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Media

Illinois · 107 residents · 1.698 sq mi
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Media has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $47,188. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 23 residents. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $58,900. With a median age of 46.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
107
−18%since 2000
from 130 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
63 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 77 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.7
+9%since 2000
from 43.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
921121321521721990201020202024Media
2024153
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,188
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,125 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,673
+3%since 2000
from $20,149 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
8.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.321
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance18.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical18.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade13.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$58,900
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$447
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $381 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.2%
−37.6 ptssince 2000
from 76.8% in 2000
21.6% rent
Vacancy rate
8.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.2%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.2
−19%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(103)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.4%(3)
Diversity Score10.3%(11)
Diversity Score
10
+171%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 91.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.4 min
+166%since 2000
from 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
95.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 96.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
4.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
12.6%
−46.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 35.8% in 2009
Female
61.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.0%
−29.8 ptssince 2009
from 37.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Media, Illinois?

Media, Illinois has about 107 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Media, Illinois?

The typical household in Media, Illinois earns about $47,188 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 $58,900, and the typical rent is about $447 a month.

How educated are people in Media, Illinois?

About 2.7% 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 12.1% 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 58 residents, a change of about -35 percent over that period.

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