Demographics & People — Normal, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 52,908 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~55,100 |
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| Median Age | 25.0 |
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| Total Households | 19,775 |
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| Family Households | 9,686 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.34 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.3752 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 41,678 |
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| Black or African American | 6,084 |
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| Asian | 2,096 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 3,698 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 12,535 |
| German | 12,239 |
| Other groups | 10,736 |
| Irish | 6,975 |
| English | 5,687 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 3,190 |
| American | 2,334 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 2,294 |
| Polish | 2,214 |
| Italian | 1,861 |
Language
| English Only | 45,885 |
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| Spanish | 2,012 |
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| Population 5+ | 50,574 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,666 |
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| Population 18+ | 43,810 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 16.5 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 13.4% |
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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 Normal, Illinois.
