Demographics & People — Payson, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,030 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~1,300 |
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| Median Age | 35.8 |
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| Total Households | 372 |
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| Family Households | 279 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.77 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0834 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 977 |
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| Black or African American | 0 |
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| Asian | 27 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 740 |
| German | 335 |
| English | 68 |
| Irish | 64 |
| American | 55 |
| Other groups | 55 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| Scottish | 13 |
| European | 10 |
| Dutch | 9 |
Language
| English Only | 942 |
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| Spanish | 5 |
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| Population 5+ | 947 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 30 |
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| Population 18+ | 797 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 26.1 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 4.9% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Payson, Illinois.
