Demographics & People — Bourbonnais, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 18,109 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~18,000 |
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| Median Age | 35.8 |
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| Total Households | 6,022 |
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| Family Households | 4,189 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.6 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.3705 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 13,836 |
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| Black or African American | 1,935 |
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| Asian | 619 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 1,313 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 4,278 |
| German | 3,925 |
| Other groups | 3,700 |
| Irish | 1,987 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,496 |
| French (except Basque) | 1,397 |
| Italian | 1,359 |
| English | 1,261 |
| Polish | 1,010 |
| Subsaharan African | 972 |
Language
| English Only | 16,099 |
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| Spanish | 652 |
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| Population 5+ | 17,251 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 775 |
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| Population 18+ | 14,266 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 19.6 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 9.7% |
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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 Bourbonnais, Illinois.
