Macoupin County, Illinois
County
Overview
- County Name
- Macoupin County
- State
- Illinois
- FIPS Code
- 17117
- State FIPS
- 17
- County FIPS
- 117
Geography
- Land Area
- 862.97 sq mi
- Water Area
- 4.73 sq mi
- Total Area
- 867.70 sq mi
- Latitude
- 39.265914
- Longitude
- -89.926330
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 44,162
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 35,062
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 43,584 | 98.7% |
| Hispanic | 579 | 1.3% |
| White | 42,221 | 95.6% |
| Black | 649 | 1.5% |
| Asian | 65 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 42 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 51 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 34,686 | 98.9% |
| Hispanic | 375 | 1.1% |
| White | 33,731 | 96.2% |
| Black | 542 | 1.5% |
| Asian | 136 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 220 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 53 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 44,350
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $74,907
- Poverty Rate
- 12.7%
- Population Below Poverty
- 5,626
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 41,656 | 93.9% |
| Black | 654 | 1.5% |
| Asian | 130 | 0.3% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 31,133
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 9,355 | 30.0% |
| Republican | 9,300 | 29.9% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 12,473 | 40.1% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 14,945 | 48.0% |
| Female | 16,187 | 52.0% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 26,876 | 86.3% |
| Hispanic | 357 | 1.1% |
| Black | 39 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 121 | 0.4% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 17,865
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 57.4%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 15,485 | 57.6% |
| Hispanic | 156 | 43.7% |
| Black | 9 | 23.1% |
| Asian | 62 | 51.2% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 8,778 | 58.7% |
| Female | 9,086 | 56.1% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 11,069 (34.8%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 6,448 (20.3%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 21,139
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $141,978
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $827
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 81.6%
- Public Transit
- 0.2%
- Work From Home
- 9.4%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 30.5%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.