Demographics & People — Mokena, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 19,906 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~20,300 |
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| Median Age | 46.2 |
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| Total Households | 7,227 |
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| Family Households | 5,532 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.75 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1683 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 18,050 |
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| Black or African American | 326 |
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| Asian | 206 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 1,263 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 5,443 |
| Polish | 5,007 |
| Irish | 4,653 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 3,570 |
| Italian | 2,505 |
| Other groups | 1,832 |
| English | 1,610 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 935 |
| Dutch | 648 |
| Swedish | 542 |
Language
| English Only | 17,994 |
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| Spanish | 512 |
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| Population 5+ | 18,988 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 766 |
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| Population 18+ | 15,511 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 30.5 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 16.9% |
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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 Mokena, Illinois.
