The Town FilesMcLean County, Illinois
171,556 people. The median home is worth $208,400 (typical Illinois town: $156,600) and the median household earns $79,905.
Towns in McLean County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington | 78,680 | $203,300 | $77,384 | 36.2 |
| Normal | 52,736 | $213,600 | $64,785 | 25.0 |
| Le Roy | 3,512 | $167,600 | $81,875 | 40.0 |
| Heyworth | 2,791 | $210,600 | $96,500 | 35.0 |
People and housing
| McLean County | Typical Illinois town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $208,400 | $156,600 |
| Median rent | $1,009 | $960 |
| Median household income | $79,905 | $72,500 |
| Median age | 34.3 | 40.4 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 47.2% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.9% | 9.9% |
Jobs and pay
88,945 jobs in 2024, average pay $66,183 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 782 storm events in McLean County from 1996 to 2026, with 19 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
McLean County has been included in 11 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4489: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3435: Covid-19 |
| March 17, 2011 | Snowstorm | DR-1960: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| February 9, 2007 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-1681: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3230: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| January 17, 2001 | Snowstorm | EM-3161: Illinois Winter Snow Storms |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).