Atwood: Demographics & People
Census counts 1,144 people in Atwood, in 513 households. Population grew 17.2% from 976 (2022) to 1,144 (2024). Median age 38.1 years. (4.7y younger than Piatt County). Children under 18 are 25% of the population. Population is 99% White (non-Hispanic). The community is relatively homogeneous (Simpson index 0.00). 62% of households are family-led. County health: 37% adult obesity, 19% smoke.
- 2.2 people per household (vs Illinois avg 2.5).
- 38% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Illinois 38%).
- 81 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Illinois 64).
Population & Trend
Population grew 17.2% from 976 (2022) to 1,144 (2024) — about 28.7× the recent U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~1,349 (extrapolated at 8.6%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 1,657.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 19,740 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 17.2% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 976 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 1,144 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | booming |
| Population | 1,144 people (vs Illinois 39,460) |
| Population Estimate | 1,657 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 38.1y is 0.8 years younger than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 25% — above the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 38.1 years (vs Illinois 37.7y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 24.9% |
| Age Summary · Character | family-oriented |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 1,144 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 285 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 183.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 450.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 226 |
| Population under 18 | 285 |
| Median age | 38.1 years (vs Illinois 37.7y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 1,144 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.00 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as relatively homogeneous.
| White residents | 970 |
|---|---|
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | relatively homogeneous |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 1 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 100.0% |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 99.0% (vs Illinois 54.8%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS).
| Residents born in this state | 979 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 161 |
| Share born in this state | 85.6% |
| Share born in another state | 14.4% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 14.1% |
| Naturalized citizens | 0.3% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 8 |
| From Europe | 3 |
| From Africa | 5 |
| From Latin America | 3 |
Households & Family Composition
513 households. Averaging 2.2 people each — smaller than the U.S. average of 2.5. 62% are family households — below the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 290 families, 30% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 249 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 290 |
| Married couples with children | 86 |
| Single-parent households | 7 |
| Average household size | 2.23 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 6.8% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 3 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 1 |
| Family households | 318 households (vs Illinois 9,709) |
| Households that are families | 62.0% (at Illinois median) |
| Total households | 513 households (vs Illinois 14,867) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 11.7% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%.
| Moved within the county (past year) | 11.7% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 19,837 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 19,804 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 33 |
| Migration · Population growing | Yes |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 51 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 5.2% |
Other
| Congressional District · District | 13 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 17041 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 17 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 041 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Douglas |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 14.7% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 11.00 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 19.30 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 17041 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Douglas County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Noncore |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 513 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 17041 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Douglas County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 54.6% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 50.7% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 55.1% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 19,465 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Non-metro |
| Family Score · Score | 1.50 |
| Family Score · Schools | 1 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 24.9% |
| Family Score · Rating | limited |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 1,144, booming, family-oriented, middle-class, blue collar |
| Town Summary · Population | 1,144 people (vs Illinois 39,460) |
| Town Summary · County | Douglas County |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade