Demographics & People — Hume, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 464 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~600 |
| Median Age | 40.8 |
| Total Households | 212 |
| Family Households | 124 |
| Average Household Size | 2.19 |
| Diversity Index | 0.1277 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 435 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 142 |
| German | 125 |
| Other groups | 69 |
| Irish | 66 |
| English | 56 |
| American | 36 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 34 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 34 |
| European | 31 |
| French (except Basque) | 9 |
Language
| English Only | 382 |
| Spanish | 23 |
| Population 5+ | 407 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 16 |
| Population 18+ | 343 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 24.4 minutes |
| Work from Home | 8.3% |
| 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 Hume, Illinois.