Demographics & People — Coal Valley, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 4,142 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~4,400 |
| Median Age | 45.3 |
| Total Households | 1,635 |
| Family Households | 1,257 |
| Average Household Size | 2.53 |
| Diversity Index | 0.14 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 3,787 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Asian | 53 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 236 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| German | 1,510 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,255 |
| Irish | 608 |
| English | 536 |
| Other groups | 392 |
| Swedish | 295 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 195 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 164 |
| Norwegian | 143 |
| American | 110 |
Language
| English Only | 3,755 |
| Spanish | 208 |
| Population 5+ | 4,004 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 277 |
| Population 18+ | 3,016 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 20.4 minutes |
| Work from Home | 10.9% |
| 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 Coal Valley, Illinois.