In Macoupin, Illinois, the median home price is $145,423, compared with the Illinois median of $298,585; median household income is $70,805; the population is 44,350; schools rate 4.7 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 122.0 per 100k; and the average commute is 27.5 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Macoupin at a glance
Population
44,350
Median Household Income
$70,805
Typical Home Value
$145,423
School District Rating
4.7
Violent Crime Rate
122.0
Avg Commute Time
27.5
About Macoupin
Macoupin has a population of 44,350. The median home value is $145,423, 51% below the Illinois median. Median household income is $70,805 (15% below the Illinois median). The most populated towns are Carlinville, Staunton, and Brighton.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Macoupin
26 towns, by population.
- Carlinville6,456 pop.
- Staunton5,423 pop.
- Brighton3,856 pop.
- Gillespie3,611 pop.
- Virden3,305 pop.
- Cahokia3,128 pop.
- Bunker Hill3,120 pop.
- Mount Olive3,072 pop.
- Girard2,140 pop.
- Dorchester1,667 pop.
- Shipman1,275 pop.
- North Palmyra818 pop.
- South Palmyra731 pop.
- Chesterfield712 pop.
- North Otter624 pop.
- Shaws Point512 pop.
- Nilwood445 pop.
- Polk441 pop.
- South Otter436 pop.
- Hillyard426 pop.
- Barr405 pop.
- Bird400 pop.
- Brushy Mound391 pop.
- Western Mound347 pop.
- Scottville336 pop.
- Honey Point273 pop.
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Macoupin at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Macoupin?
- Macoupin has a population of 44,350 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Macoupin?
- The median home value in Macoupin is $145,423. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Macoupin?
- Median household income in Macoupin is $70,805 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Macoupin in?
- Macoupin is in Illinois.
- How many towns are in Macoupin?
- Macoupin contains 26 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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