Mclean County Summary

Life in Mclean County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Mclean 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 Mclean County:

  • The population in Mclean County is 171,284.

  • The median home value in Mclean County is $224,915.

  • The median income in Mclean County is $75,356.

  • The median rent in Mclean County is $941.

  • The unemployment rate in Mclean County is 3.2%.

  • The poverty rate in Mclean County is 14.2%.

  • The average high in Mclean County is 69.7° and there are 94.3 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Mclean County

List Of Cities & Towns in Mclean County

Bloomington, IL Population 78,788

Normal, IL Population 52,920

Le Roy, IL Population 3,223

El Paso, IL Population 2,855

Heyworth, IL Population 2,725

Hudson, IL Population 2,225

Lexington, IL Population 2,108

Chenoa, IL Population 1,552

Downs, IL Population 1,530

Twin Grove, IL Population 1,412

Gridley, IL Population 1,217

Danvers, IL Population 1,039

Colfax, IL Population 1,017

McLean, IL Population 777

Saybrook, IL Population 734

Carlock, IL Population 585

Stanford, IL Population 531

Towanda, IL Population 426

Arrowsmith, IL Population 398

Bellflower, IL Population 379

Anchor, IL Population 249

Ellsworth, IL Population 211

Cooksville, IL Population 148

Map Of Mclean County

Mclean County, IL Weather

  • The average high in Mclean County is 69.7°.

  • There are 78.77 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 94.3 inches of rain each year with 8.0 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:53 hours of sun each day in Mclean County.

StatMclean County
Mean High69.7
Nice Days78.77
Rainfall94.3
Snowfall8.0
Sunny_hours4:53
69.7°
Average High
94.3
Inches of Rain

Mclean County Photos

Old Mclean County Illinois Court House     Bloomington
Source: Wikipedia User Todd Ryburn from Blooming | CC BY 2.0
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Source: Public Domain
Beer Nuts
Source: Public Domain
Bloomington Il State Farm Bldg
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Golf Bloom
Source: Wikipedia User | CC-BY-SA-3.0
Millerparkpavilion Bloomingtonil
Source: Public Domain

Mclean County Demographics

Population over time in Mclean County

The current population in Mclean County is 171,284. The population has decreased -0.7% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 171,455 -0.4%
2021 172,164 -0.2%
2020 172,578 -

Gender in Mclean County

  • Mclean County is 51.0% female with 87,362 female residents.

  • Mclean County is 49.0% male with 83,922 male residents.

Female
51.0% (87,362)
Male
49.0% (83,922)
Gender Mclean County IL USA
Female 51.0% 50.5% 50.4%
Male 49.0% 49.5% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Mclean County

Mclean County is:

  • 78.3% White with 134,088 White residents.

  • 8.4% African American with 14,412 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 158 American Indian residents.

  • 5.0% Asian with 8,641 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 15 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.2% Other with 358 Other residents.

  • 2.6% Two Or More with 4,509 Two Or More residents.

  • 5.3% Hispanic with 9,103 Hispanic residents.

White
78.3% (134,088)
African American
8.4% (14,412)
American Indian
0.1% (158)
Asian
5.0% (8,641)
Hawaiian
0.0% (15)
Other
0.2% (358)
Two Or More
2.6% (4,509)
Hispanic
5.3% (9,103)

Table: Mclean County By Race

Race Mclean County IL USA
White 78.3% 59.6% 58.9%
African American 8.4% 13.7% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 5.0% 5.7% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.2% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.6% 2.8% 3.5%
Hispanic 5.3% 17.8% 18.7%

Household Income For Mclean County, Illinois

  • 8.6% of households in Mclean County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 3.0% of households in Mclean County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 5.6% of households in Mclean County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 8.1% of households in Mclean County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 10.3% of households in Mclean County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 14.3% of households in Mclean County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 13.6% of households in Mclean County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 17.4% of households in Mclean County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 9.4% of households in Mclean County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 9.8% of households in Mclean County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
8.6% (14,644)
$10,000 to $14,999
3.0% (5,159)
$15,000 to $24,999
5.6% (9,570)
$25,000 to $34,999
8.1% (13,822)
$35,000 to $49,999
10.3% (17,695)
$50,000 to $74,999
14.3% (24,443)
$75,000 to $99,999
13.6% (23,240)
$100,000 to $149,999
17.4% (29,772)
$150,000 to $199,999
9.4% (16,165)
$200,000 or more
9.8% (16,770)
Income Mclean County IL USA
Less than $10,000 8.6% 5.3% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.0% 3.5% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 5.6% 6.7% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.1% 7.1% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 10.3% 10.1% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 14.3% 15.4% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.6% 12.9% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 17.4% 17.6% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 9.4% 9.4% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 9.8% 12.1% 11.4%

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

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

  • 3.0% of adults in Mclean County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 23.0% of adults in Mclean County completed high school / ged.

  • 19.0% of adults in Mclean County completed some college.

  • 8.0% of adults in Mclean County completed associate's degree.

  • 30.0% of adults in Mclean County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 11.0% of adults in Mclean County completed master's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Mclean County completed professional degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Mclean County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
2% (3,425)
9-12th Grade
3% (5,138)
High School / GED
23% (39,395)
Some College
19% (32,543)
Associate's Degree
8% (13,702)
Bachelor's Degree
30% (51,385)
Master's Degree
11% (18,841)
Professional Degree
2% (3,425)
Doctorate Degree
2% (3,425)
Education Mclean County IL USA
< 9th Grade 2% 6% 3%
9-12th Grade 3% 5% 6%
High School / GED 23% 25% 26%
Some College 19% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 8% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 30% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 11% 11% 10%
Professional Degree 2% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 2% 1% 2%

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