Demographics & People — Waterman, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,419 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~1,500 |
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| Median Age | 31.0 |
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| Total Households | 481 |
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| Family Households | 368 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.95 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.2557 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,180 |
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| Black or African American | 34 |
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| Asian | 12 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 154 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 541 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 341 |
| Other groups | 297 |
| Irish | 233 |
| English | 202 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 139 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 129 |
| Italian | 118 |
| American | 110 |
| Norwegian | 59 |
Language
| English Only | 1,199 |
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| Spanish | 115 |
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| Population 5+ | 1,331 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 27 |
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| Population 18+ | 1,101 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 39.0 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 9.6% |
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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 Waterman, Illinois.
