Demographics & People — Hanover, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 847 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~800 |
| Median Age | 46.5 |
| Total Households | 422 |
| Family Households | 235 |
| Average Household Size | 2.01 |
| Diversity Index | 0.2414 (somewhat diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 719 |
| Black or African American | 38 |
| Asian | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 64 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| German | 251 |
| Other groups | 184 |
| Irish | 181 |
| English | 154 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 144 |
| American | 132 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 58 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 58 |
| Scottish | 29 |
| Scotch-Irish | 24 |
Language
| English Only | 814 |
| Spanish | 10 |
| Population 5+ | 831 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 62 |
| Population 18+ | 619 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 26.7 minutes |
| Work from Home | 2.1% |
| 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 Hanover, Illinois.