Demographics & People — Potomac, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 612 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~600 |
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| Median Age | 40.1 |
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| Total Households | 255 |
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| Family Households | 166 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.4 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.2035 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 539 |
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| Black or African American | 0 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 70 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 268 |
| Other groups | 229 |
| German | 143 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 102 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 102 |
| American | 75 |
| Irish | 57 |
| Italian | 38 |
| European | 25 |
| Belgian | 19 |
Language
| English Only | 561 |
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| Spanish | 0 |
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| Population 5+ | 563 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 57 |
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| Population 18+ | 512 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 28.9 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 2.8% |
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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 Potomac, Illinois.
