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Mill Creek

Illinois · 52 residents (2025 est.) · 0.376 sq mi
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Mill Creek is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $151,250. Population has fallen 51% since 2000, a loss of 39 residents. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 57.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 29.7% is well above the national figure. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 57.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
37
−51%since 2000
from 76 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
98 / sq mi
−51%since 2000
from 202 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
57.8
+65%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:52 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
234873971221990201020202024Mill Creek
202437
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$151,250
+401%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $16,563 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,441
+398%since 2000
from $8,317 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
83.3%
+77.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
29.7%
−7.2 ptssince 2000
from 36.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.209
−38%since 2010
from 0.339 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade15.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing7.7%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 93.1% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−31.3 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(76)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.2%(33)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other10.8%(4)
Diversity Score24.1%(9)
Diversity Score
24
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.0%
+13.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+37.0 ptssince 2000
from 63.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 94.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 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%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
16.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
31.6%
+31.6 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.3%
−27.9 ptssince 2011
from 82.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
30.8%
+25.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.8%
−17.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
64.9%
+18.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
35.1%
−18.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
23.5%
−24.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2012
from 16.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−64.3 ptssince 2013
from 64.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.3%
+11.9 ptssince 2017
from 71.4% 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 Mill Creek, Illinois?

Mill Creek, Illinois has about 37 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mill Creek, Illinois?

The typical household in Mill Creek, Illinois earns about $151,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Mill Creek, Illinois?

About 20.0% of adults age 25 and over in Mill Creek, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mill Creek, Illinois?

About 29.7% of people in Mill Creek, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mill Creek, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Mill Creek, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 60 residents, a change of about -62 percent over that period.

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