Demographics & People — Walnut, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,402 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~1,000 |
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| Median Age | 42.5 |
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| Total Households | 581 |
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| Family Households | 359 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.33 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0557 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,360 |
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| Black or African American | 5 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 35 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 399 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 397 |
| Irish | 251 |
| Swedish | 187 |
| Other groups | 136 |
| English | 132 |
| American | 58 |
| Swiss | 43 |
| Scottish | 38 |
| Dutch | 34 |
Language
| English Only | 1,285 |
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| Spanish | 6 |
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| Population 5+ | 1,300 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 52 |
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| Population 18+ | 1,053 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 19.6 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 3.5% |
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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 Walnut, Illinois.
