Macon
City in Macon County, Illinois
Macon is a city in Macon County, Illinois, with 1,177 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 722 ft (220 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Boody, 4.7 miles NW.
- 1,177residents (2020 Census)
- 722 ftelevation · 220 m
- 1.3 sq miland area · 3.3 km²
- 929 / sq mipopulation density
- 62544ZIP code
About Macon
Macon is a city in Macon County, Illinois, United States whose population was 1,177 at the 2020 census. It is included in the Decatur, Illinois Metropolitan Statistical Area and lies 9 miles (14 km) south of Decatur.
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Living in Macon
- Median household income
- $68,750
- Median home value
- $108,600
- Median rent
- $918/mo
- Median age
- 45.3
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Macon had 1,177 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,177 |
|---|---|
| Density | 929 per sq mi (359 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Macon at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Macon County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,177 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.27 sq mi (3.3 km²) |
| Elevation | 722 ft (220 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.7087° N, 88.9967° W |
| ZIP code | 62544 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1745941 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Macon
- Boody4.7 mi NW
- Elwin4.8 mi N
- Moweaqua5.9 mi S
- Blue Mound6.5 mi W
- Mount Zion7.9 mi NE
- Harristown9.9 mi N
- Dalton City10.1 mi E
- Long Creek10.4 mi NE
- Decatur10.7 mi N
- Stonington11.5 mi SW
- Assumption13.5 mi S
- Niantic13.5 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Macon
What county is Macon in?
Macon is in Macon County, Illinois.
What is the population of Macon, IL?
1,177 people lived in Macon at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Macon, IL?
The ZIP code of Macon is 62544.
What is the elevation of Macon?
722 feet (220 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Macon?
Boody (4.7 mi), Elwin (4.8 mi), Moweaqua (5.9 mi), Blue Mound (6.5 mi), Mount Zion (7.9 mi).
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