Demographics & People — Gridley, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,339 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~1,500 |
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| Median Age | 37.6 |
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| Total Households | 539 |
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| Family Households | 361 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.48 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1065 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,247 |
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| Black or African American | 28 |
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| Asian | 22 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 506 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 242 |
| Other groups | 140 |
| American | 123 |
| Irish | 99 |
| English | 73 |
| Scottish | 45 |
| Swiss | 39 |
| Polish | 32 |
| French (except Basque) | 24 |
Language
| English Only | 1,254 |
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| Spanish | 7 |
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| Population 5+ | 1,264 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 50 |
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| Population 18+ | 904 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 25.8 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 12.9% |
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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 Gridley, Illinois.
