Macon County, Illinois Diversity Indicators (2024)

Total Population

101,849

Diversity Score

43.2

Diversity Tier

Moderate

Largest Group

White (Non-Hispanic)
73.3%%

Macon County, Illinois Racial & Ethnic Breakdown

Bar chart showing racial distribution in  for 2024
Figure 1: Percentage breakdown of the population by race and ethnicity in (2024).


Macon County, Illinois Population by Race & Ethnicity

Race / EthnicityPopulationPercentage
White (Non-Hispanic)74,65173.3%
Black / African American16,53416.2%
Two or More Races5,6555.6%
Hispanic or Latino2,9152.9%
Asian1,5641.5%
Other Race4170.4%
Native American700.1%
Pacific Islander430.0%


Diversity & Demographics FAQs for Macon County, Illinois

The largest racial or ethnic group in Macon County, Illinois is White (Non-Hispanic), which makes up 73.3% of the total population.

Since 2010, the diversity index for Macon County, Illinois has increased significantly. The area currently has a diversity score of 43.2/100, which is considered a Moderate level of diversity.
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