Sycamore, IL Demographics
A map of Sycamore's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 15,002 | 80.8% |
Hispanic | 1,729 | 9.3% |
Multiracial | 777 | 4.2% |
Black | 573 | 3.1% |
Asian | 413 | 2.2% |
Native American/Other | 83 | 0.4% |
Sycamore, Illinois had a population of 18,577 in 2020. It was 80.8% White, 3.1% Black, 2.2% Asian, 9.3% Hispanic, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 4.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Sycamore, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Sycamore is the 136th 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).
Sycamore's White Population
15,002 residents of Sycamore identify as White, or 80.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Sycamore considerably larger than the White share of the population of Illinois (58.3% White). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Sycamore is ranked #1097 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Sycamore is more White than neighboring Cortland (68.5% White), DeKalb (55.1% White), and Genoa (75.4% White). Sycamore is less White than neighboring Maple Park (87.9% White), and Kingston (83.4% White).
Sycamore's Black Population
573 residents of Sycamore identify as Black, or 3.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Sycamore slightly less than the Black share of the population of Illinois (13.9% Black). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Sycamore is ranked #285 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Sycamore is more Black than neighboring Genoa (0.9% Black), Maple Park (0.1% Black), and Kingston (0.7% Black). Sycamore is less Black than neighboring Cortland (7.9% Black), and DeKalb (18.1% Black).
Sycamore's Asian Population
413 residents of Sycamore identify as Asian, or 2.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Sycamore roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Illinois (5.8% Asian). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Sycamore is ranked #220 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Sycamore is more Asian than neighboring Cortland (1.4% Asian), Genoa (0.7% Asian), Maple Park (0.7% Asian), and Kingston (0.2% Asian). Sycamore is less Asian than neighboring DeKalb (3.9% Asian).
Sycamore's Hispanic Population
1,729 residents of Sycamore identify as Hispanic, or 9.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Sycamore slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Illinois (18.2% Hispanic). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Sycamore is ranked #273 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Sycamore is more Hispanic than neighboring Maple Park (8% Hispanic). Sycamore is less Hispanic than neighboring Cortland (17% Hispanic), DeKalb (17.8% Hispanic), Genoa (18.9% Hispanic), and Kingston (10.9% Hispanic).
Sycamore's Native American/Other Population
83 residents of Sycamore 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 Sycamore 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, Sycamore is ranked #616 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Sycamore is more Native American/Other than neighboring Genoa (0.2% Native American/Other). Sycamore is less Native American/Other than neighboring Cortland (0.5% Native American/Other), and DeKalb (0.5% Native American/Other).
Sycamore's Multiracial Population
777 residents of Sycamore identify as Multiracial, or 4.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Sycamore roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Illinois (3.2% Multiracial). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Sycamore is ranked #441 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Sycamore is more Multiracial than neighboring Genoa (3.9% Multiracial), and Maple Park (2.9% Multiracial). Sycamore is less Multiracial than neighboring Cortland (4.6% Multiracial), DeKalb (4.5% Multiracial), and Kingston (4.4% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.