Demographics & People — Bushnell, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 2,763 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~2,500 |
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| Median Age | 50.2 |
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| Total Households | 1,177 |
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| Family Households | 718 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.32 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0353 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 2,637 |
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| Black or African American | 0 |
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| Asian | 24 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 1,060 |
| German | 507 |
| American | 487 |
| English | 304 |
| Other groups | 265 |
| Irish | 179 |
| Scottish | 100 |
| Swedish | 97 |
| Scotch-Irish | 78 |
| Polish | 69 |
Language
| English Only | 2,460 |
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| Spanish | 22 |
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| Population 5+ | 2,506 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 245 |
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| Population 18+ | 2,263 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 26.1 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 3.3% |
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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 Bushnell, Illinois.
