Demographics & People — Ashley, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 428 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~400 |
| Median Age | 32.7 |
| Total Households | 152 |
| Family Households | 116 |
| Average Household Size | 2.82 |
| Diversity Index | 0.07 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 398 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 201 |
| German | 104 |
| Irish | 76 |
| Polish | 47 |
| Other groups | 38 |
| English | 34 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| Hispanic: Spaniard | 9 |
| Hispanic: Other Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| French (except Basque) | 8 |
Language
| English Only | 387 |
| Spanish | 0 |
| Population 5+ | 387 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 18 |
| Population 18+ | 270 |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Ashley, Illinois.