Zion, IL Demographics

A map of Zion's Population by Race

Zion, Illinois had a population of 24,655 in 2020. It was 23.6% White, 30.4% Black, 2.2% Asian, 38.5% Hispanic, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 4.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Zion, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Zion is the 91st 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).

Zion's White Population

5,808 residents of Zion identify as White, or 23.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Zion considerably less than the White share of the population of Illinois (58.3% White). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Zion is ranked #1414 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Zion is more White than neighboring Waukegan (15.7% White). Zion is less White than neighboring Winthrop Harbor (71.9% White), Beach Park (38.3% White), Wadsworth (73.4% White), and Pleasant Prairie (81% White).

Zion's Black Population

7,484 residents of Zion identify as Black, or 30.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Zion larger than the Black share of the population of Illinois (13.9% Black). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Zion is ranked #61 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Zion is more Black than neighboring Winthrop Harbor (5.2% Black), Beach Park (11.3% Black), Wadsworth (3.9% Black), Pleasant Prairie (2.7% Black), and Waukegan (16.4% Black).

Zion's Asian Population

534 residents of Zion identify as Asian, or 2.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Zion roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Illinois (5.8% Asian). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Zion is ranked #220 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Zion is more Asian than neighboring Wadsworth (2% Asian). Zion is less Asian than neighboring Winthrop Harbor (2.3% Asian), Beach Park (5.6% Asian), Pleasant Prairie (2.3% Asian), and Waukegan (5.1% Asian).

Zion's Hispanic Population

9,482 residents of Zion identify as Hispanic, or 38.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Zion considerably larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Illinois (18.2% Hispanic). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Zion is ranked #42 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Zion is more Hispanic than neighboring Winthrop Harbor (14.5% Hispanic), Wadsworth (16.2% Hispanic), and Pleasant Prairie (9.3% Hispanic). Zion is less Hispanic than neighboring Beach Park (40.8% Hispanic), and Waukegan (59.5% Hispanic).

Zion's Native American/Other Population

247 residents of Zion identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Zion 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, Zion is ranked #114 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Zion is more Native American/Other than neighboring Beach Park (0.7% Native American/Other), Wadsworth (0.5% Native American/Other), and Pleasant Prairie (0.5% Native American/Other). Zion is less Native American/Other than neighboring Waukegan (1.1% Native American/Other).

Zion's Multiracial Population

1,100 residents of Zion identify as Multiracial, or 4.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Zion roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Illinois (3.2% Multiracial). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Zion is ranked #355 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Zion is more Multiracial than neighboring Beach Park (3.3% Multiracial), Wadsworth (4% Multiracial), Pleasant Prairie (4.3% Multiracial), and Waukegan (2.3% Multiracial). Zion is less Multiracial than neighboring Winthrop Harbor (5.1% Multiracial).

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