Moro, Illinois Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 524, Moro's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Moro is a small community located in Illinois, within Madison County. The total population is 524. It ranks as the 918th most populous out of 1,445 Census-designated places in Illinois.

Age Demographics

The median age in Moro is 33.3 years. This is 15% lower than the state median of 39.0 years. With 33.8% of the population under 18, Moro has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Moro is $133,462. This is 60% higher than the state median of $83,390. It is also 65% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 1.7%. This is 85% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.8%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 3.7%. This is 37% lower than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $255,600. Housing costs are 3% lower than the state median of $263,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x, Moro is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 49% higher than the state average of 67.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

Every resident counted in Moro was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.

Education

40.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 7% higher than the state rate of 37.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.5%. Notably, 23.9% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Moro, Illinois is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Illinois state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,445 Census-designated places in Illinois. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.