McLean County Demographics
A map of McLean County's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 129,440 | 75.7% |
Black | 14,699 | 8.6% |
Hispanic | 10,524 | 6.2% |
Asian | 8,108 | 4.7% |
Multiracial | 7,269 | 4.3% |
Native American/Other | 914 | 0.5% |
McLean County, Illinois had a population of 170,954 in 2020. It was 75.7% White, 8.6% Black, 4.7% Asian, 6.2% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 4.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of McLean County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
McLean County is the 13th most populous county of the 102 counties in Illinois.
McLean County's White Population
129,440 residents of McLean County identify as White, or 75.7%. This makes the White share of the population of McLean County larger than the White share of the population of Illinois (58.3% White). Of the 102 counties in Illinois, McLean County is ranked #83 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
McLean County is less White than neighboring De Witt County (92.6% White), Woodford County (93.2% White), Livingston County (88% White), Piatt County (93.6% White), and Ford County (90.6% White).
McLean County's Black Population
14,699 residents of McLean County identify as Black, or 8.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of McLean County slightly less than the Black share of the population of Illinois (13.9% Black). Of the 102 counties in Illinois, McLean County is ranked #22 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
McLean County is more Black than neighboring De Witt County (0.7% Black), Woodford County (0.7% Black), Livingston County (3% Black), Piatt County (0.5% Black), and Ford County (0.6% Black).
McLean County's Asian Population
8,108 residents of McLean County identify as Asian, or 4.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of McLean County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Illinois (5.8% Asian). Of the 102 counties in Illinois, McLean County is ranked #6 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
McLean County is more Asian than neighboring De Witt County (0.3% Asian), Woodford County (0.6% Asian), Livingston County (0.5% Asian), Piatt County (0.5% Asian), and Ford County (0.4% Asian).
McLean County's Hispanic Population
10,524 residents of McLean County identify as Hispanic, or 6.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of McLean County slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Illinois (18.2% Hispanic). Of the 102 counties in Illinois, McLean County is ranked #26 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
McLean County is more Hispanic than neighboring De Witt County (3.3% Hispanic), Woodford County (1.9% Hispanic), Livingston County (5.2% Hispanic), Piatt County (1.5% Hispanic), and Ford County (4.1% Hispanic).
McLean County's Native American/Other Population
914 residents of McLean County 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 McLean County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Illinois (0.5% Native American/Other). Of the 102 counties in Illinois, McLean County is ranked #24 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
McLean County is more Native American/Other than neighboring De Witt County (0.3% Native American/Other), Woodford County (0.4% Native American/Other), Livingston County (0.4% Native American/Other), and Piatt County (0.4% Native American/Other).
McLean County's Multiracial Population
7,269 residents of McLean County identify as Multiracial, or 4.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of McLean County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Illinois (3.2% Multiracial). Of the 102 counties in Illinois, McLean County is ranked #18 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
McLean County is more Multiracial than neighboring De Witt County (2.8% Multiracial), Woodford County (3.3% Multiracial), Livingston County (3% Multiracial), Piatt County (3.5% Multiracial), and Ford County (3.8% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.