Demographics & People — Apple River, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 305 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~300 |
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| Median Age | 41.5 |
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| Total Households | 127 |
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| Family Households | 88 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.4 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.151 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 294 |
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| Black or African American | 4 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 22 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 104 |
| Irish | 85 |
| American | 82 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 52 |
| English | 41 |
| Polish | 35 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 19 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| Other groups | 18 |
| Dutch | 10 |
Language
| English Only | 273 |
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| Spanish | 1 |
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| Population 5+ | 287 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 21 |
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| Population 18+ | 250 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 28.8 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 4.4% |
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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 Apple River, Illinois.
