Demographics & People — Ashmore, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 750 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~700 |
| Median Age | 37.9 |
| Total Households | 314 |
| Family Households | 222 |
| Average Household Size | 2.39 |
| Diversity Index | 0.1417 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 690 |
| Black or African American | 53 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 237 |
| English | 159 |
| German | 138 |
| Other groups | 118 |
| Irish | 91 |
| American | 71 |
| Scottish | 21 |
| Italian | 17 |
| Scotch-Irish | 15 |
| Scandinavian | 6 |
Language
| English Only | 721 |
| Spanish | 0 |
| Population 5+ | 721 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 28 |
| Population 18+ | 589 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 24.7 minutes |
| Work from Home | 6.4% |
| 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 Ashmore, Illinois.