Demographics & People — Nilwood, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 140 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~200 |
| Median Age | 56.5 |
| Total Households | 59 |
| Family Households | 46 |
| Average Household Size | 2.37 |
| Diversity Index | 0.0 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 137 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| German | 57 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 41 |
| American | 20 |
| English | 17 |
| European | 15 |
| Irish | 10 |
| Scotch-Irish | 7 |
| Italian | 3 |
| French (except Basque) | 1 |
| Scandinavian | 1 |
Language
| English Only | 132 |
| Spanish | 0 |
| Population 5+ | 132 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 4 |
| Population 18+ | 138 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 28.3 minutes |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| 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 Nilwood, Illinois.