Demographics & People — Emden, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 374 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~400 |
| Median Age | 49.1 |
| Total Households | 189 |
| Family Households | 107 |
| Average Household Size | 1.98 |
| Diversity Index | 0.0628 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 358 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| German | 181 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 108 |
| Other groups | 72 |
| Irish | 31 |
| English | 20 |
| Dutch | 13 |
| Italian | 11 |
| Scandinavian | 11 |
| French (except Basque) | 9 |
| Polish | 9 |
Language
| English Only | 341 |
| Spanish | 0 |
| Population 5+ | 341 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 15 |
| Population 18+ | 291 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 25.4 minutes |
| Work from Home | 4.7% |
| 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 Emden, Illinois.