Demographics & People — Pana, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 5,277 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~5,100 |
| Median Age | 39.1 |
| Total Households | 2,183 |
| Family Households | 993 |
| Average Household Size | 2.35 |
| Diversity Index | 0.1401 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 4,911 |
| Black or African American | 99 |
| Asian | 46 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 248 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,970 |
| German | 1,069 |
| Other groups | 617 |
| Irish | 547 |
| English | 515 |
| American | 446 |
| Italian | 183 |
| Scottish | 155 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 142 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 142 |
Language
| English Only | 5,044 |
| Spanish | 0 |
| Population 5+ | 5,065 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 445 |
| Population 18+ | 4,197 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 18.9 minutes |
| Work from Home | 10.2% |
| 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 Pana, Illinois.