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Illinois · 110 residents (2025 est.) · 1.698 sq mi
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Media has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $76,607. Population has grown 18% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $89,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
153
+18%since 2000
from 130 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
90 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 77 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.4
−11%since 2000
from 43.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:110 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
921121321521721990201020202024Media
2024153
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,607
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,125 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,757
+38%since 2000
from $20,149 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
57.9%
+45.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.8%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.262
−18%since 2010
from 0.321 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade22.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction14.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade11.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing7.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Information2.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance1.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,500
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
89.5%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 76.8% in 2000
10.5% rent
Vacancy rate
3.4%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.7%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−50.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.2
−25%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
59
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(127)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.8%(5)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(145)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.2%(8)
Diversity Score12.4%(19)
Diversity Score
12
+225%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.3%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.8%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 91.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.9 min
+161%since 2000
from 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
97.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 96.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−14.3 ptssince 2011
from 14.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.5%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 70.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.5%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.1%
−37.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
66.7%
+30.8 ptssince 2009
from 35.8% in 2009
Female
33.3%
−30.8 ptssince 2009
from 64.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.2%
−32.6 ptssince 2009
from 37.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.6%
+7.1 ptssince 2012
from 14.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−88.1 ptssince 2013
from 88.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
70.2%
+5.0 ptssince 2017
from 65.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Media, Illinois?

Media, Illinois has about 153 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Media, Illinois?

The typical household in Media, Illinois earns about $76,607 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Media, Illinois expensive?

In Media, Illinois, the median home is worth about $89,500.

How educated are people in Media, Illinois?

About 12.3% of adults age 25 and over in Media, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Media, Illinois?

About 7.8% of people in Media, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Media, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Media, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 12 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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