Media, IL Demographics

A map of Media's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	145	116	94.8%	95.9%
Native American/Other	8	0	5.2%	0.0%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Hispanic	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Multiracial	0	5	0.0%	4.1%

Media, Illinois has an estimated population of 153, a large increase from the 121 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 94.8% White, 5.2% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Media, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Media has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Illinois overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Media, that probability was 7.9% in 2020 and 9.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Media is ranked the 1262nd most populous place in Illinois, out of 1,461 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Media was ranked the 1317th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Media's White Population

145 residents of Media, or 94.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Media is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Media ranks 121st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Media's White population has grown by an estimated 25.0%. White residents' share of Media's population has decreased from 95.9% to 94.8%.

Media is more White than neighboring Raritan (90.3% White), and Kirkwood (92.6% White). Media is less White than neighboring Stronghurst (96.3% White), Biggsville (94.9% White), and Gladstone (98.3% White).

Media's Black Population

0 residents of Media, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Media is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Media ranks 1104th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Media's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Media's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Media is less Black than neighboring Stronghurst (0.2% Black).

Media's Asian Population

0 residents of Media, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Media is lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Media ranks 1029th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Media's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Media's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Media is less Asian than neighboring Biggsville (1.7% Asian), and Kirkwood (2% Asian).

Media's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Media, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Media is significantly lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Media ranks 1387th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Media's Hispanic population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Hispanic residents' share of Media's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Media is less Hispanic than neighboring Raritan (2.2% Hispanic), Stronghurst (0.1% Hispanic), and Kirkwood (3.7% Hispanic).

Media's Native American/Other Population

8 residents of Media, or 5.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Media is slightly higher than in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Media ranks 1139th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Media's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 8. Native American/Other residents' share of Media's population has increased from 0.0% to 5.2%.

Media is more Native American/Other than neighboring Stronghurst (0% Native American/Other), Biggsville (0% Native American/Other), Kirkwood (0% Native American/Other), and Gladstone (0% Native American/Other). Media is less Native American/Other than neighboring Raritan (6% Native American/Other).

Media's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Media, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Media is slightly lower than in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Media ranks 483rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Media's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Media's population has decreased from 4.1% to 0.0%.

Media is less Multiracial than neighboring Raritan (1.5% Multiracial), Stronghurst (3.4% Multiracial), Biggsville (3.4% Multiracial), Kirkwood (1.7% Multiracial), and Gladstone (1.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.