Demographics & People — Port Byron, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,959 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~1,600 |
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| Median Age | 41.6 |
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| Total Households | 775 |
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| Family Households | 535 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.53 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.138 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,833 |
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| Black or African American | 20 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 126 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 613 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 606 |
| Irish | 289 |
| English | 209 |
| Other groups | 177 |
| Swedish | 137 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 93 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 93 |
| Italian | 89 |
| Belgian | 71 |
Language
| English Only | 1,761 |
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| Spanish | 41 |
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| Population 5+ | 1,844 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 144 |
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| Population 18+ | 1,443 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 22.2 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 18.1% |
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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 Port Byron, Illinois.
