Demographics & People — Pearl City, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 798 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~600 |
| Median Age | 32.3 |
| Total Households | 290 |
| Family Households | 212 |
| Average Household Size | 2.75 |
| Diversity Index | 0.0667 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 760 |
| Black or African American | 21 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 302 |
| German | 241 |
| Irish | 78 |
| American | 76 |
| Other groups | 34 |
| English | 29 |
| Dutch | 22 |
| Italian | 17 |
| Norwegian | 15 |
| Swiss | 13 |
Language
| English Only | 708 |
| Spanish | 0 |
| Population 5+ | 708 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 25 |
| Population 18+ | 468 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 23.4 minutes |
| Work from Home | 9.6% |
| 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 Pearl City, Illinois.