Macomb

City in McDonough County, Illinois

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Macomb is a city in McDonough County, Illinois, with 15,051 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 633 ft (193 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Good Hope, 6.0 miles N.

About Macomb

Macomb () is a city in the State of Illinois, and the county seat of McDonough County, Illinois, United States. It is situated in western Illinois, about 75 miles (121 km) southwest of Peoria. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 15,051. Macomb is also the home of Western Illinois University.

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Living in Macomb

Median household income
$44,411
Median home value
$103,300
Median rent
$765/mo
Median age
27.6
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Macomb, IL population

Macomb had 15,051 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census15,051
Density1,387 per sq mi (536 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Macomb at a glance

StateIllinois (IL)
CountyMcDonough County
TypeCity
Population15,051 (2020)
Land area10.85 sq mi (28.1 km²)
Water area0.44 sq mi (1.15 km²)
Elevation633 ft (193 m)
Coordinates40.4702° N, 90.6830° W
ZIP code61455
Official websitecityofmacomb.com
Census code (GEOID)1745889

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Macomb

What county is Macomb in?

Macomb is in McDonough County, Illinois.

What is the population of Macomb, IL?

15,051 people lived in Macomb at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Macomb, IL?

The ZIP code of Macomb is 61455.

What is the elevation of Macomb?

633 feet (193 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Macomb?

Good Hope (6.0 mi), Colchester (6.5 mi), Bardolph (6.5 mi), Sciota (7.2 mi), Tennessee (9.0 mi).

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