Demographics & People — Preston Heights, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 2,318 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~2,800 |
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| Median Age | 39.4 |
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| Total Households | 960 |
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| Family Households | 548 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.39 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.6608 (highly diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 630 |
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| Black or African American | 996 |
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| Asian | 26 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 718 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| 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 |
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| Spanish | 549 |
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| Population 5+ | 2,214 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 133 |
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| Population 18+ | 2,034 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 22.7 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 8.4% |
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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 Preston Heights, Illinois.
