Demographics & People — Streator, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 12,274 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~12,500 |
| Median Age | 37.6 |
| Total Households | 5,655 |
| Family Households | 2,981 |
| Average Household Size | 2.14 |
| Diversity Index | 0.3301 (somewhat diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 10,224 |
| Black or African American | 456 |
| Asian | 125 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,917 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 3,311 |
| Other groups | 2,830 |
| German | 2,367 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 2,175 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 2,056 |
| Irish | 1,720 |
| English | 1,227 |
| Italian | 724 |
| American | 667 |
| Slovak | 658 |
Language
| English Only | 10,513 |
| Spanish | 919 |
| Population 5+ | 11,538 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 871 |
| Population 18+ | 9,855 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 27.7 minutes |
| Work from Home | 5.7% |
| 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 Streator, Illinois.