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Carol Stream, IL Demographics

A map of Carol Stream's Population by Race

Race
PopulationPercent
White
21,54754.1%
Asian
7,42718.6%
Hispanic
6,85217.2%
Black
2,6856.7%
Multiracial
1,1442.9%
Native American/Other
1990.5%

Carol Stream, Illinois had a population of 39,854 in 2020. It was 54.1% White, 6.7% Black, 18.6% Asian, 17.2% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 2.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Carol Stream, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Carol Stream is the 42nd 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).

Carol Stream's White Population

21,547 residents of Carol Stream identify as White, or 54.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Carol Stream roughly similar to the White share of the population of Illinois (58.3% White). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Carol Stream is ranked #1336 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Carol Stream is more White than neighboring Glendale Heights (31.9% White), and Hanover Park (31.7% White). Carol Stream is less White than neighboring Winfield (81.4% White), Bloomingdale (65.9% White), and Wheaton (77.5% White).

Carol Stream's Black Population

2,685 residents of Carol Stream identify as Black, or 6.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Carol Stream slightly less than the Black share of the population of Illinois (13.9% Black). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Carol Stream is ranked #186 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Carol Stream is more Black than neighboring Winfield (1.5% Black), Bloomingdale (3.5% Black), and Wheaton (4.2% Black). Carol Stream is less Black than neighboring Glendale Heights (7% Black), and Hanover Park (6.8% Black).

Carol Stream's Asian Population

7,427 residents of Carol Stream identify as Asian, or 18.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Carol Stream larger than the Asian share of the population of Illinois (5.8% Asian). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Carol Stream is ranked #15 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Carol Stream is more Asian than neighboring Winfield (5.2% Asian), Bloomingdale (15.2% Asian), Hanover Park (16.9% Asian), and Wheaton (7.5% Asian). Carol Stream is less Asian than neighboring Glendale Heights (25.1% Asian).

Carol Stream's Hispanic Population

6,852 residents of Carol Stream identify as Hispanic, or 17.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Carol Stream roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Illinois (18.2% Hispanic). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Carol Stream is ranked #137 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Carol Stream is more Hispanic than neighboring Winfield (7.9% Hispanic), Bloomingdale (12.3% Hispanic), and Wheaton (6.5% Hispanic). Carol Stream is less Hispanic than neighboring Glendale Heights (32.8% Hispanic), and Hanover Park (41.5% Hispanic).

Carol Stream's Native American/Other Population

199 residents of Carol Stream identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Carol Stream 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, Carol Stream is ranked #443 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Carol Stream is more Native American/Other than neighboring Winfield (0.2% Native American/Other). Carol Stream is less Native American/Other than neighboring Glendale Heights (0.6% Native American/Other), and Hanover Park (0.6% Native American/Other).

Carol Stream's Multiracial Population

1,144 residents of Carol Stream identify as Multiracial, or 2.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Carol Stream roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Illinois (3.2% Multiracial). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Carol Stream is ranked #952 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Carol Stream is more Multiracial than neighboring Bloomingdale (2.7% Multiracial), Glendale Heights (2.5% Multiracial), and Hanover Park (2.5% Multiracial). Carol Stream is less Multiracial than neighboring Winfield (3.9% Multiracial), and Wheaton (3.9% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.