Demographics & People — Paw Paw, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 911 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~1,000 |
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| Median Age | 40.9 |
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| Total Households | 368 |
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| Family Households | 223 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.48 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0306 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 889 |
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| Black or African American | 3 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 357 |
| German | 205 |
| English | 112 |
| Irish | 107 |
| Polish | 104 |
| Other groups | 88 |
| Italian | 64 |
| Swedish | 44 |
| American | 40 |
| Norwegian | 32 |
Language
| English Only | 853 |
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| Spanish | 9 |
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| Population 5+ | 867 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 44 |
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| Population 18+ | 765 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 39.6 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 6.6% |
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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 Paw Paw, Illinois.
