Demographics & People — Hamel, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,004 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~1,500 |
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| Median Age | 34.8 |
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| Total Households | 367 |
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| Family Households | 248 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.74 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.044 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 962 |
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| Black or African American | 14 |
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| Asian | 2 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| 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 |
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| Spanish | 0 |
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| Population 5+ | 910 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 69 |
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| Population 18+ | 657 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 24.0 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 15.1% |
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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 Hamel, Illinois.
