Havana, Illinois Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Havana is a small community located in Illinois, within Mason County. The total population is 2,989. It ranks as the 425th most populous out of 1,445 Census-designated places in Illinois.

Age Demographics

The median age in Havana is 45.6 years. This is 17% higher than the state median of 39.0 years. 12.4% 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 Havana is $41,184. This is 51% lower than the state median of $83,390. It is also 49% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 24.0%. This is 103% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.8%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 5.0%. This is 15% lower than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $95,300. Housing costs are 64% lower than the state median of $263,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Havana is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 74.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% higher than the state average of 67.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

Havana has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 88.8% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.4%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (88.8% vs 58.1%). The Black or African American population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 13.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.4%) is well below the state average of 18.8%. The Asian population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 5.9%.

Education

14.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 63% 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 91.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Havana, 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.