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Macon County, IL: growth, migration and housing
Macon County has 99,300 residents, down 4.3% since 2020 (-0.7% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 1,700 households moved in and 1,972 moved out (-272 net), while a net $51.7M of income left. Median household income is $62,666, the median home $127,300 and median rent $847 a month.
In Illinois: 91st of 102 counties for 5-year population growth · 71st of 102 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 70th of 102 counties for median household income · 60th of 102 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Macon County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Sangamon County, IL | 119 | $5.4M |
| Champaign County, IL | 68 | $4.6M |
| Cook County, IL | 66 | $3.6M |
| Christian County, IL | 62 | $2.7M |
| Shelby County, IL | 62 | $3.1M |
| McLean County, IL | 60 | $2.4M |
| Moultrie County, IL | 60 | $4.3M |
| Piatt County, IL | 59 | $3.3M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Macon County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Sangamon County, IL | 130 | $7.3M |
| Champaign County, IL | 77 | $5.3M |
| Cook County, IL | 74 | $5.7M |
| McLean County, IL | 74 | $3.5M |
| Christian County, IL | 65 | $3.6M |
| Moultrie County, IL | 57 | $2.1M |
| Shelby County, IL | 54 | $3.0M |
| Piatt County, IL | 53 | $3.2M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.