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Romeoville, IL Demographics

A map of Romeoville's Population by Race

Race
PopulationPercent
White
16,65441.8%
Hispanic
13,80834.6%
Black
5,36213.5%
Asian
2,7186.8%
Multiracial
1,1662.9%
Native American/Other
1550.4%

Romeoville, Illinois had a population of 39,863 in 2020. It was 41.8% White, 13.5% Black, 6.8% Asian, 34.6% Hispanic, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 2.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Romeoville, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Romeoville is the 41st 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).

Romeoville's White Population

16,654 residents of Romeoville identify as White, or 41.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Romeoville less than the White share of the population of Illinois (58.3% White). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Romeoville is ranked #1378 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Romeoville is more White than neighboring Bolingbrook (36.2% White). Romeoville is less White than neighboring Crest Hill (48.4% White), Bonnie Brae (74.6% White), Sunnyland (59.1% White), and Lockport Heights (85.7% White).

Romeoville's Black Population

5,362 residents of Romeoville identify as Black, or 13.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Romeoville roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Illinois (13.9% Black). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Romeoville is ranked #116 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Romeoville is more Black than neighboring Bonnie Brae (1% Black), Sunnyland (2.2% Black), and Lockport Heights (0.3% Black). Romeoville is less Black than neighboring Bolingbrook (19.1% Black), and Crest Hill (21.8% Black).

Romeoville's Asian Population

2,718 residents of Romeoville identify as Asian, or 6.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Romeoville roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Illinois (5.8% Asian). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Romeoville is ranked #86 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Romeoville is more Asian than neighboring Crest Hill (2.5% Asian), Bonnie Brae (1% Asian), Sunnyland (2.3% Asian), and Lockport Heights (0.3% Asian). Romeoville is less Asian than neighboring Bolingbrook (13.7% Asian).

Romeoville's Hispanic Population

13,808 residents of Romeoville identify as Hispanic, or 34.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Romeoville larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Illinois (18.2% Hispanic). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Romeoville is ranked #58 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Romeoville is more Hispanic than neighboring Bolingbrook (26.8% Hispanic), Crest Hill (23.8% Hispanic), Bonnie Brae (16.2% Hispanic), Sunnyland (28.7% Hispanic), and Lockport Heights (6.5% Hispanic).

Romeoville's Native American/Other Population

155 residents of Romeoville identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Romeoville 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, Romeoville is ranked #616 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Romeoville is more Native American/Other than neighboring Crest Hill (0.3% Native American/Other). Romeoville is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bolingbrook (0.5% Native American/Other), Bonnie Brae (0.8% Native American/Other), Sunnyland (1.1% Native American/Other), and Lockport Heights (1.5% Native American/Other).

Romeoville's Multiracial Population

1,166 residents of Romeoville identify as Multiracial, or 2.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Romeoville roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Illinois (3.2% Multiracial). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Romeoville is ranked #952 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Romeoville is less Multiracial than neighboring Bolingbrook (3.6% Multiracial), Crest Hill (3.1% Multiracial), Bonnie Brae (6.4% Multiracial), Sunnyland (6.6% Multiracial), and Lockport Heights (5.7% Multiracial).

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