Demographics & People — Oglesby, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 3,723 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~3,200 |
| Median Age | 40.2 |
| Total Households | 1,664 |
| Family Households | 991 |
| Average Household Size | 2.24 |
| Diversity Index | 0.2223 (somewhat diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 3,166 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Asian | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 442 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| German | 869 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 738 |
| Irish | 687 |
| Other groups | 654 |
| Italian | 644 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 476 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 408 |
| Polish | 386 |
| English | 210 |
| European | 189 |
Language
| English Only | 3,236 |
| Spanish | 335 |
| Population 5+ | 3,610 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 189 |
| Population 18+ | 2,801 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 22.9 minutes |
| Work from Home | 1.8% |
| 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 Oglesby, Illinois.