Cahokia, IL Demographics
A map of Cahokia's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Black | 8,554 | 70.7% |
White | 2,689 | 22.2% |
Multiracial | 457 | 3.8% |
Hispanic | 285 | 2.4% |
Native American/Other | 101 | 0.8% |
Asian | 10 | 0.1% |
Cahokia, Illinois had a population of 12,096 in 2020. It was 22.2% White, 70.7% Black, 0.1% Asian, 2.4% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 3.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Cahokia, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Cahokia is the 198th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Cahokia's White Population
2,689 residents of Cahokia identify as White, or 22.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Cahokia considerably less than the White share of the population of Illinois (58.3% White). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Cahokia is ranked #1418 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Cahokia is more White than neighboring Alorton (2% White), and East St. Louis (1.2% White). Cahokia is less White than neighboring Sauget (88.7% White), Dupo (84.8% White), and East Carondelet (83.3% White).
Cahokia's Black Population
8,554 residents of Cahokia identify as Black, or 70.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Cahokia considerably larger than the Black share of the population of Illinois (13.9% Black). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Cahokia is ranked #28 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Cahokia is more Black than neighboring Sauget (1.4% Black), Dupo (4.9% Black), and East Carondelet (9% Black). Cahokia is less Black than neighboring Alorton (92.7% Black), and East St. Louis (94.9% Black).
Cahokia's Asian Population
10 residents of Cahokia identify as Asian, or 0.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Cahokia slightly less than the Asian share of the population of Illinois (5.8% Asian). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Cahokia is ranked #969 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Cahokia is more Asian than neighboring Sauget (0% Asian). Cahokia is less Asian than neighboring Dupo (0.5% Asian), and East Carondelet (0.3% Asian).
Cahokia's Hispanic Population
285 residents of Cahokia identify as Hispanic, or 2.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Cahokia less than the Hispanic share of the population of Illinois (18.2% Hispanic). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Cahokia is ranked #850 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Cahokia is more Hispanic than neighboring Sauget (2.1% Hispanic), East Carondelet (2.3% Hispanic), Alorton (1% Hispanic), and East St. Louis (0.9% Hispanic). Cahokia is less Hispanic than neighboring Dupo (3% Hispanic).
Cahokia's Native American/Other Population
101 residents of Cahokia identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Cahokia roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Illinois (0.5% Native American/Other). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Cahokia is ranked #186 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Cahokia is more Native American/Other than neighboring Dupo (0.7% Native American/Other), East Carondelet (0.5% Native American/Other), Alorton (0.2% Native American/Other), and East St. Louis (0.5% Native American/Other). Cahokia is less Native American/Other than neighboring Sauget (2.8% Native American/Other).
Cahokia's Multiracial Population
457 residents of Cahokia identify as Multiracial, or 3.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Cahokia roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Illinois (3.2% Multiracial). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Cahokia is ranked #577 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Cahokia is more Multiracial than neighboring East St. Louis (2.4% Multiracial). Cahokia is less Multiracial than neighboring Sauget (5% Multiracial), Dupo (6% Multiracial), East Carondelet (4.6% Multiracial), and Alorton (4.1% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.