Demographics & People — New Athens, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,937 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~1,900 |
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| Median Age | 41.4 |
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| Total Households | 827 |
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| Family Households | 546 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.3 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0387 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,792 |
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| Black or African American | 4 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 32 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 890 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 486 |
| Irish | 315 |
| Other groups | 162 |
| American | 149 |
| French (except Basque) | 90 |
| English | 86 |
| European | 56 |
| Italian | 52 |
| Dutch | 39 |
Language
| English Only | 1,815 |
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| Spanish | 12 |
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| Population 5+ | 1,827 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 146 |
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| Population 18+ | 1,495 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 31.7 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 3.3% |
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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 New Athens, Illinois.
