Meredosia, Illinois Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Meredosia, Illinois Demographics
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During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Meredosia, Illinois had a total population of 871, the 749th largest village in Illinois, with a median household income of $54,485, which is 35% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 18.0%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Key Takeaways

Household income is 35% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
Only 6.2% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.2x.
Near full employment with an unemployment rate of just 1.6%.

Meredosia Quick Facts

Population 871

Median Household Income $54,485

Median Home Value $65,300

Poverty Rate 18.0%

Unemployment Rate 1.6%

Median Age 42.3 years

Homeownership Rate 74.7%

Affordability Ratio 1.2x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 6.2%

High School Graduation Rate 93.0%

Diversity Index 14/100

Population 871 749th of 1,445

Median Income $54,485 bottom 30%

Poverty Rate 18.0% 44% higher than national

Median Home Value $65,300 bottom 10%

How Meredosia Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	937	871	-7.0%
Median household income	$57,500	$54,485	-5.2%
Median home value	$63,000	$65,300	+3.7%

How Meredosia Compares

Median Household Income

Meredosia

$54,485

$83,390

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Meredosia

$65,300

$263,300

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 22.5%

$25K-$50K 21.1%

$50K-$100K 42.8%

$100K+ 13.5%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

8.2%

$10K-$15K

2.8%

$15K-$20K

4.8%

$20K-$25K

6.8%

$25K-$30K

6.8%

$30K-$35K

5.9%

$35K-$40K

4.8%

$40K-$45K

2.5%

$45K-$50K

1.1%

$50K-$60K

13.8%

$60K-$75K

16.9%

$75K-$100K

12.1%

$100K-$125K

7.6%

$125K-$150K

0.0%

$150K-$200K

2.3%

$200K+

3.7%

Employment

1.6% Unemployment Rate State: 5.8%|National: 5.2%

59.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 74.7%

Renter 25.3%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

1.2x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $704/mo 15.5% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

27.2%

18-34

14.1%

35-54

21.1%

55-74

28.6%

75+

9.0%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 61 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Meredosia Rankings in Illinois

#749 Population of 1,445

#1069 Median Income of 1,374

#1262 Education of 1,444

#1251 Home Value of 1,372

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Other Cities in Morgan County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Jacksonville	18,014	$65,432	18.4%	$128,200
South Jacksonville	3,239	$49,587	9.0%	$135,800
Waverly	1,375	$55,671	7.9%	$98,400
Chapin	668	$72,269	3.9%	$89,400
Franklin	650	$75,714	6.2%	$116,400
Murrayville	617	$46,528	23.2%	$106,800
Woodson	550	$80,750	6.1%	$131,500
Alexander	239	N/A	0.0%	$118,200
Concord	162	$55,893	6.8%	$109,200
Lynnville	85	$59,375	14.1%	$62,500

Cities Similar to Meredosia

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Witt	875	$52,500	$50,700	11.1%	22.3%
Pocahontas	843	$53,971	$96,200	12.6%	9.9%
Oakland	862	$50,848	$98,100	16.6%	12.0%
Cissna Park	903	$56,667	$130,300	28.9%	14.6%
Wayne City	920	$54,643	$98,300	19.7%	14.5%

A note before these figures: with a population of 871, Meredosia's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Meredosia is a small community located in Illinois, within Morgan County. The total population is 871. It ranks as the 749th most populous out of 1,445 Census-designated places in Illinois.

Age Demographics

The median age in Meredosia is 42.3 years. This is 8% higher than the state median of 39.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Meredosia is $54,485. This is 35% lower than the state median of $83,390. It is also 33% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 18.0%. This is 52% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.8%. The unemployment rate is 1.6%. This is 73% lower than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $65,300. Housing costs are 75% lower than the state median of $263,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.2x, Meredosia is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 74.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% higher than the state average of 67.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

Meredosia has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.7% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 0.2%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (92.7% vs 58.1%). The Hispanic or Latino population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 18.8%.

Education

6.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 84% lower than the state rate of 37.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Meredosia, Illinois is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Illinois state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,445 Census-designated places in Illinois. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Meredosia, Illinois?

Meredosia, Illinois has a population of 871 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Meredosia, IL?

The median household income in Meredosia is $54,485, which is 33% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Meredosia, IL?

The poverty rate in Meredosia is 18.0%. This means approximately 155 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Meredosia, Illinois?

Meredosia's population is 92.7% White, 0.0% Black, 0.2% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Meredosia, IL?

The median home value in Meredosia is $65,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 1.2x.

How educated is Meredosia, Illinois?

6.2% of adults (25+) in Meredosia hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 1.2% hold a graduate or professional degree.