Machesney Park is a medium-sized village located in the state of Illinois. With a population of 22,752 people and six associated neighborhoods, Machesney Park is the 103rd largest community in Illinois.

As is often the case in a small village, Machesney Park doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.

The percentage of adults in Machesney Park with college degrees is slightly lower than the national average of 21.84% for all communities. 16.89% of adults in Machesney Park have a bachelor's degree or advanced degree.

The per capita income in Machesney Park in 2022 was $33,775, which is middle income relative to Illinois and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $135,100 for a family of four. However, Machesney Park contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.

Machesney Park is a somewhat ethnically-diverse village. The people who call Machesney Park home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Machesney Park residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Machesney Park include German, Irish, Italian, English, and Swedish.

The most common language spoken in Machesney Park is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Serbo-Croatian.