Living in Mill Creek, Illinois

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Mill Creek · Census data 2020–2024

Mill Creek has 37 residents with a median age of 57.8. The median household income is $151,250 (81% higher than the Illinois median).

Mill Creek is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Mill Creek at a glance

Population
37
Median age
57.8State: 39
Median household income
$151,250State: $83,390
Homeowners
100%
Bachelor's degree or higher
20%

Is Mill Creek a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 81% higher than the Illinois median.

Cons: Unemployment of 31.6%; a poverty rate of 29.7%.

The weather is best in April–May and September–October.

Mill Creek median household income

The median household income in Mill Creek is $151,250 and the income per person is $41,441. 29.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).

Median household income

Mill Creek$151,250
Illinois$83,390
United States$80,734

Housing in Mill Creek: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
12
Owner-occupied
100%
Renter-occupied
0%
Vacant
0%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1938
Average household size
3.08

Mill Creek demographics

Population
37
Median age
57.8
Under 18
8.1%
65 and older
21.6%
Households
12
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
23.5%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White89.2%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Mill Creek ›

Education in Mill Creek

20% of adults 25 and older in Mill Creek have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 6.7% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Mill Creek20%
Illinois37.8%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Mill Creek

Unemployment rate
31.6%State: 5.8%
Average commute
—State: 28 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
100%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
83.3%

Mill Creek vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Mill Creek37$151,250——
Dongola553$34,145$59,900$654
Ullin419$61,250$58,600—
Tamms589$50,046$55,700$496
Jonesboro1,870$58,500$106,400$688
Anna4,196$33,137$134,300$615
Pulaski218$33,603$88,500$669
McClure239$75,385$56,700$836
East Cape Girardeau283$42,188$62,500$930

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Living in Mill Creek: FAQ

What is the median household income in Mill Creek, IL?

The median household income in Mill Creek is $151,250, 81% higher than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

Is Mill Creek, IL a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 81% higher than the Illinois median. Minuses: unemployment of 31.6%; a poverty rate of 29.7%.

What is the median age in Mill Creek?

The median age in Mill Creek is 57.8 years (Illinois: 39).

What is the unemployment rate in Mill Creek?

The unemployment rate in Mill Creek is 31.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Mill Creek?

20% of adults in Mill Creek have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.

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