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Media

Illinois · 130 residents · 1.698 sq mi
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Media has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $35,125. Population has fallen 21% since 1990, a loss of 35 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $54,400. With a median age of 43.0, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 109%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

130
−21%since 1990
from 165 in 1990
1990 – 2025
77 / sq mi
−21%since 1990
from 97 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
43.0
+38%since 1990
from 31.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
921121321521721990201020202024Media
2024153
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$35,125
+24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,442 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$20,149
+146%since 1990
from $8,183 in 1990
US average: $21,522
12.4%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 10.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$54,400
+109%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$381
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $265 in 1990
US average: $602
76.8%
−3.5 ptssince 1990
from 80.3% in 1990
23.2% rent
1.5
+68%since 1990
from 0.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(165)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(127)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score3.8%(5)
4
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.2%
−2.3 ptssince 1990
from 8.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
91.4%
+8.3 ptssince 1990
from 83.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
0.0%
−3.8 ptssince 1990
from 3.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.8 min
−30%since 1990
from 16.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Media, Illinois?

Media, Illinois has about 130 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Media, Illinois?

The typical household in Media, Illinois earns about $35,125 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 $54,400, and the typical rent is about $381 a month.

How educated are people in Media, Illinois?

About 6.2% 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 12.4% 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 35 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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