Village · Illinois
Midlothian, Illinois
Midlothian, village, in Cook County, Illinois. Midlothian had 13,841 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 3.2% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 14,325 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 13,948 (±27). GEOID 1748892.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
13,841
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 14,325 · ACS 2020-2024: 13,948 ±27
Median household income
$70,000
±$11,466 (90% margin)
Illinois: $83,390
Median home value
$207,000
±$11,617 (90% margin)
Illinois: $263,300
Median gross rent
$1,249
±$197 (90% margin)
Illinois: $1,274
Where is Midlothian and what county is it in?
Midlothian is a village in Cook County, Illinois. It covers 2.8 square miles of land, 5,082 residents per square mile in 2020.
Midlothian is in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 13 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Midlothian lies entirely within Bremen Township, a township with its own local government (2020 census blocks).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Midlothian, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 13,841 people lived in Midlothian on July 1, 2025, down 3.2% since 2020, a steeper fall than Illinois's (−0.8%). The 2020 Census counted 14,325 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 13,948 (±27).
| Measure | Midlothian | Cook County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 13,948 ±27 | 5,182,090 | −647 |
| Households | 5,692 ±375 | 2,100,230 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.44 ±0.16 | 2.43 | −0.24 |
| Housing units | 5,943 ±399 | 2,276,493 | no clear change |
Midlothian's population since 2000
From 14,315 in 2000 to 13,841 in 2025: down 3.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Midlothian as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Midlothian?
The median resident of Midlothian is 38.3 years old; 21.5% are under 18 and 17.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 46.0%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 36.0%. 13.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Midlothian | Cook County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.3 ±3.2 | 38.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 21.5% ±3.0 pts | 21.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.1% ±3.1 pts | 16.0% | – |
| Male | 50.6% ±2.7 pts | 48.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 36.0% ±4.8 pts | 26.8% | +10.8 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 46.0% ±6.0 pts | 40.1% | −12.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 9.3% ±3.1 pts | 21.8% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.9% ±2.1 pts | 7.9% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.3% ±2.3 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.3% ±1.8 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 13.0% ±3.3 pts | 21.7% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 23.6% ±4.3 pts | 35.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.7% ±1.3 pts | 3.2% | – |
| With a disability | 12.4% ±2.3 pts | 11.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.3% ±2.1 pts | 8.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 88.6% ±3.4 pts | 88.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 20.2% ±4.1 pts | 42.7% | +6.0 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.9% ±2.5 pts | 18.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 92.9% ±2.6 pts | 88.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.3% ±0.5 pts | 1.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Midlothian earn?
Half of Midlothian's 5,692 households earn less than $70,000 a year (±$11,466), against $83,498 in Cook County and $83,390 in Illinois. In 2015-2019 it was $74,039 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Midlothian | Cook County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $70,000 ±$11,466 | $83,498 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $87,191 ±$9,435 | $120,717 | – |
| Per capita income | $35,437 ±$3,232 | $49,329 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 9.8% ±3.7 pts | 13.5% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 11.5% ±6.2 pts | 17.9% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 15.9% ±5.1 pts | 15.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 94.0% ±5.0 pts | 95.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 86.2% ±6.4 pts | 90.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Midlothian?
Owners occupy 75.9% of Midlothian's occupied homes and renters 24.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $207,000 by its owner (±$11,617). The median renter pays $1,249 a month including utilities, and 76.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Midlothian | Cook County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $207,000 ±$11,617 | $324,500 | +$21,904 |
| Median gross rent | $1,249 ±$197 | $1,435 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 76.7% ±11.6 pts | 39.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,800 ±$104 | $2,270 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 75.9% ±5.2 pts | 57.7% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 24.1% ±5.2 pts | 42.3% | – |
| Housing units | 5,943 ±399 | 2,276,493 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.2% ±5.1 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 73.8% ±5.5 pts | 39.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 10.4% ±3.7 pts | 27.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.5% ±1.9 pts | 18.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Midlothian building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Midlothian in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 1.5 across Illinois.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Midlothian work and get to work?
77.3% of Midlothian's workers drive alone and 8.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 28.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.3%.
| Measure | Midlothian | Cook County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 65.2% ±4.6 pts | 66.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.3% ±1.9 pts | 7.0% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 77.3% ±6.4 pts | 54.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.8% ±5.8 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 2.5% ±1.3 pts | 11.8% | – |
| Walked | 0.8% ±0.7 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.1% ±3.0 pts | 18.9% | +4.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 28.8 min ±2.1 | 31.5 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Midlothian?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Midlothian, and 4 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $56,726 (Tract 8247.01) to $67,316 (Tract 8247.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 8247.02Cook County | 5,315 | $67,316 |
| Tract 8247.01Cook County | 3,602 | $56,726 |
| Tract 8246.02Cook County | 6,508 | $82,366 |
| Tract 8246.01Cook County | 4,049 | $84,519 |
| Tract 8250Cook County | 4,594 | $86,067 |
| Tract 8243Cook County | 4,123 | $49,632 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Midlothian) · Census block assignment files
How does Midlothian compare with other places in Illinois?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Midlothian is the 2,550th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 180th-most populous of 1,294 in Illinois.
Midlothian ranks 850th of 1,380 places in Illinois with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 180th | 1,294 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 1,050th | 1,347 |
| Residents per square mile | 47th | 1,383 |
| Median household income | 850th | 1,380 |
| Per capita income | 861st | 1,383 |
| Median home value | 553rd | 1,379 |
| Median gross rent | 341st | 1,280 |
| Poverty rate | 584th | 1,119 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 878th | 1,369 |
| Median age | 1,013th | 1,383 |
| Owner-occupied share | 782nd | 1,382 |
| Work from home | 735th | 1,015 |
| Travel time to work | 367th | 1,382 |
Midlothian's figures with every place in Illinois (CSV)
Every place in Illinois, sortable · Compare Midlothian with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Midlothian?
11 of the 57 figures for Midlothian on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Midlothian are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Midlothian.