Mill Shoals Authority

Mill Shoals is a middle-income village of 126 with home prices 4.0× below the Illinois median.

Mill Shoals, Illinois

Population in Mill Shoals stands at 126 — placing it among the smaller communities of Wayne County, Illinois. Households here earn a median of $58,875.

Definition and scope

Mill Shoals sits within Wayne County, Illinois, one of Illinois's administrative subdivisions. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 12.

Who lives here

Mill Shoals has approximately 126 residents. The median age is 56.5 years. Roughly 91% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $65,800.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 96.0%
• Black or African American: 0.0%
• Hispanic or Latino: 0.8%
• Asian: 3.2%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Mill Shoals is $58,875. Poverty rate stands at 13.5%. Unemployment rate at last release was 1.8%. Educational attainment: 17.5% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Mill Shoals:

• Public schools: 11
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 1

Getting around

The nearest commercial airport serving Mill Shoals is Fairfield Municipal Airport. Federal court business routes through Wayne County Courthouse. Amtrak service is available at Centralia, Illinois.

Geography and climate

Mill Shoals sits at an elevation of 436 feet above sea level. Local growing conditions correspond to USDA hardiness zone 7b.

References

• Illinois State Authority — state-level reference for Illinois.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.