Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

McCook, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

268

Median Agei

34.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

51.1%137

Hispanic/Latino

45.1%121

Asian

2.6%7

Two or More

1.1%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.1%2

High School Diploma

39.2%73

Some College (<1 yr)

1.6%3

Some College (1+ yr)

12.4%23

Associate's Degree

26.9%50

Bachelor's Degree

6.5%12

Master's Degree

0.5%1

HS or Higher

88.2%

BA or Higher

Graduate+

0.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$332,100

Median Renti

$1,295

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

66.7%70

Renter-Occupied

33.3%35

Total Units

118

Homeownership

66.7%

Vacancy Rate

11%

Home Values

$50K–$100K

1.4%1

$100K–$150K

2.9%2

$150K–$200K

1.4%1

$200K–$300K

31.4%22

$300K–$500K

61.4%43

$500K–$1M

1.4%1

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2010–2019

0.8%1

2000–2009

0.8%1

1990–1999

4.2%5

1980–1989

6.8%8

1970–1979

22%26

1960–1969

18.6%22

1950–1959

17.8%21

1940–1949

4.2%5

1939 or earlier

24.6%29

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

84.8%89

Electricity

13.3%14

Bottled/LP Gas

1.9%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$62,375

Mean Household Incomei

$83,315

Per Capita Incomei

$30,990

Poverty Ratei

7.5%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

104

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.7%6

$10K–$15K

2.9%3

$20K–$25K

4.8%5

$25K–$30K

1.9%2

$30K–$35K

1%1

$35K–$40K

3.8%4

$40K–$45K

15.2%16

$50K–$60K

5.7%6

$60K–$75K

17.1%18

$75K–$100K

7.6%8

$100K–$125K

7.6%8

$125K–$150K

16.2%17

$150K–$200K

6.7%7

$200K+

3.8%4

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers2 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

Avg. Commutei

22.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

104

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

23(11.4% of civilian adults)