Dieterich, IL is a small rural town located in Effingham County with a population of 2,360. The town has a population density of 27 people per square mile which is much lower than the US average of 93 people per square mile. Dieterich is home to many businesses, organizations, and outdoor activities that make it an attractive place to live. Local businesses include Quillen’s Grocery Store, Norma’s Café, and Huber’s Pharmacy & Homecare. There are also several year-round outdoor activities including camping at nearby Lake Shelbyville, canoeing at Little Grassy Lake State Park, as well as fishing and hunting. Other organizations in the area include the local Boy Scouts troop and the Dieterich Community Chamber of Commerce. Finally, Dieterich also offers many local sporting events throughout the year including golf tournaments and softball games at the local park.
The population in Dieterich (zip 62424) is 2,360. There are 27 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Dieterich (zip 62424) is 33.7, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Dieterich (zip 62424) is 2.9, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Dieterich (zip 62424)
- 62.7% are married
- 9.9% are divorced
- 40.0% are married with children
- 8.4% have children, but are single
Race in Dieterich (zip 62424)
- 97.3% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.3% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.6% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.7% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander