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Muddy

Illinois · 61 residents · 0.30 sq mi
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Muddy is home to 61 people in Illinois. 100% were living in the same home a year earlier. The foreign-born share is 0%. This skews young, with a median age of 34.4. 53% of homes are owner-occupied. Renters pay $563 a month at the median.

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

61
−22%since 2000
from 78 in 2000
1990 – 2025
34.4
Unchangedsince 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Land area
0.30 sq mi
Population, 19902024
213957749219902000201020202024Muddy
202467
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 58.2%(5)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.6%(4)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 146.6%(4)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 1914.8%(9)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.9%(3)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3413.1%(8)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 449.8%(6)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 549.8%(6)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6411.5%(7)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 748.2%(5)
US avg: 10%
75 to 843.3%(2)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over3.3%(2)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$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%
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

$563
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $331 in 2000
US average: $1,124
52.9%
+14.7 ptssince 2000
from 38.2% in 2000
47.1% rent
2.71 people
+33%since 2010
from 2.03 people in 2010
US average: 2.61
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(69)
Black5.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic82%(50)
Black1.6%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
Italian44.7%(17)
German23.7%(9)
American15.8%(6)
Czech5.3%(2)
Norwegian5.3%(2)
Polish5.3%(2)
French2.6%(1)
Section 05

Education

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%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.2 min
+65%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
45.5%
−42.4 ptssince 2009
from 87.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

18.5%
+7.8 ptssince 2011
from 10.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
75.0%
+8.3 ptssince 2011
from 66.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
86.7%
US average: 73.3%
22.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

50.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
50.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
18.4%
−14.9 ptssince 2013
from 33.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Computer in household
92.9%
US average: 91.9%
100.0%
US average: 86.2%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married75%(9)
Widowed25%(3)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married24.5%(12)
Married36.7%(18)
Widowed28.6%(14)
Divorced10.2%(5)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

18.4%
−14.9 ptssince 2013
from 33.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
44.7%
US average: 55.4%
Direct-purchase
10.5%
US average: 13.7%
13.2%
US average: 17.6%
21.1%
US average: 20.0%
VA health care
5.3%
US average: 2.3%
Any private
55.3%
US average: 68.1%
Any public
39.5%
US average: 35.2%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2020
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 20.6%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 21.4%
Vietnam era40%(2)
US avg: 35.2%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 7.6%
World War II60%(3)
US avg: 2.9%

Share of the 5 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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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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