Demographics & People — Tuscola, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 4,675 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~5,100 |
| Median Age | 35.7 |
| Total Households | 2,019 |
| Family Households | 1,361 |
| Average Household Size | 2.29 |
| Diversity Index | 0.1132 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 4,298 |
| Black or African American | 160 |
| Asian | 58 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 52 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,249 |
| German | 1,127 |
| English | 877 |
| Irish | 601 |
| Other groups | 457 |
| American | 429 |
| European | 243 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 132 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 132 |
| Italian | 114 |
Language
| English Only | 4,242 |
| Spanish | 31 |
| Population 5+ | 4,340 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 215 |
| Population 18+ | 3,645 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 16.7 minutes |
| Work from Home | 3.5% |
| 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 Tuscola, Illinois.