Demographics & People — Atkinson, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 988 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~1,000 |
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| Median Age | 45.3 |
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| Total Households | 526 |
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| Family Households | 231 |
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| Average Household Size | 1.88 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0383 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 903 |
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| Black or African American | 0 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 381 |
| Belgian | 271 |
| German | 217 |
| Irish | 107 |
| Dutch | 65 |
| English | 58 |
| Swedish | 50 |
| Other groups | 48 |
| Polish | 37 |
| Italian | 29 |
Language
| English Only | 959 |
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| Spanish | 3 |
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| Population 5+ | 966 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 44 |
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| Population 18+ | 841 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 23.4 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 4.6% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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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 Atkinson, Illinois.
