Demographics & People — Bishop Hill, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 156 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~100 |
| Median Age | 57.5 |
| Total Households | 68 |
| Family Households | 41 |
| Average Household Size | 2.29 |
| Diversity Index | 0.0397 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 145 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| German | 76 |
| Swedish | 51 |
| English | 35 |
| Irish | 18 |
| Italian | 18 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 11 |
| British | 6 |
| Welsh | 6 |
| Scottish | 4 |
| French (except Basque) | 2 |
Language
| English Only | 152 |
| Spanish | 2 |
| Population 5+ | 154 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 6 |
| Population 18+ | 134 |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Bishop Hill, Illinois.