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Millington

Illinois · 629 residents (2025 est.) · 0.708 sq mi
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Millington has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $81,775. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 59% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $230,700. With a median age of 44.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
729
+59%since 2000
from 458 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,030 / sq mi
+59%since 2000
from 647 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.7
+40%since 2000
from 32.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:629 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3845086327558791990201020202024Millington
2024729
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$81,775
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,583 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,091
+217%since 2000
from $13,898 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
69.5%
+45.0 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.356
+19%since 2010
from 0.299 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade19.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade11.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Information10.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance8.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$230,700
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $102,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,135
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $725 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
92.2%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
7.8% rent
Vacancy rate
11.7%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.6%
−27.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.4%
−27.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+20%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
50
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95%(435)
Black0.7%(3)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(15)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.6%(49)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.6%(624)
Black1.5%(11)
Hispanic / Latino10.2%(74)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.7%(20)
Diversity Score32%(233)
Diversity Score
32
+202%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.1%
+14.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.5%
+22.2 ptssince 2000
from 74.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.3 min
+33%since 2000
from 27.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 85.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.3%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.0%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% 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
0.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
−9.0 ptssince 2011
from 14.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
76.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2011
from 73.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.4%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.4%
−17.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.4%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
Female
47.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.6%
−46.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.6%
+7.1 ptssince 2012
from 5.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.3%
−86.0 ptssince 2013
from 91.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2017
from 88.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2016
from 96.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2016
from 2.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Millington, Illinois?

Millington, Illinois has about 729 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Millington, Illinois?

The typical household in Millington, Illinois earns about $81,775 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Millington, Illinois expensive?

In Millington, Illinois, the median home is worth about $230,700, and the typical rent is about $1,135 a month.

How educated are people in Millington, Illinois?

About 18.1% of adults age 25 and over in Millington, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Millington, Illinois?

About 7.7% of people in Millington, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Millington, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Millington, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 304 residents, a change of about 72 percent over that period.

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