McLean County PUMA, IL

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2021 Population

171,455

0.412% 1-year decline

US Senator

Dick Durbin

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tammy Duckworth

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

33.6

0.901% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

15.7%

3.09% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$70,339

3.38% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$170,100

2.22% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

82,002

0.05% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, McLean County PUMA, IL had a population of 171k people with a median age of 33.6 and a median household income of $70,339. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of McLean County PUMA, IL declined from 172,164 to 171,455, a −0.412% decrease and its median household income grew from $68,037 to $70,339, a 3.38% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in McLean County PUMA, IL are White (Non-Hispanic) (78.9%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (8.19%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (5.12%), White (Hispanic) (3.02%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.38%).

8.38% of the households in McLean County PUMA, IL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

95.9% of the residents in McLean County PUMA, IL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in McLean County PUMA, IL are Illinois State University (5,907 degrees awarded in 2021), Heartland Community College (1,191 degrees), and Illinois Wesleyan University (393 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in McLean County PUMA, IL was $170,100, and the homeownership rate was 64.8%.

Most people in McLean County PUMA, IL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17.9 minutes. The average car ownership in McLean County PUMA, IL was 2 cars per household.

McLean County PUMA, IL borders Menard, Logan, De Witt, Piatt, Moultrie, Shelby & Christian Counties PUMA, IL, Tazewell County PUMA, IL, Champaign & Urbana Cities PUMA, IL, Livingston, Ford, Iroquois & Vermilion Counties PUMA, IL, and Knox, Stark, Bureau, Marshall & Woodford Counties PUMA, IL.

United States Illinois

Population & Diversity

McLean County PUMA, IL is home to a population of 171k people, from which 95.9% are citizens. As of 2021, 6.94% of McLean County PUMA, IL residents were born outside of the country (11.9k people).

In 2021, there were 9.63 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (135k people) in McLean County PUMA, IL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 14k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 8.78k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in McLean County PUMA, IL are Spanish (5,093 households), Telugu (1,193 households), and Hindi (823 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

87,433

Women

51.1%

83,742

Men

48.9%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 171,175 inhabitants, with 48.9% men, and 51.1% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

95.9%

2021 Citizenship

96%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 95.9% of McLean County PUMA, IL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in McLean County PUMA, IL was 96%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in McLean County PUMA, IL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in McLean County PUMA, IL

White (Non-Hispanic)
135k ± 243
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
14k ± 465
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
8.78k ± 297

5.16%

Hispanic Population

8.85k people

5.16% of the people in McLean County PUMA, IL are hispanic (8.85k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in McLean County PUMA, IL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

India
4,482 ± 1,622 people
Mexico
1,770 ± 1,028 people
China
887 ± 729 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of McLean County PUMA, IL was India, the natal country of 4,482 McLean County PUMA, IL residents, followed by Mexico with 1,770 and China with 887.

Foreign-Born Population

6.94%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

11.9k people

6.69%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

11.5k people

As of 2021, 6.94% of McLean County PUMA, IL residents (11.9k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in McLean County PUMA, IL was 6.69%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in McLean County PUMA, IL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
5,093 households (3.15%)
Telugu
1,193 households (0.738%)
Hindi
823 households (0.509%)

8.38% of the households in McLean County PUMA, IL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in McLean County PUMA, IL was Spanish. 3.15% of the households in McLean County PUMA, IL reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,688 ± 256
Gulf War (2001-)
1,858 ± 344
Gulf War (1990s)
1,084 ± 220

McLean County PUMA, IL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.45 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of McLean County PUMA, IL employs 82k people. The largest industries in McLean County PUMA, IL are Insurance carriers (11,538 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (6,899 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,930 people), and the highest paying industries are Offices of other health practitioners ($224,230), Real estate property managers, offices of real estate appraisers, and other activities related to real estate ($210,753), and Industrial & miscellaneous chemicals ($185,983).

Males in McLean County PUMA, IL have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $56,657. The income inequality in McLean County PUMA, IL (measured using the Gini index) is 0.455, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

40,798

Women

49.8%

41,163

Men

50.2%

The workforce of McLean County PUMA, IL in 2020 was 81,961 people, with 49.8% woman, and 50.2% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in McLean County PUMA, IL.

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Occupations

82k

2021 Value

0.05%

1 Year growth

± 0.05%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in McLean County PUMA, IL grew at a rate of 0.05%, from 82k employees to 82k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in McLean County PUMA, IL, are Elementary & middle school teachers (2,058 people), Other managers (2,039 people), and Postsecondary teachers (2,003 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of McLean County PUMA, IL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Illinois (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

82k

2021 Value

0.05%

1 Year growth

± 0.05%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in McLean County PUMA, IL grew at a rate of 0.05%, from 82k employees to 82k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in McLean County PUMA, IL, are Insurance carriers (11,538 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (6,899 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,930 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of McLean County PUMA, IL, though some of these residents may live in McLean County PUMA, IL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$53,087

Median earning men ± $1,756

$34,548

Median earning women ± $1,731

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($88,724), Information ($72,292), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($65,958).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($67,546), Public Administration ($48,021), and Information ($47,500).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Illinois. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Illinois.

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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Illinois went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 57.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (40.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.1%).

Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are the senators currently representing the state of Illinois. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Illinois is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for McLean County PUMA, IL. Showing the available data for Illinois.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (57.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (40.6%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.1%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Illinois went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 57.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (40.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.1%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Illinois for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Illinois

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Dick Durbin

Senator from Illinois

Assumed office on January 3, 1997

Tammy Duckworth

Senator from Illinois

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are the senators currently representing Illinois.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Illinois over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Illinois

Illinois is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Illinois have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in McLean County PUMA, IL awarded 7,630 degrees. The student population of McLean County PUMA, IL in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 11,327 male students and 15,518 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in McLean County PUMA, IL are White (5,554 and 76%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (687 and 9.4%), Black or African American (521 and 7.13%), and Two or More Races (273 and 3.73%).

The largest universities in McLean County PUMA, IL by number of degrees awarded are Illinois State University (5,907 and 77.4%), Heartland Community College (1,191 and 15.6%), and Illinois Wesleyan University (393 and 5.15%).

The most popular majors in McLean County PUMA, IL are Liberal Arts & Sciences (618 and 8.1%), Registered Nursing (320 and 4.19%), and General Marketing & Marketing Management (300 and 3.93%).

The median tuition costs in McLean County PUMA, IL are $52,308 for private four year colleges, and $10,932 and $21,136 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in McLean County PUMA, IL, the percentage of applicants admitted was 78.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 29.4%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 26,845 (42.2% men and 57.8% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 26,845 students enrolled in McLean County PUMA, IL, 42.2% men and 57.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 18,526 records, of which 58.2% were women and 41.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
262 degree-majors awarded
Elementary Education & Teaching
256 degree-majors awarded
General Marketing & Marketing Management
300 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in McLean County PUMA, IL was Registered Nursing with 262 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in McLean County PUMA, IL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Illinois State University
5,907 degrees awarded
Heartland Community College
1,191 degrees awarded
Illinois Wesleyan University
393 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Illinois State University with 5,907 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 3,067 men were awarded degrees from institutions in McLean County PUMA, IL, which is 0.672 times less than the 4,563 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 5,554 degrees mean that there were 8.08 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 687 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($52,308) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($3,036) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($900) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.242% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.236% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of McLean County PUMA, IL in 2021 were Some college (36.8k), Bachelors Degree (34.7k), and High School or Equivalent (29.4k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in McLean County PUMA, IL was $170,100 in 2021, which is 0.695 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $166,400 to $170,100, a 2.22% increase. The homeownership rate in McLean County PUMA, IL is 64.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in McLean County PUMA, IL have an average commute time of 17.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in McLean County PUMA, IL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in McLean County PUMA, IL is $70,339. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in McLean County PUMA, IL was Vernon, Moraine, West Deerfield & Libertyville (Southeast) Townships PUMA, IL with a value of $141,613, followed by Northfield & New Trier Townships PUMA, IL and DuPage & Wheatland Townships PUMA, IL, with respective values of $139,079 and $119,865.

Housing

Property

$170,100

Median Property Value 2021

±$2,458

$43,994

Median Property Taxes

±$1,202

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In McLean County PUMA, IL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in McLean County PUMA, IL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

64.8%

Homeownership

2021

63.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 64.8% of the housing units in McLean County PUMA, IL were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 64.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in McLean County PUMA, IL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in McLean County PUMA, IL was Vernon, Moraine, West Deerfield & Libertyville (Southeast) Townships PUMA, IL with a value of $141,613, followed by Northfield & New Trier Townships PUMA, IL and DuPage & Wheatland Townships PUMA, IL, with respective values of $139,079 and $119,865.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in McLean County PUMA, IL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$70,339

Median Household Income

± $2,143

67.9k

Number of Households

± 1,905

In 2021, the median household income of the 67.9k households in McLean County PUMA, IL grew to $70,339 from the previous year's value of $68,037.

The following chart displays the households in McLean County PUMA, IL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.455

2021 Wage GINI in McLean County PUMA, IL

0.464

2020 Wage GINI in McLean County PUMA, IL

In 2021, the income inequality in McLean County PUMA, IL was 0.455 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.97% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for McLean County PUMA, IL was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in McLean County PUMA, IL in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in McLean County PUMA, IL across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (75.7%)
Worked At Home (10.5%)
Carpooled (7.75%)

In 2021, 75.7% of workers in McLean County PUMA, IL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10.5%) and those who carpooled to work (7.75%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

17.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in McLean County PUMA, IL have a shorter commute time (17.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.29% of the workforce in McLean County PUMA, IL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in McLean County PUMA, IL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in McLean County PUMA, IL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in McLean County PUMA, IL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

15.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in McLean County PUMA, IL (25.5k out of 162k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in McLean County PUMA, IL is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

95.6% of the population of McLean County PUMA, IL has health coverage, with 57.6% on employee plans, 11.3% on Medicaid, 11.1% on Medicare, 14.8% on non-group plans, and 0.768% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.3% under 18 years, 27.6% between 18 and 34 years, 35.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.9% were men and 52.1% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

4.36%

Uninsured

57.6%

Employer Coverage

11.3%

Medicaid

11.1%

Medicare

14.8%

Non-Group

0.768%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in McLean County PUMA, IL grew by 8.65% from 4.01% to 4.36%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in McLean County PUMA, IL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.