Makanda, Illinois
Makanda: City in Illinois, United States of America
About
Makanda is a city located in the county of Jackson in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 561 and a population density of 105 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 529 inhabitants.
Makanda is a village in Jackson County, Illinois, United States. The population was 547 at the 2020 United States Census, a decline from 561 in 2010. Makanda is part of the Carbondale, IL Micropolitan Statistical Area.
As of the 2020 United States Census, there were 547 people, 206 households, and 155 families residing in the village. The population density was 44.1 people per square mile (17.0/km²). There were 220 housing units at an average density of 17.5 per square mile (6.8/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 97% White, 1% Asian or Pacific Islander, 0% Native American or Alaska Native, 0% some other race and 2% from two or more races. 2% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
In Makanda Village there were 206 households out of which 31% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57% were married couples living together, 10% had a female householder with no husband present, 6% had a male householder with no wife present and 25% were non-families. 22% of all households were made up of individuals and 4% had someone living alone.
Quick Facts about Makanda
| Population : | 529 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Jackson County |
| Postal code : | 62958 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 618 |
| Area : | 5.34 km2 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 22:59:57 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 99 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -6.05% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Makanda is located at 37°37'3"N 89°12'32"W (37.6175500, -89.2089700).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Makanda decreased by 6.05% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 561 | - | census |
| 2011 | 562 | 0.18% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 559 | -0.54% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 555 | -0.72% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 552 | -0.54% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 551 | -0.18% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 547 | -0.73% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 541 | -1.11% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 535 | -1.12% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 530 | -0.94% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 529 | -0.19% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 83,750 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 83,119 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 0.8% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 82,868 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 83,089 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 4.8% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 16.9% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 18.0% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.4% |
| White only, percent : | 22.9% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 2.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.5% |
| Asians alone % : | 51.2% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.3% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 3.0% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 35.9% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 8.9% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 2,109 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 49.2% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 40.0% |
Makanda zip code is 62958.
County name: Jackson, County
fips: 17077
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 40.0% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $612,700 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $2,400 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $543 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,436 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 29,771 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.82 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 91.6% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 72.1% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 92.3% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 87.0% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 82.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 35.5% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 4.5% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 7.0% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 61.8% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 57.6% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 170,325 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 329,443 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 307,325 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 1,636,631 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $19,409 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 31.0 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $61,384 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $31,691 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 12.7% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 10,635 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 4,850 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 4,491 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 9,059 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,211 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 417 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 9,960 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 10,889.0 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 7.63 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 74.5% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $228,200 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,432 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $514 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $978 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 3,245 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.42 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 78.2% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 3.6% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 92.5% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 89.1% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 93.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 30.1% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 11.6% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 10.6% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 47.6% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 46.4% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,651 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 5,777 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 79,750 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $19,074 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 19.8 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $60,319 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $32,299 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 14.7% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 436 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 197 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 198 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 71 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 355 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 43 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 382 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 680.8 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 5.99 |
Schools in Makanda
College & universities near Makanda, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 149222 | Southern Illinois University-Carbondale | Carbondale (IL) | 62901-4512 |
Stations (7)
Amtrak & bus stations near Makanda, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CDL | Carbondale station | 401 South Illinois St. | RAIL |
| MAI | Marion, IL | 2100 West Main Street | BUS |
| VNA | Vienna, IL | 504 West Vine Street | BUS |
| DQN | Du Quoin | 20 North Chestnut St. | RAIL |
| MVI | Mt. Vernon, IL | 102 Potomac Boulevard | BUS |
Post offices near Makanda
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Makanda Post Office | Makanda (IL) | 62958 |
Other cities in Jackson County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Jackson County , IL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Carbondale | 25,036 | City in Illinois, USA |
| Murphysboro | 7,384 | Town in Illinois |
| De Soto | 1,503 | Village in Illinois, United States |
| Elkville | 864 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Sand Ridge | 761 | Human settlement in United States of America |
| Pomona | 755 | Township of Illinois |
| Harrison | 639 | Census-designated place in Jackson County, Illinois, USA |
| Ava | 610 | City in Illinois |
| Grand Tower | 560 | City in Jackson County, Illinois, USA |
| Dowell | 385 | Village in Jackson County, Illinois, USA |
| Campbell Hill | 310 | Town |
| Vergennes | 279 | City in Jackson County, Illinois, United States of America |
| Gorham | 219 | Village in Jackson County, Illinois, United States |
| West Point | 165 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Degognia | 141 | Township in Jackson County, Illinois |
