Demographics & People — Preston Heights, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 2,318 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~2,800 |
| Median Age | 39.4 |
| Total Households | 960 |
| Family Households | 548 |
| Average Household Size | 2.39 |
| Diversity Index | 0.6608 (highly diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 630 |
| Black or African American | 996 |
| Asian | 26 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 718 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 1,631 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 696 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 649 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 467 |
| African | 181 |
| Subsaharan African | 181 |
| Irish | 124 |
| European | 92 |
| Polish | 91 |
| Italian | 89 |
Language
| English Only | 1,665 |
| Spanish | 549 |
| Population 5+ | 2,214 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 133 |
| Population 18+ | 2,034 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 22.7 minutes |
| Work from Home | 8.4% |
| 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 Preston Heights, Illinois.