Demographics & People — Coal Valley, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 4,142 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~4,400 |
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| Median Age | 45.3 |
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| Total Households | 1,635 |
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| Family Households | 1,257 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.53 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.14 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 3,787 |
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| Black or African American | 16 |
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| Asian | 53 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 236 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| 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 |
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| Spanish | 208 |
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| Population 5+ | 4,004 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 277 |
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| Population 18+ | 3,016 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 20.4 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 10.9% |
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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 Coal Valley, Illinois.
