Demographics & People — Oblong, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,617 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~1,700 |
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| Median Age | 38.7 |
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| Total Households | 713 |
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| Family Households | 455 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.18 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0336 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,501 |
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| Black or African American | 19 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 674 |
| Other groups | 221 |
| German | 214 |
| American | 155 |
| English | 154 |
| Irish | 139 |
| Italian | 27 |
| Swedish | 22 |
| Scottish | 17 |
| French (except Basque) | 14 |
Language
| English Only | 1,450 |
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| Spanish | 32 |
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| Population 5+ | 1,484 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 69 |
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| Population 18+ | 1,100 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 16.5 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 0.4% |
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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 Oblong, Illinois.
