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Media

Illinois · 121 residents · 1.698 sq mi
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Media has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $63,864. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $69,200. With a median age of 44.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
121
−7%since 2000
from 130 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
44.8
+4%since 2000
from 43.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
921121321521721990201020202024Media
2024153
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 57.4%(9)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 91.7%(2)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 148.3%(10)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 196.6%(8)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.1%(5)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 349.9%(12)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4412.4%(15)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5411.6%(14)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6418.2%(22)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 747.4%(9)
US avg: 10%
75 to 847.4%(9)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over5%(6)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,864
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,125 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,797
+28%since 2000
from $20,149 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.3%
+16.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.5%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade32%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information4%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing2%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$69,200
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$731
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $381 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 76.8% in 2000
24.1% rent
Afford Score
1.1
−23%since 2009
from 1.4 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Media on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(127)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(116)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.7%(3)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
English31.8%(35)
Irish21.8%(24)
German11.8%(13)
American7.3%(8)
Egyptian1.8%(2)
Slovak1.8%(2)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest American population · Largest Egyptian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 91.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.1 min
+130%since 2000
from 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.0%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 96.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−14.3 ptssince 2011
from 14.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.2%
−14.4 ptssince 2011
from 70.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.0%
−36.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.5%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 35.8% in 2009
Female
55.5%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 64.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.6%
−84.5 ptssince 2013
from 88.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married33.8%(25)
Married58.1%(43)
Widowed2.7%(2)
Divorced5.4%(4)
Women 15+
Never married10.6%(5)
Married80.9%(38)
Widowed2.1%(1)
Divorced6.4%(3)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Media, Illinois?

Media, Illinois has about 121 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Media, Illinois?

The typical household in Media, Illinois earns about $63,864 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 $69,200, and the typical rent is about $731 a month.

How educated are people in Media, Illinois?

About 8.9% 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 25.5% 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 44 residents, a change of about -27 percent over that period.

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