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New Milford

Illinois · 794 residents · 2.582 sq mi
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New Milford has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $57,000. Population has grown 47% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $105,000. With a median age of 49.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 72%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
794
+47%since 2000
from 541 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
308 / sq mi
+47%since 2000
from 210 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.2
+29%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3786228661K1K1990201020202024New Milford
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,000
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,531 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,918
+13%since 2000
from $22,937 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.9%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 38.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.6%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade25%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance23.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical22.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Information8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$105,000
+72%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,091
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $498 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
86.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 84.9% in 2000
13.4% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+80%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(499)
Black1.8%(10)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(17)
Asian1.1%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.8%(80)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.8%(610)
Black2.4%(19)
Hispanic / Latino12.5%(99)
Asian3.3%(26)
Other0.2%(2)
Diversity Score41.2%(327)
Diversity Score
41
+178%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.1%
+16.5 ptssince 2000
from 76.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
+50%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.1%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 75.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.0%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.3%
+5.4 ptssince 2011
from 5.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
80.2%
+18.1 ptssince 2011
from 62.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.9%
−30.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
Female
52.8%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.9%
−77.3 ptssince 2013
from 84.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Milford, Illinois?

New Milford, Illinois has about 794 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in New Milford, Illinois?

The typical household in New Milford, Illinois earns about $57,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is New Milford, Illinois expensive?

In New Milford, Illinois, the median home is worth about $105,000, and the typical rent is about $1,091 a month.

How educated are people in New Milford, Illinois?

About 9.9% of adults age 25 and over in New Milford, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in New Milford, Illinois?

About 17.6% of people in New Milford, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has New Milford, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, New Milford, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 335 residents, a change of about 73 percent over that period.

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