Demographics & People — Mount Carroll, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,515 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~1,500 |
| Median Age | 43.2 |
| Total Households | 654 |
| Family Households | 394 |
| Average Household Size | 2.2 |
| Diversity Index | 0.1353 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,421 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Asian | 33 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 60 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| German | 552 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 410 |
| American | 194 |
| Irish | 168 |
| Other groups | 160 |
| English | 134 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 64 |
| French Canadian | 43 |
| Polish | 39 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 34 |
Language
| English Only | 1,400 |
| Spanish | 24 |
| Population 5+ | 1,465 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 125 |
| Population 18+ | 1,269 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 26.0 minutes |
| Work from Home | 6.6% |
| 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 Mount Carroll, Illinois.