East Dubuque, Illinois Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

East Dubuque is a small community located in Illinois, within Jo Daviess County. The total population is 1,470. It ranks as the 592nd most populous out of 1,445 Census-designated places in Illinois.

Age Demographics

The median age in East Dubuque is 48.1 years. This is 23% higher than the state median of 39.0 years. 11.0% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in East Dubuque is $67,891. This is 19% lower than the state median of $83,390. It is also 16% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.3%. This is 4% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.8%. The unemployment rate is 2.2%. This is 62% lower than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $144,000. Housing costs are 45% lower than the state median of $263,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, East Dubuque is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 73.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% higher than the state average of 67.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in East Dubuque is White (non-Hispanic), making up 81.8% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.0%. The Black or African American population (4.2%) is well below the state average of 13.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (5.0%) is well below the state average of 18.8%. The Asian population (1.2%) is well below the state average of 5.9%.

Education

23.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 38% lower than the state rate of 37.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for East Dubuque, Illinois is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Illinois state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,445 Census-designated places in Illinois. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.