Demographics & People — Piper City, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 716 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~700 |
| Median Age | 46.1 |
| Total Households | 332 |
| Family Households | 187 |
| Average Household Size | 2.02 |
| Diversity Index | 0.1678 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 636 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Irish | 154 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 138 |
| German | 128 |
| Other groups | 125 |
| American | 95 |
| Polish | 43 |
| European | 37 |
| English | 35 |
| Italian | 34 |
| French (except Basque) | 30 |
Language
| English Only | 644 |
| Spanish | 26 |
| Population 5+ | 707 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 58 |
| Population 18+ | 650 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 26.7 minutes |
| Work from Home | 5.0% |
| 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 Piper City, Illinois.