Illinois Demographics
A map of Illinois's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 7,472,751 | 58.3% |
Hispanic | 2,337,410 | 18.2% |
Black | 1,775,612 | 13.9% |
Asian | 747,280 | 5.8% |
Multiracial | 414,855 | 3.2% |
Native American/Other | 64,600 | 0.5% |
Illinois had a population of 12,812,508 in 2020. It was 58.3% White, 13.9% Black, 5.8% Asian, 18.2% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 3.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Illinois, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Illinois is the 6th most populous state in the United States.
Illinois's White Population
7,472,751 residents of Illinois identify as White, or 58.3%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Illinois is #36 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Illinois is less White than neighboring Indiana (75.5% White), Missouri (75.8% White), Wisconsin (78.6% White), Kentucky (81.3% White), and Iowa (82.7% White).
Illinois's Black Population
1,775,612 residents of Illinois identify as Black, or 13.9%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Illinois is #14 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Illinois is more Black than neighboring Indiana (9.4% Black), Missouri (11.3% Black), Wisconsin (6.2% Black), Kentucky (7.9% Black), and Iowa (4.1% Black).
Illinois's Asian Population
747,280 residents of Illinois identify as Asian, or 5.8%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Illinois is #11 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Illinois is more Asian than neighboring Indiana (2.5% Asian), Missouri (2.1% Asian), Wisconsin (3% Asian), Kentucky (1.6% Asian), and Iowa (2.4% Asian).
Illinois's Hispanic Population
2,337,410 residents of Illinois identify as Hispanic, or 18.2%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Illinois is #10 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Illinois is more Hispanic than neighboring Indiana (8.2% Hispanic), Missouri (4.9% Hispanic), Wisconsin (7.6% Hispanic), Kentucky (4.6% Hispanic), and Iowa (6.8% Hispanic).
Illinois's Native American/Other Population
64,600 residents of Illinois identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Illinois is #50 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Illinois is less Native American/Other than neighboring Indiana (0.6% Native American/Other), Missouri (0.9% Native American/Other), Wisconsin (1.2% Native American/Other), Kentucky (0.6% Native American/Other), and Iowa (0.7% Native American/Other).
Illinois's Multiracial Population
414,855 residents of Illinois identify as Multiracial, or 3.2%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Illinois is #47 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Illinois is less Multiracial than neighboring Indiana (3.9% Multiracial), Missouri (5% Multiracial), Wisconsin (3.5% Multiracial), Kentucky (3.9% Multiracial), and Iowa (3.4% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.