Demographics & People — New Baden, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 3,493 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~3,400 |
| Median Age | 38.5 |
| Total Households | 1,347 |
| Family Households | 964 |
| Average Household Size | 2.54 |
| Diversity Index | 0.2611 (somewhat diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 2,980 |
| Black or African American | 132 |
| Asian | 20 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 364 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| German | 1,000 |
| Other groups | 811 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 617 |
| American | 404 |
| Irish | 389 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 323 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 242 |
| English | 230 |
| French (except Basque) | 194 |
| Polish | 180 |
Language
| English Only | 2,968 |
| Spanish | 260 |
| Population 5+ | 3,301 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 549 |
| Population 18+ | 2,519 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 21.7 minutes |
| Work from Home | 14.1% |
| 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 New Baden, Illinois.