Posen, IL Demographics

A map of Posen's Population by Race

Posen, Illinois had a population of 5,632 in 2020. It was 19.9% White, 16.3% Black, 0.6% Asian, 61.4% Hispanic, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 1.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Posen, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Posen is the 320th 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).

Posen's White Population

1,120 residents of Posen identify as White, or 19.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Posen considerably less than the White share of the population of Illinois (58.3% White). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Posen is ranked #1420 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Posen is more White than neighboring Dixmoor (10.4% White), Robbins (5.2% White), Blue Island (15.3% White), and Markham (7.1% White). Posen is less White than neighboring Midlothian (49.6% White).

Posen's Black Population

916 residents of Posen identify as Black, or 16.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Posen roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Illinois (13.9% Black). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Posen is ranked #102 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Posen is more Black than neighboring Midlothian (13.1% Black). Posen is less Black than neighboring Dixmoor (49.9% Black), Robbins (84.4% Black), Blue Island (30.2% Black), and Markham (72.2% Black).

Posen's Asian Population

31 residents of Posen identify as Asian, or 0.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Posen slightly less than the Asian share of the population of Illinois (5.8% Asian). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Posen is ranked #525 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Posen is more Asian than neighboring Robbins (0.2% Asian), and Blue Island (0.4% Asian). Posen is less Asian than neighboring Markham (0.9% Asian), and Midlothian (1.4% Asian).

Posen's Hispanic Population

3,458 residents of Posen identify as Hispanic, or 61.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Posen considerably larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Illinois (18.2% Hispanic). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Posen is ranked #11 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Posen is more Hispanic than neighboring Dixmoor (36.7% Hispanic), Robbins (7.5% Hispanic), Blue Island (52% Hispanic), Markham (17.3% Hispanic), and Midlothian (32.1% Hispanic).

Posen's Native American/Other Population

17 residents of Posen identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Posen 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, Posen is ranked #806 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Posen is less Native American/Other than neighboring Dixmoor (0.7% Native American/Other), Robbins (0.5% Native American/Other), Blue Island (0.5% Native American/Other), Markham (0.4% Native American/Other), and Midlothian (0.4% Native American/Other).

Posen's Multiracial Population

90 residents of Posen identify as Multiracial, or 1.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Posen roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Illinois (3.2% Multiracial). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Posen is ranked #1325 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Posen is less Multiracial than neighboring Robbins (2.2% Multiracial), Blue Island (1.7% Multiracial), Markham (2.2% Multiracial), and Midlothian (3.4% Multiracial).

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