Demographics & People — El Paso, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 2,871 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~3,000 |
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| Median Age | 38.2 |
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| Total Households | 1,001 |
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| Family Households | 632 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.71 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0803 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 2,703 |
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| Black or African American | 81 |
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| Asian | 26 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 862 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 649 |
| Irish | 433 |
| American | 331 |
| English | 289 |
| Other groups | 246 |
| European | 182 |
| French (except Basque) | 85 |
| Dutch | 64 |
| Scottish | 49 |
Language
| English Only | 2,679 |
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| Spanish | 3 |
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| Population 5+ | 2,785 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 116 |
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| Population 18+ | 2,128 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 24.8 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 7.4% |
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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 El Paso, Illinois.
