Demographics & People — Watseka, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 4,630 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~5,100 |
| Median Age | 47.7 |
| Total Households | 2,120 |
| Family Households | 1,051 |
| Average Household Size | 2.12 |
| Diversity Index | 0.168 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 3,955 |
| Black or African American | 57 |
| Asian | 83 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 251 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| German | 1,748 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 813 |
| Other groups | 810 |
| Irish | 551 |
| American | 288 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 284 |
| French (except Basque) | 249 |
| Hungarian | 210 |
| Dutch | 208 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 208 |
Language
| English Only | 4,084 |
| Spanish | 122 |
| Population 5+ | 4,292 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 229 |
| Population 18+ | 3,630 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 18.1 minutes |
| Work from Home | 4.9% |
| 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 Watseka, Illinois.