Demographics & People — Jerome, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,910 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~1,600 |
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| Median Age | 35.6 |
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| Total Households | 971 |
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| Family Households | 473 |
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| Average Household Size | 1.97 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1783 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,699 |
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| Black or African American | 73 |
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| Asian | 35 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 71 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 625 |
| German | 548 |
| Irish | 404 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 388 |
| English | 269 |
| Italian | 158 |
| European | 123 |
| Dutch | 105 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 92 |
| Scottish | 71 |
Language
| English Only | 1,673 |
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| Spanish | 50 |
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| Population 5+ | 1,802 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 104 |
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| Population 18+ | 1,676 |
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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 Jerome, Illinois.
