Demographics & People — Bethany, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,253 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~1,000 |
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| Median Age | 42.9 |
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| Total Households | 574 |
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| Family Households | 323 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.18 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0313 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,237 |
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| Black or African American | 0 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 422 |
| German | 254 |
| English | 177 |
| Other groups | 176 |
| Irish | 173 |
| American | 96 |
| European | 37 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 25 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| Northern European | 21 |
Language
| English Only | 1,185 |
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| Spanish | 0 |
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| Population 5+ | 1,185 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 69 |
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| Population 18+ | 954 |
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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 Bethany, Illinois.
