Demographics & People — Lacon, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,768 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~2,300 |
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| Median Age | 38.8 |
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| Total Households | 737 |
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| Family Households | 450 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.26 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0436 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,717 |
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| Black or African American | 10 |
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| Asian | 1 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 28 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 553 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 480 |
| Irish | 301 |
| English | 232 |
| American | 184 |
| Other groups | 105 |
| European | 94 |
| Polish | 55 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 46 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 40 |
Language
| English Only | 1,608 |
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| Spanish | 40 |
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| Population 5+ | 1,656 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 132 |
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| Population 18+ | 1,372 |
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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 Lacon, Illinois.
