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Muddy

Illinois · 61 residents · 0.303 sq mi
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Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 17 residents. At a median age of 34.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Younger
median age 34.4
US median: 38.8
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Renter-heavy
53% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
61
−22%since 2000
from 78 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
201 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 257 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.4
Unchangedsince 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
21395774921990201020202024Muddy
202467
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$42,237
+216%since 2000
from $13,384 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.7%
+35.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.8%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance31.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services31.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Retail trade22.7%
US avg: 10%
Information9.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$563
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $331 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
52.9%
+14.7 ptssince 2000
from 38.2% in 2000
47.1% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(69)
Black5.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score21.4%(17)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82%(50)
Black1.6%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score13.5%(8)
Diversity Score
14
−37%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.3%
+25.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.8%
+19.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.2 min
+65%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
45.5%
−42.4 ptssince 2009
from 87.9% 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
18.5%
+7.8 ptssince 2011
from 10.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
75.0%
+8.3 ptssince 2011
from 66.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.7%
−49.5 ptssince 2009
from 72.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.4%
−48.3 ptssince 2013
from 66.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Muddy, Illinois?

Muddy, Illinois has about 61 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Muddy, Illinois expensive?

In Muddy, Illinois, the typical rent is about $563 a month.

How educated are people in Muddy, Illinois?

About 32.3% of adults age 25 and over in Muddy, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Muddy, Illinois?

About 15.8% of people in Muddy, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Muddy, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Muddy, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 25 residents, a change of about -29 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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