Demographics & People — Pontoon Beach, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 6,131 |
|---|
| Estimated 2026 | ~5,800 |
|---|
| Median Age | 34.9 |
|---|
| Total Households | 2,371 |
|---|
| Family Households | 1,891 |
|---|
| Average Household Size | 2.58 |
|---|
| Diversity Index | 0.4661 (moderately diverse) |
|---|
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 4,266 |
|---|
| Black or African American | 535 |
|---|
| Asian | 236 |
|---|
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,019 |
|---|
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
|---|
| Unclassified or not reported | 2,332 |
| Other groups | 1,595 |
| German | 1,128 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,038 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 860 |
| Irish | 617 |
| Italian | 435 |
| English | 301 |
| French (except Basque) | 163 |
| Hispanic: South American | 122 |
Language
| English Only | 4,977 |
|---|
| Spanish | 552 |
|---|
| Population 5+ | 5,636 |
|---|
Veterans
| Veterans | 187 |
|---|
| Population 18+ | 4,350 |
|---|
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 22.5 minutes |
|---|
| Work from Home | 6.2% |
|---|
| 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 Pontoon Beach, Illinois.
