Demographics & People — Sumner, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 2,229 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~2,300 |
| Median Age | 37.2 |
| Total Households | 265 |
| Family Households | 158 |
| Average Household Size | 2.92 |
| Diversity Index | 0.5738 (moderately diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,295 |
| Black or African American | 746 |
| Asian | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 272 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 1,244 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 629 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 297 |
| German | 279 |
| Irish | 226 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 211 |
| Italian | 56 |
| English | 48 |
| Hispanic: Puerto Rican | 44 |
| American | 32 |
Language
| English Only | 1,883 |
| Spanish | 200 |
| Population 5+ | 2,121 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 106 |
| Population 18+ | 2,160 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 23.1 minutes |
| Work from Home | 2.0% |
| 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 Sumner, Illinois.