Demographics & People — Hamel, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,004 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~1,500 |
| Median Age | 34.8 |
| Total Households | 367 |
| Family Households | 248 |
| Average Household Size | 2.74 |
| Diversity Index | 0.044 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 962 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| German | 382 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 229 |
| Irish | 165 |
| Other groups | 92 |
| English | 71 |
| Norwegian | 54 |
| American | 41 |
| Czech | 31 |
| French (except Basque) | 27 |
| Austrian | 25 |
Language
| English Only | 898 |
| Spanish | 0 |
| Population 5+ | 910 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 69 |
| Population 18+ | 657 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 24.0 minutes |
| Work from Home | 15.1% |
| 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 Hamel, Illinois.