Demographics & People — Altamont, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 2,500 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~1,800 |
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| Median Age | 38.9 |
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| Total Households | 994 |
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| Family Households | 646 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.44 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0338 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 2,411 |
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| Black or African American | 26 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 968 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 626 |
| Other groups | 256 |
| Irish | 176 |
| American | 165 |
| French (except Basque) | 156 |
| English | 130 |
| Italian | 42 |
| Dutch | 40 |
| Polish | 21 |
Language
| English Only | 2,390 |
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| Spanish | 16 |
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| Population 5+ | 2,413 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 202 |
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| Population 18+ | 1,828 |
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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 Altamont, Illinois.
