Demographics & People — Amboy, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 2,396 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~2,400 |
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| Median Age | 47.8 |
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| Total Households | 974 |
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| Family Households | 690 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.4 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0643 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 2,275 |
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| Black or African American | 7 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 71 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| 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 |
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| Spanish | 44 |
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| Population 5+ | 2,249 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 130 |
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| Population 18+ | 1,934 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 28.1 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 1.2% |
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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 Amboy, Illinois.
