Demographics & People — Staunton, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 4,307 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~4,300 |
| Median Age | 42.3 |
| Total Households | 1,996 |
| Family Households | 902 |
| Average Household Size | 2.13 |
| Diversity Index | 0.0656 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 4,006 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Asian | 113 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,792 |
| German | 1,148 |
| Other groups | 657 |
| Irish | 469 |
| Italian | 332 |
| English | 269 |
| American | 183 |
| European | 136 |
| French (except Basque) | 117 |
| Croatian | 67 |
Language
| English Only | 3,962 |
| Spanish | 21 |
| Population 5+ | 4,096 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 218 |
| Population 18+ | 3,680 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 22.3 minutes |
| Work from Home | 5.6% |
| 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 Staunton, Illinois.