Demographics & People — Poplar Grove, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 4,202 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~3,300 |
| Median Age | 36.5 |
| Total Households | 1,470 |
| Family Households | 1,177 |
| Average Household Size | 2.86 |
| Diversity Index | 0.2309 (somewhat diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 3,644 |
| Black or African American | 20 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 536 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| German | 1,742 |
| Swedish | 848 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 749 |
| English | 711 |
| Polish | 707 |
| Irish | 542 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 453 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 453 |
| Italian | 446 |
| Other groups | 423 |
Language
| English Only | 3,504 |
| Spanish | 295 |
| Population 5+ | 3,891 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 220 |
| Population 18+ | 3,201 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 29.0 minutes |
| Work from Home | 3.7% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Poplar Grove, Illinois.