South Elgin, IL Demographics
A map of South Elgin's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 14,935 | 62.6% |
Hispanic | 4,962 | 20.8% |
Asian | 2,117 | 8.9% |
Multiracial | 926 | 3.9% |
Black | 821 | 3.4% |
Native American/Other | 104 | 0.4% |
South Elgin, Illinois had a population of 23,865 in 2020. It was 62.6% White, 3.4% Black, 8.9% Asian, 20.8% Hispanic, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 3.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of South Elgin, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, South Elgin is the 100th 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).
South Elgin's White Population
14,935 residents of South Elgin identify as White, or 62.6%. This makes the White share of the population of South Elgin roughly similar to the White share of the population of Illinois (58.3% White). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, South Elgin is ranked #1292 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
South Elgin is more White than neighboring Elgin (36.8% White). South Elgin is less White than neighboring Wayne (81.4% White), St. Charles (78.9% White), Sleepy Hollow (81% White), and Bartlett (64.2% White).
South Elgin's Black Population
821 residents of South Elgin identify as Black, or 3.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of South Elgin slightly less than the Black share of the population of Illinois (13.9% Black). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, South Elgin is ranked #264 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
South Elgin is more Black than neighboring Wayne (0.7% Black), St. Charles (1.7% Black), Sleepy Hollow (1.6% Black), and Bartlett (2.4% Black). South Elgin is less Black than neighboring Elgin (6.3% Black).
South Elgin's Asian Population
2,117 residents of South Elgin identify as Asian, or 8.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of South Elgin roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Illinois (5.8% Asian). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, South Elgin is ranked #68 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
South Elgin is more Asian than neighboring Elgin (6.3% Asian), Wayne (7.3% Asian), St. Charles (4.4% Asian), and Sleepy Hollow (2.2% Asian). South Elgin is less Asian than neighboring Bartlett (17.9% Asian).
South Elgin's Hispanic Population
4,962 residents of South Elgin identify as Hispanic, or 20.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of South Elgin roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Illinois (18.2% Hispanic). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, South Elgin is ranked #104 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
South Elgin is more Hispanic than neighboring Wayne (8% Hispanic), St. Charles (11.3% Hispanic), Sleepy Hollow (12.1% Hispanic), and Bartlett (12% Hispanic). South Elgin is less Hispanic than neighboring Elgin (47.4% Hispanic).
South Elgin's Native American/Other Population
104 residents of South Elgin 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 South Elgin 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, South Elgin is ranked #616 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
South Elgin is more Native American/Other than neighboring Sleepy Hollow (0.3% Native American/Other), and Bartlett (0.3% Native American/Other). South Elgin is less Native American/Other than neighboring Elgin (0.5% Native American/Other), and Wayne (0.6% Native American/Other).
South Elgin's Multiracial Population
926 residents of South Elgin identify as Multiracial, or 3.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of South Elgin roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Illinois (3.2% Multiracial). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, South Elgin is ranked #552 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
South Elgin is more Multiracial than neighboring Elgin (2.6% Multiracial), Wayne (2.1% Multiracial), St. Charles (3.4% Multiracial), Sleepy Hollow (2.8% Multiracial), and Bartlett (3.2% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.