Demographics & People — Dwight, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 3,794 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~4,100 |
| Median Age | 40.8 |
| Total Households | 1,557 |
| Family Households | 1,055 |
| Average Household Size | 2.33 |
| Diversity Index | 0.1908 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 3,320 |
| Black or African American | 28 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 365 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| German | 955 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 864 |
| Irish | 727 |
| English | 451 |
| Other groups | 438 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 351 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 316 |
| Italian | 282 |
| Danish | 258 |
| American | 129 |
Language
| English Only | 3,502 |
| Spanish | 85 |
| Population 5+ | 3,625 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 163 |
| Population 18+ | 2,970 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 28.5 minutes |
| Work from Home | 2.7% |
| 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 Dwight, Illinois.