Macoupin County Summary

Life in Macoupin County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Macoupin County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Macoupin County:

  • The population in Macoupin County is 44,907.

  • The median home value in Macoupin County is $115,813.

  • The median income in Macoupin County is $64,706.

  • The median rent in Macoupin County is $796.

  • The unemployment rate in Macoupin County is 4.6%.

  • The poverty rate in Macoupin County is 14.7%.

  • The average high in Macoupin County is 72.4° and there are 100.4 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Macoupin County

List Of Cities & Towns in Macoupin County

Carlinville, IL Population 5,724

Staunton, IL Population 4,577

Virden, IL Population 3,208

Gillespie, IL Population 3,193

Brighton, IL Population 2,440

Mount Olive, IL Population 2,144

Benld, IL Population 1,531

Girard, IL Population 1,492

Bunker Hill, IL Population 1,393

Shipman, IL Population 668

Palmyra, IL Population 536

Wilsonville, IL Population 519

Mount Clare, IL Population 341

Medora, IL Population 300

East Gillespie, IL Population 289

Lake Ka-Ho, IL Population 281

Royal Lakes, IL Population 273

White City, IL Population 226

Eagarville, IL Population 204

Chesterfield, IL Population 202

Sawyerville, IL Population 199

Standard City, IL Population 194

Modesto, IL Population 183

Dorchester, IL Population 165

Nilwood, IL Population 150

Hettick, IL Population 138

Scottville, IL Population 81

Map Of Macoupin County

Macoupin County, IL Weather

  • The average high in Macoupin County is 72.4°.

  • There are 79.95 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 100.4 inches of rain each year with 5.6 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:08 hours of sun each day in Macoupin County.

StatMacoupin County
Mean High72.4
Nice Days79.95
Rainfall100.4
Snowfall5.6
Sunny_hours5:08
72.4°
Average High
100.4
Inches of Rain

Macoupin County Photos

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Macoupin County Demographics

Population over time in Macoupin County

The current population in Macoupin County is 44,907. The population has decreased -0.7% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 45,152 -0.2%
2021 45,243 -0.5%
2020 45,463 -

Gender in Macoupin County

  • Macoupin County is 50.3% female with 22,575 female residents.

  • Macoupin County is 49.7% male with 22,332 male residents.

Female
50.3% (22,575)
Male
49.7% (22,332)
Gender Macoupin County IL USA
Female 50.3% 50.5% 50.4%
Male 49.7% 49.5% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Macoupin County

Macoupin County is:

  • 95.0% White with 42,666 White residents.

  • 1.1% African American with 484 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 48 American Indian residents.

  • 0.5% Asian with 206 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 6 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.1% Other with 47 Other residents.

  • 1.9% Two Or More with 868 Two Or More residents.

  • 1.3% Hispanic with 582 Hispanic residents.

White
95.0% (42,666)
African American
1.1% (484)
American Indian
0.1% (48)
Asian
0.5% (206)
Hawaiian
0.0% (6)
Other
0.1% (47)
Two Or More
1.9% (868)
Hispanic
1.3% (582)

Table: Macoupin County By Race

Race Macoupin County IL USA
White 95.0% 59.6% 58.9%
African American 1.1% 13.7% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 0.5% 5.7% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.1% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 1.9% 2.8% 3.5%
Hispanic 1.3% 17.8% 18.7%

Household Income For Macoupin County, Illinois

  • 4.8% of households in Macoupin County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 3.7% of households in Macoupin County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 9.0% of households in Macoupin County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 9.4% of households in Macoupin County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 11.6% of households in Macoupin County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 18.1% of households in Macoupin County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.9% of households in Macoupin County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 17.1% of households in Macoupin County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 7.9% of households in Macoupin County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 5.4% of households in Macoupin County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.8% (2,154)
$10,000 to $14,999
3.7% (1,653)
$15,000 to $24,999
9.0% (4,051)
$25,000 to $34,999
9.4% (4,212)
$35,000 to $49,999
11.6% (5,225)
$50,000 to $74,999
18.1% (8,147)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.9% (5,797)
$100,000 to $149,999
17.1% (7,689)
$150,000 to $199,999
7.9% (3,568)
$200,000 or more
5.4% (2,405)
Income Macoupin County IL USA
Less than $10,000 4.8% 5.3% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.7% 3.5% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 9.0% 6.7% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 9.4% 7.1% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 11.6% 10.1% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 18.1% 15.4% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.9% 12.9% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 17.1% 17.6% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 7.9% 9.4% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 5.4% 12.1% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Macoupin County for adults over 25

  • 2.0% of adults in Macoupin County completed < 9th grade.

  • 7.0% of adults in Macoupin County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 40.0% of adults in Macoupin County completed high school / ged.

  • 22.0% of adults in Macoupin County completed some college.

  • 10.0% of adults in Macoupin County completed associate's degree.

  • 13.0% of adults in Macoupin County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 5.0% of adults in Macoupin County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Macoupin County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Macoupin County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
1% (898)
9-12th Grade
7% (3,143)
High School / GED
40% (17,962)
Some College
22% (9,879)
Associate's Degree
10% (4,490)
Bachelor's Degree
13% (5,837)
Master's Degree
5% (2,245)
Professional Degree
1% (449)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Macoupin County IL USA
< 9th Grade 1% 6% 3%
9-12th Grade 7% 5% 6%
High School / GED 40% 25% 26%
Some College 22% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 10% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 13% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 5% 11% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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