Macomb township, Illinois
Macomb township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Macomb township is a geographic entity located in McDonough County, Illinois. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 441. The land area covers 32.39 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 441 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 55.8 yrs | ±7.4 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 292 | ±77 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 348 | ±80 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 292 | ±77 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 56 | ±30 |
| Median Home Value | $68,600 | ±$9,658 |
| Median Gross Rent | $946 | ±$14 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $60,217 | ±$16,518 |
| Per Capita Income | $42,792 | ±$12,224 |
| Poverty Rate | 14.3% | ±7.1% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 81 | ±45 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.1% | ±3.4% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 284 | ±113 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 84.2% | ±30.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF MACOMB
GUS Population: 444 (2024)
ID: 189984
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWNSHIP CLERK
14545 N 1600TH RD, MACOMB IL 61455-8767
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COUNTY OF MCDONOUGH
GUS Population: 26,662 (2024)
ID: 194543
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY CLERK
1 COURTHOUSE SQ, MACOMB IL 61455-2267
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Macomb | 03-05 | Macomb, IL | |
| Regular School Macomb | KG-02 | Macomb, IL | |
| Regular School Macomb | PK | Macomb, IL | |
| Regular School Macomb | 06-08 | Macomb, IL | |
| Regular School Macomb | 09-12 | Macomb, IL | |
| Special Education School Macomb | M | Macomb, IL | |
| Alternative School Macomb | 04-12 | Macomb, IL | |
| Alternative School Macomb | 06-12 | Macomb, IL | |
| Alternative School Macomb | 06-12 | Macomb, IL | |
| Special Education School Macomb | M | Macomb, IL |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Western Illinois University
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College | 4.6 mi away | 1 University Circle, Macomb, IL, 61455 |
3092981414
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MACOMB PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 4.4 mi away | 235 SOUTH LAFAYETTE STREET, MACOMB, IL, 61455 |
(309) 833-2714
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BUSHNELL PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 6.4 mi away | 455 NORTH DEAN STREET, BUSHNELL, IL, 61422 |
(309) 772-2060
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COLCHESTER DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 10.8 mi away | 203 MACOMB STREET, COLCHESTER, IL, 62326 |
(309) 776-4861
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BLANDINSVILLE-HIRE LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 13.8 mi away | 130 SOUTH MAIN STREET, BLANDINSVILLE, IL, 61420 |
(309) 652-3166
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VILLAGE OF AVON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 14.4 mi away | 105 SOUTH MAIN STREET, AVON, IL, 61415 |
(309) 465-3933
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ROSEVILLE BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 16.1 mi away | 145 WEST PENN AVENUE, ROSEVILLE, IL, 61473 |
(309) 426-2336
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VERMONT PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 17.4 mi away | EAST 4TH AND MAIN STREETS, VERMONT, IL, 61484 |
(309) 784-6291
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LAHARPE CARNEGIE PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 19.4 mi away | 209 EAST MAIN STREET, LA HARPE, IL, 61450 |
(217) 659-7729
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PLYMOUTH BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 21.8 mi away | 103 WEST MAIN STREET, PLYMOUTH, IL, 62367 |
(309) 458-6616
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at PRAIRIE CITY 2S, IL US, located 9.9 miles from Macomb township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32.7° | 16.0° | 24.4° | 1.91" | 5.7" |
| February | 37.9° | 19.0° | 28.5° | 1.92" | 6.0" |
| March | 50.5° | 28.8° | 39.6° | 2.68" | 2.5" |
| April | 63.6° | 39.8° | 51.7° | 3.79" | 1.0" |
| May | 73.8° | 52.0° | 62.9° | 5.05" | 0.0" |
| June | 82.4° | 61.6° | 72.0° | 4.82" | 0.0" |
| July | 85.7° | 64.4° | 75.1° | 4.10" | 0.0" |
| August | 83.5° | 62.5° | 73.0° | 3.21" | 0.0" |
| September | 78.0° | 54.9° | 66.4° | 3.77" | 0.0" |
| October | 66.0° | 43.0° | 54.5° | 2.99" | 0.0" |
| November | 50.2° | 30.8° | 40.5° | 2.42" | 1.1" |
| December | 38.1° | 21.7° | 29.9° | 1.80" | 5.0" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bardolph village | Village | 2.7 mi | — |
| Macomb city | City | 4.3 mi | — |
| Good Hope village | Village | 5.0 mi | — |
| Bushnell city | City | 6.6 mi | — |
| Sciota village | Village | 8.2 mi | — |
| Adair CDP | CDP | 8.4 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1710945902. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.