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London Mills

Illinois · 392 residents · 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 $35,625. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $50,500. The poverty rate of 38.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 36% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
392
−12%since 2000
from 447 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
573 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 654 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.7
+13%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3123614114605101990201020202024London Mills
2024328
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,625
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,125 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,463
−6%since 2000
from $16,453 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
38.5%
+29.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.417
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade12%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade10.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Information7.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing5.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$50,500
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$704
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $358 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.9%
−50.5 ptssince 2000
from 90.4% in 2000
10.5% rent
Vacancy rate
1.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 28.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.3%
−21.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.4
+23%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(389)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.3%(9)
Diversity Score6.7%(26)
Diversity Score
7
+498%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.1%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.4 min
+55%since 2000
from 24.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.8%
−35.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Female
49.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.5%
−47.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in London Mills, Illinois?

London Mills, Illinois has about 392 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in London Mills, Illinois earns about $35,625 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 $50,500, and the typical rent is about $704 a month.

How educated are people in London Mills, Illinois?

About 14.0% 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 38.5% 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 97 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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