McDonough County, Illinois
County
Overview
- County Name
- McDonough County
- State
- Illinois
- FIPS Code
- 17109
- State FIPS
- 17
- County FIPS
- 109
Geography
- Land Area
- 589.31 sq mi
- Water Area
- 0.80 sq mi
- Total Area
- 590.10 sq mi
- Latitude
- 40.455808
- Longitude
- -90.678954
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 26,457
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 21,612
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 25,616 | 96.8% |
| Hispanic | 840 | 3.2% |
| White | 23,227 | 87.8% |
| Black | 1,462 | 5.5% |
| Asian | 301 | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 5 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 21 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 55 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 21,016 | 97.2% |
| Hispanic | 598 | 2.8% |
| White | 19,270 | 89.2% |
| Black | 1,194 | 5.5% |
| Asian | 340 | 1.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 160 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 25 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 30 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 26,920
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $56,109
- Poverty Rate
- 15.6%
- Population Below Poverty
- 4,194
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 23,246 | 86.4% |
| Black | 1,562 | 5.8% |
| Asian | 566 | 2.1% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 16,536
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 3,467 | 21.0% |
| Republican | 6,334 | 38.3% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 6,734 | 40.7% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 7,827 | 47.3% |
| Female | 8,702 | 52.6% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 14,390 | 87.0% |
| Hispanic | 299 | 1.8% |
| Black | 188 | 1.1% |
| Asian | 158 | 1.0% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 9,416
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 56.9%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 8,377 | 58.2% |
| Hispanic | 99 | 33.1% |
| Black | 39 | 20.7% |
| Asian | 84 | 53.2% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 4,448 | 56.8% |
| Female | 4,967 | 57.1% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 4,520 (25.3%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 5,175 (31.9%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 13,587
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $110,481
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $743
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 75.8%
- Public Transit
- 0.5%
- Work From Home
- 7.1%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 31.4%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.