Demographics & People — Pawnee, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 2,706 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~2,800 |
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| Median Age | 43.1 |
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| Total Households | 1,161 |
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| Family Households | 785 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.33 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0649 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 2,525 |
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| Black or African American | 47 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 40 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 1,122 |
| German | 606 |
| English | 413 |
| Other groups | 273 |
| Irish | 226 |
| American | 160 |
| French (except Basque) | 95 |
| Italian | 84 |
| Polish | 57 |
| Dutch | 45 |
Language
| English Only | 2,519 |
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| Spanish | 6 |
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| Population 5+ | 2,558 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 215 |
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| Population 18+ | 2,109 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 26.7 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 7.3% |
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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 Pawnee, Illinois.
