Demographics & People — South Wilmington, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 558 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~700 |
| Median Age | 43.0 |
| Total Households | 233 |
| Family Households | 157 |
| Average Household Size | 2.39 |
| Diversity Index | 0.0453 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 550 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| German | 180 |
| Italian | 175 |
| Irish | 131 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 102 |
| Other groups | 51 |
| English | 42 |
| Norwegian | 38 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 34 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 34 |
| Polish | 33 |
Language
| English Only | 513 |
| Spanish | 2 |
| Population 5+ | 520 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 33 |
| Population 18+ | 479 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 31.9 minutes |
| Work from Home | 3.8% |
| 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 South Wilmington, Illinois.