Demographics & People — Freeburg, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 4,336 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~5,200 |
| Median Age | 45.6 |
| Total Households | 1,631 |
| Family Households | 1,176 |
| Average Household Size | 2.52 |
| Diversity Index | 0.0507 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 3,929 |
| Black or African American | 51 |
| Asian | 24 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| German | 1,845 |
| Other groups | 870 |
| Irish | 725 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 675 |
| English | 521 |
| American | 209 |
| Italian | 162 |
| French (except Basque) | 128 |
| Polish | 99 |
| Swedish | 49 |
Language
| English Only | 4,123 |
| Spanish | 0 |
| Population 5+ | 4,154 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 279 |
| Population 18+ | 3,295 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 22.9 minutes |
| Work from Home | 11.6% |
| 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 Freeburg, Illinois.