Demographics & People — Beecher, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 4,837 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~4,500 |
| Median Age | 38.5 |
| Total Households | 1,865 |
| Family Households | 1,244 |
| Average Household Size | 2.53 |
| Diversity Index | 0.2035 (somewhat diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 4,441 |
| Black or African American | 63 |
| Asian | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 484 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| German | 1,193 |
| Polish | 913 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 795 |
| Other groups | 691 |
| Italian | 668 |
| Irish | 624 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 556 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 299 |
| Dutch | 244 |
| French (except Basque) | 180 |
Language
| English Only | 4,263 |
| Spanish | 187 |
| Population 5+ | 4,589 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 210 |
| Population 18+ | 3,510 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 29.1 minutes |
| Work from Home | 8.5% |
| 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 Beecher, Illinois.