Demographics & People — Winthrop Harbor, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 6,663 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~6,300 |
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| Median Age | 53.4 |
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| Total Households | 2,810 |
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| Family Households | 1,953 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.36 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.2919 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 5,636 |
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| Black or African American | 229 |
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| Asian | 9 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 917 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 1,773 |
| German | 1,438 |
| Other groups | 1,013 |
| English | 899 |
| Irish | 880 |
| Polish | 857 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 745 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 629 |
| Greek | 299 |
| American | 205 |
Language
| English Only | 5,913 |
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| Spanish | 462 |
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| Population 5+ | 6,472 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 585 |
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| Population 18+ | 5,700 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 30.2 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 11.2% |
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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 Winthrop Harbor, Illinois.
