Demographics & People — Amboy, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 2,396 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~2,400 |
| Median Age | 47.8 |
| Total Households | 974 |
| Family Households | 690 |
| Average Household Size | 2.4 |
| Diversity Index | 0.0643 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 2,275 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 71 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| German | 826 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 810 |
| Irish | 398 |
| Dutch | 237 |
| English | 209 |
| Other groups | 206 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 108 |
| American | 103 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 59 |
| Polish | 46 |
Language
| English Only | 2,196 |
| Spanish | 44 |
| Population 5+ | 2,249 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 130 |
| Population 18+ | 1,934 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 28.1 minutes |
| Work from Home | 1.2% |
| 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 Amboy, Illinois.