Demographics & People — Oregon, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 3,821 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~3,900 |
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| Median Age | 45.0 |
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| Total Households | 1,751 |
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| Family Households | 930 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.11 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1128 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 3,631 |
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| Black or African American | 33 |
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| Asian | 14 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 182 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 1,115 |
| German | 1,061 |
| Other groups | 586 |
| Swedish | 411 |
| Irish | 373 |
| Italian | 295 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 295 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 273 |
| English | 247 |
| American | 233 |
Language
| English Only | 3,603 |
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| Spanish | 0 |
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| Population 5+ | 3,687 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 481 |
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| Population 18+ | 3,106 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 22.0 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 4.6% |
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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 Oregon, Illinois.
