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Milledgeville

Illinois · 988 residents (2025 est.) · 0.69 sq mi
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Milledgeville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,417. Population has grown 20% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $94,200. Households here earn about 29% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,218
+20%since 2000
from 1,016 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,765 / sq mi
+20%since 2000
from 1,472 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.3
−5%since 2000
from 41.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:988 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
9741K1K1K1K1990201020202024Milledgeville
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,417
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,313 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,379
+68%since 2000
from $19,220 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.8%
+17.2 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.2%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.328
−15%since 2010
from 0.384 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing5.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$94,200
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$513
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $415 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
85.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
14.6% rent
Vacancy rate
1.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
13.0%
−13.8 ptssince 2009
from 26.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.6
−20%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
41
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(994)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(9)
Asian0.4%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.7%(37)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(1,183)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(29)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.3%(4)
Diversity Score7%(85)
Diversity Score
7
+91%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.3%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
+78%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 80.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.4%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 10.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.7%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 68.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.0%
−30.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Female
45.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.3%
−43.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.1%
+5.4 ptssince 2012
from 12.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.3%
−91.3 ptssince 2013
from 95.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.2%
+15.5 ptssince 2017
from 73.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2016
from 96.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Milledgeville, Illinois?

Milledgeville, Illinois has about 1,218 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Milledgeville, Illinois?

The typical household in Milledgeville, Illinois earns about $59,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Milledgeville, Illinois expensive?

In Milledgeville, Illinois, the median home is worth about $94,200, and the typical rent is about $513 a month.

How educated are people in Milledgeville, Illinois?

About 19.3% of adults age 25 and over in Milledgeville, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Milledgeville, Illinois?

About 11.2% of people in Milledgeville, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Milledgeville, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Milledgeville, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 142 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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