Demographics & People — Big Rock, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,208 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~2,800 |
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| Median Age | 49.4 |
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| Total Households | 422 |
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| Family Households | 342 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.86 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1931 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,108 |
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| Black or African American | 4 |
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| Asian | 15 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 113 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 396 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 340 |
| English | 154 |
| Irish | 138 |
| Other groups | 117 |
| Norwegian | 84 |
| Polish | 72 |
| Scottish | 64 |
| Swedish | 48 |
| Italian | 42 |
Language
| English Only | 1,034 |
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| Spanish | 60 |
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| Population 5+ | 1,113 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 54 |
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| Population 18+ | 916 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 18.4 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 35.4% |
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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 Big Rock, Illinois.
