The Town FilesMacoupin County, Illinois
44,350 people. The median home is worth $138,200 (typical Illinois town: $156,600) and the median household earns $70,805.
Towns in Macoupin County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlinville | 5,710 | $105,700 | $57,708 | 39.9 |
| Staunton | 5,054 | $143,500 | $57,904 | 42.3 |
| Virden | 3,231 | $101,300 | $80,577 | 36.7 |
| Gillespie | 3,168 | $91,000 | $82,772 | 45.3 |
People and housing
| Macoupin County | Typical Illinois town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $138,200 | $156,600 |
| Median rent | $801 | $960 |
| Median household income | $70,805 | $72,500 |
| Median age | 44.2 | 40.4 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.3% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.1% | 9.9% |
Jobs and pay
10,150 jobs in 2024, average pay $46,689 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 575 storm events in Macoupin County from 1996 to 2026, with 3 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Macoupin County has been included in 9 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| December 13, 2021 | Tornado | EM-3577: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4489: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3435: Covid-19 |
| October 3, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1800: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| February 9, 2007 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-1681: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3230: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).