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London Mills

Illinois · 342 residents (2025 est.) · 0.684 sq mi
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London Mills has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $53,125. Population has fallen 27% since 2000, a loss of 119 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $64,400. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 36% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
328
−27%since 2000
from 447 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
480 / sq mi
−27%since 2000
from 654 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
45.0
+25%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:342 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3123614114605101990201020202024London Mills
2024328
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,125
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,125 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,195
+144%since 2000
from $16,453 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.7%
+22.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.5%
+14.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.607
+46%since 2010
from 0.417 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance11.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade10%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Information5%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services4.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$64,400
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,107
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $358 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
85.7%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 90.4% in 2000
14.3% rent
Vacancy rate
16.0%
+14.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 28.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
77.8%
+22.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.2
+6%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
27
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(444)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.1%(5)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(321)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.5%(5)
Diversity Score5.2%(17)
Diversity Score
5
+370%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.0%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 80.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.4 min
+15%since 2000
from 24.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.9%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.3%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 12.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.9%
−8.1 ptssince 2011
from 60.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.3%
−34.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Female
49.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.2%
−44.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.7%
+8.2 ptssince 2012
from 6.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.7%
−86.8 ptssince 2013
from 93.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.1%
+32.3 ptssince 2017
from 55.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2016
from 98.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2016
from 1.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in London Mills, Illinois?

London Mills, Illinois has about 328 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in London Mills, Illinois?

The typical household in London Mills, Illinois earns about $53,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is London Mills, Illinois expensive?

In London Mills, Illinois, the median home is worth about $64,400, and the typical rent is about $1,107 a month.

How educated are people in London Mills, Illinois?

About 11.8% of adults age 25 and over in London Mills, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in London Mills, Illinois?

About 23.5% of people in London Mills, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has London Mills, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, London Mills, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 161 residents, a change of about -33 percent over that period.

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