Demographics & People — Polo, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 2,495 |
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| Estimated 2026 | 2,495 |
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| Median Age | 33.1 |
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| Total Households | 996 |
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| Family Households | 637 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.46 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0355 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 2,456 |
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| Black or African American | 0 |
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| Asian | 11 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 34 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 902 |
| German | 704 |
| Other groups | 381 |
| Irish | 278 |
| English | 193 |
| American | 112 |
| Dutch | 109 |
| Swiss | 38 |
| Swedish | 34 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 31 |
Language
| English Only | 2,253 |
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| Spanish | 34 |
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| Population 5+ | 2,336 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 170 |
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| Population 18+ | 1,787 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 26.2 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 8.0% |
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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 Polo, Illinois.
