

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in McDonough County, IL is White, followed by Black and Asian.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

13.6k

2019 Value

± 787

0.698%

1 Year growth

± 7.85%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in McDonough County, IL grew at a rate of 0.698%, from 13.5k employees to 13.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in McDonough County, IL, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,666 people), Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (1,488 people), and Management Occupations (1,479 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of McDonough County, IL.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of McDonough County, IL, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,666 people), Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (1,488 people), and Management Occupations (1,479 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, McDonough County, IL has an unusually high number of residents working as Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors (2.31 times higher than expected), Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (2.15 times), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (1.81 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of McDonough County, IL, by median earnings, are Legal Occupations ($81,250), Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($80,000), and Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations ($67,083).

Industries

Employment by Industries

13.6k

2019 Value

± 787

0.698%

1 Year growth

± 7.85%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in McDonough County, IL grew at a rate of 0.698%, from 13.5k employees to 13.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in McDonough County, IL, are Educational Services (3,178 people), Retail Trade (1,843 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,589 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of McDonough County, IL, though some of these residents may live in McDonough County, IL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in McDonough County, IL, by number of employees, are Educational Services (3,178 people), Retail Trade (1,843 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,589 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, McDonough County, IL has an unusually high number of Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (3.18 times higher than expected), Educational Services (2.53 times), and Management of Companies & Enterprises (2.13 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in McDonough County, IL, by median earnings, are Public Administration ($49,861), Utilities ($46,250), and Construction ($45,875).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Illinois to other states, or from other states to Illinois.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Illinois product (by dollars) was Electronics with $138B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($87.2B) and Mixed freight ($79.8B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Illinois products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Illinois.

$1.03T

2020 Value in Illinois

$1.94T

Projected 2050 Value in Illinois

88.6% growth

In 2020, total outbound Illinois trade was $1.03T. This is expected to increase 88.6% to $1.94T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Illinois trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Illinois to other states, or from other states to Illinois.

Most Common Trade Partners

Indiana
$77.4B
Wisconsin
$56.8B
California
$46.1B

In 2020, the top outbound Illinois domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Indiana with $77.4B, followed by Wisconsin with $56.8B and California and $46.1B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Illinois shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in McDonough County, IL went to Donald J. Trump with 57.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (40.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.41%). The most partisan county was Wayne County, IL with 84.6% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are the senators currently representing the state of Illinois. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Illinois is currently represented by 18 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (57.2%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (40.6%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.41%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in McDonough County, IL for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Illinois.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for McDonough County, IL

57.2% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Illinois

Wayne County, IL
84.6% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Edwards County, IL
84.2% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Clay County, IL
81.7% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in Illinois was Wayne County, IL with 84.6% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Illinois colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Illinois

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Illinois.

Dick Durbin

Senator from Illinois

Assumed office on January 3, 1997

Tammy Duckworth

Senator from Illinois

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are the senators currently representing Illinois.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Illinois over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from Illinois

Illinois is currently represented by 18 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Illinois have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in McDonough County, IL awarded 2,324 degrees. The student population of McDonough County, IL is skewed towards women, with 3,275 male students and 4,215 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in McDonough County, IL are White (1,511 and 69.7%), followed by Black or African American (300 and 13.8%), Hispanic or Latino (228 and 10.5%), and Two or More Races (54 and 2.49%).

The largest universities in McDonough County, IL by number of degrees awarded are Western Illinois University (2,324 and 100%).

The most popular majors in McDonough County, IL are Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (344 and 14.8%), Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (159 and 6.84%), and General Biological Sciences (95 and 4.09%).

The median tuition cost in McDonough County, IL for a public four year colleges is $8,712 for in-state students and $8,712 for out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities
159 degree-majorss awarded
General Agriculture
94 degree-majorss awarded
Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration
291 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in McDonough County, IL was Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities with 159 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in McDonough County, IL according to their major.

Universities

Western Illinois University

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

2,324 degrees awarded

$8,712

Median In-State Public

In 2020, the McDonough County, IL institution with the largest number of graduating students was Western Illinois University with 2,324 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

1,074

Degrees Awarded to Men

1,250

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 1,074 men were awarded degrees from institutions in McDonough County, IL, which is 0.859 times less than the 1,250 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the sex disparity between the institutions in McDonough County, IL by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
1,511 degrees awarded
Black or African American
300 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
228 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in McDonough County, IL was White students. These 1,511 degrees mean that there were 5.04 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 300 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in McDonough County, IL was $91,800 in 2019, which is 0.382 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $94,200 to $91,800, a 2.55% decrease. The homeownership rate in McDonough County, IL is 66.3%, which is higher than the national average of 64.1%. People in McDonough County, IL have an average commute time of 16.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in McDonough County, IL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$91,800

2019 Median

± $4,683

$94,200

2018 Median

± $4,804

In 2019, the median property value in McDonough County, IL declined from to $91,800 from the previous year's value of $94,200.

The following charts display, first, the property values in McDonough County, IL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In McDonough County, IL the largest share of households have a property value in the $100k - $125k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$44,471

Median Household Income

± $2,569

11.4k

Number of Households

± 634

In 2019, the median household income of the 11.4k households in McDonough County, IL grew to $44,471 from the previous year's value of $43,724.

The following chart displays the households in McDonough County, IL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

This chart shows the households in McDonough County, IL distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In McDonough County, IL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

Rent vs Own

66.3%

2019 Homeownership

66.7%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 66.3% of the housing units in McDonough County, IL were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 66.7%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in McDonough County, IL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

16.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in McDonough County, IL have a shorter commute time (16.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 2.63% of the workforce in McDonough County, IL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in McDonough County, IL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (75.9%)
Carpooled (9.78%)
Walked (7.44%)

In 2019, 75.9% of workers in McDonough County, IL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.78%) and those who walked to work (7.44%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in McDonough County, IL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in McDonough County, IL have 2 cars, followed by false.

Health

95.7% of the population of McDonough County, IL has health coverage, with 52.1% on employee plans, 16.8% on Medicaid, 12% on Medicare, 13.1% on non-group plans, and 1.72% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Illinois was $8,262 in 2014. This is a 4.44% increase from the previous year ($7,911).

Primary care physicians in McDonough County, IL see 1997 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.82% decrease from the previous year (2055 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 3298 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 479 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Wayne County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (19.9%). Additionally, Vermilion County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (43.2%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,997 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in McDonough County, IL

Primary care physicians in McDonough County, IL see an average of 1,997 patients per year. This represents a 2.82% decrease from the previous year (2,055 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in McDonough County, IL in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Illinois.

$8,262

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Illinois

$4,875

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$4,959

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$11,116

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Illinois (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4.44%, from $7,911 to $8,262.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

4.32%

Uninsured

52.1%

Employer Coverage

16.8%

Medicaid

12%

Medicare

13.1%

Non-Group

1.72%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in McDonough County, IL declined by 14.9% from 5.08% to 4.32%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in McDonough County, IL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.