Skokie, IL Demographics

A map of Skokie's Population by Race

Skokie, Illinois had a population of 67,824 in 2020. It was 49.7% White, 7.7% Black, 27.6% Asian, 10.6% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 3.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Skokie, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Skokie is the 19th 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).

Skokie's White Population

33,697 residents of Skokie identify as White, or 49.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Skokie slightly less than the White share of the population of Illinois (58.3% White). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Skokie is ranked #1353 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Skokie is less White than neighboring Lincolnwood (57.1% White), Wilmette (77.7% White), Evanston (57% White), Morton Grove (52.8% White), and Golf (83.3% White).

Skokie's Black Population

5,256 residents of Skokie identify as Black, or 7.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Skokie slightly less than the Black share of the population of Illinois (13.9% Black). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Skokie is ranked #165 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Skokie is more Black than neighboring Lincolnwood (1.8% Black), Wilmette (0.8% Black), Morton Grove (1.9% Black), and Golf (1.4% Black). Skokie is less Black than neighboring Evanston (15.8% Black).

Skokie's Asian Population

18,726 residents of Skokie identify as Asian, or 27.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Skokie considerably larger than the Asian share of the population of Illinois (5.8% Asian). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Skokie is ranked #5 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Skokie is more Asian than neighboring Wilmette (11.7% Asian), Evanston (9.9% Asian), and Golf (5.6% Asian). Skokie is less Asian than neighboring Lincolnwood (30.9% Asian), and Morton Grove (33.8% Asian).

Skokie's Hispanic Population

7,185 residents of Skokie identify as Hispanic, or 10.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Skokie slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Illinois (18.2% Hispanic). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Skokie is ranked #242 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Skokie is more Hispanic than neighboring Lincolnwood (7.4% Hispanic), Wilmette (4.9% Hispanic), Morton Grove (8.1% Hispanic), and Golf (6.8% Hispanic). Skokie is less Hispanic than neighboring Evanston (11.2% Hispanic).

Skokie's Native American/Other Population

503 residents of Skokie identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Skokie 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, Skokie is ranked #239 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Skokie is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lincolnwood (0.4% Native American/Other), Wilmette (0.5% Native American/Other), Morton Grove (0.4% Native American/Other), and Golf (0.6% Native American/Other). Skokie is less Native American/Other than neighboring Evanston (0.8% Native American/Other).

Skokie's Multiracial Population

2,457 residents of Skokie identify as Multiracial, or 3.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Skokie roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Illinois (3.2% Multiracial). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Skokie is ranked #655 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Skokie is more Multiracial than neighboring Lincolnwood (2.4% Multiracial), Morton Grove (3.1% Multiracial), and Golf (2.3% Multiracial). Skokie is less Multiracial than neighboring Wilmette (4.4% Multiracial), and Evanston (5.3% Multiracial).

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