Demographics & People — Matherville, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 703 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~600 |
| Median Age | 46.1 |
| Total Households | 262 |
| Family Households | 217 |
| Average Household Size | 2.68 |
| Diversity Index | 0.1054 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 668 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 338 |
| German | 145 |
| Other groups | 129 |
| Swedish | 60 |
| English | 53 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 47 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 46 |
| Dutch | 42 |
| Irish | 35 |
| American | 32 |
Language
| English Only | 640 |
| Spanish | 20 |
| Population 5+ | 662 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 27 |
| Population 18+ | 535 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 26.6 minutes |
| Work from Home | 11.2% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Matherville, Illinois.