The Town FilesMacon County, Illinois
101,849 people. The median home is worth $127,300 (typical Illinois town: $156,600) and the median household earns $62,666.
Towns in Macon County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur | 70,522 | $99,600 | $51,592 | 39.2 |
| Mount Zion | 6,019 | $201,100 | $103,365 | 40.7 |
| Forsyth | 3,734 | $281,000 | $112,000 | 41.6 |
People and housing
| Macon County | Typical Illinois town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $127,300 | $156,600 |
| Median rent | $847 | $960 |
| Median household income | $62,666 | $72,500 |
| Median age | 40.6 | 40.4 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.4% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.0% | 9.9% |
Jobs and pay
45,051 jobs in 2024, average pay $67,788 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 602 storm events in Macon County from 1996 to 2026, with 2 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Macon County has been included in 11 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 15, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4728: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4489: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3435: Covid-19 |
| February 9, 2007 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-1681: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3230: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| May 21, 2002 | Tornado | DR-1416: Severe Storms, Tornadoes And Flooding |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).