Rantoul, IL Demographics

A map of Rantoul's Population by Race

Rantoul, Illinois had a population of 12,371 in 2020. It was 51.6% White, 22.0% Black, 1.2% Asian, 17.4% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 7.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Rantoul, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Rantoul is the 194th 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).

Rantoul's White Population

6,387 residents of Rantoul identify as White, or 51.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Rantoul slightly less than the White share of the population of Illinois (58.3% White). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Rantoul is ranked #1346 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Rantoul is less White than neighboring Thomasboro (89.1% White), Ludlow (74.7% White), Dewey (84.8% White), Gifford (94.1% White), and Paxton (88.2% White).

Rantoul's Black Population

2,720 residents of Rantoul identify as Black, or 22.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Rantoul slightly larger than the Black share of the population of Illinois (13.9% Black). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Rantoul is ranked #83 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Rantoul is more Black than neighboring Thomasboro (1.7% Black), Ludlow (2.6% Black), Dewey (1% Black), Gifford (0.4% Black), and Paxton (0.8% Black).

Rantoul's Asian Population

146 residents of Rantoul identify as Asian, or 1.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Rantoul roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Illinois (5.8% Asian). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Rantoul is ranked #323 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Rantoul is more Asian than neighboring Thomasboro (0.1% Asian), Dewey (0% Asian), Gifford (0.2% Asian), and Paxton (0.3% Asian). Rantoul is less Asian than neighboring Ludlow (1.3% Asian).

Rantoul's Hispanic Population

2,157 residents of Rantoul identify as Hispanic, or 17.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Rantoul roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Illinois (18.2% Hispanic). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Rantoul is ranked #133 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Rantoul is more Hispanic than neighboring Thomasboro (4.7% Hispanic), Ludlow (14.3% Hispanic), Dewey (1.9% Hispanic), Gifford (1.9% Hispanic), and Paxton (5.1% Hispanic).

Rantoul's Native American/Other Population

79 residents of Rantoul identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Rantoul 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, Rantoul is ranked #313 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Rantoul is more Native American/Other than neighboring Thomasboro (0.3% Native American/Other), Dewey (0% Native American/Other), Gifford (0.5% Native American/Other), and Paxton (0.4% Native American/Other). Rantoul is less Native American/Other than neighboring Ludlow (2.6% Native American/Other).

Rantoul's Multiracial Population

882 residents of Rantoul identify as Multiracial, or 7.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Rantoul roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Illinois (3.2% Multiracial). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Rantoul is ranked #63 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Rantoul is more Multiracial than neighboring Thomasboro (4.1% Multiracial), Ludlow (4.5% Multiracial), Gifford (2.9% Multiracial), and Paxton (5.2% Multiracial). Rantoul is less Multiracial than neighboring Dewey (12.4% Multiracial).

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