Demographics & People — Lena, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 2,778 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~2,700 |
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| Median Age | 41.2 |
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| Total Households | 1,179 |
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| Family Households | 775 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.3 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0316 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 2,701 |
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| Black or African American | 4 |
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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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| German | 1,322 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 891 |
| English | 333 |
| Irish | 228 |
| Other groups | 198 |
| Swiss | 156 |
| Swedish | 119 |
| Dutch | 80 |
| Polish | 56 |
| Italian | 55 |
Language
| English Only | 2,515 |
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| Spanish | 8 |
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| Population 5+ | 2,550 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 127 |
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| Population 18+ | 2,029 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 26.2 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 10.8% |
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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 Lena, Illinois.
