Demographics & People — Mackinaw, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,869 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~2,300 |
| Median Age | 35.6 |
| Total Households | 775 |
| Family Households | 487 |
| Average Household Size | 2.41 |
| Diversity Index | 0.0378 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,837 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 576 |
| German | 561 |
| English | 318 |
| Irish | 209 |
| Other groups | 183 |
| European | 135 |
| American | 90 |
| French (except Basque) | 60 |
| Scottish | 59 |
| Czechoslovakian | 38 |
Language
| English Only | 1,701 |
| Spanish | 7 |
| Population 5+ | 1,714 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 124 |
| Population 18+ | 1,351 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 23.8 minutes |
| Work from Home | 5.9% |
| 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 Mackinaw, Illinois.