Demographics & People — Pittsfield, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 4,422 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~4,400 |
| Median Age | 43.3 |
| Total Households | 1,888 |
| Family Households | 1,002 |
| Average Household Size | 2.19 |
| Diversity Index | 0.057 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 4,296 |
| Black or African American | 42 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 87 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,562 |
| German | 801 |
| American | 569 |
| Other groups | 541 |
| English | 402 |
| Irish | 335 |
| Scottish | 107 |
| Dutch | 70 |
| French (except Basque) | 64 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 64 |
Language
| English Only | 4,181 |
| Spanish | 32 |
| Population 5+ | 4,274 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 197 |
| Population 18+ | 3,262 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 16.9 minutes |
| Work from Home | 2.3% |
| 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 Pittsfield, Illinois.