Albers, IL Demographics
A map of Albers's Population by Race
Albers, Illinois has an estimated population of 1,280, a large increase from the 1,121 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 95.3% White, 2.1% Multiracial, 1.6% Hispanic, 0.9% Asian, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Albers, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Albers has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Illinois overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Albers, that probability was 15.1% in 2020 and 9.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Albers is ranked the 628th most populous place in Illinois, out of 1,461 places. 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). Albers was ranked the 660th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Albers's White Population
1,220 residents of Albers, or 95.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Albers is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Albers ranks 609th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Albers's White population has grown by an estimated 18.3%. White residents' share of Albers's population has increased from 92.0% to 95.3%.
Albers is more White than neighboring Damiansville (88.2% White), Aviston (85.5% White), and New Baden (82.5% White). Albers is less White than neighboring Germantown (98.1% White), and Trenton (95.9% White).
Albers's Black Population
0 residents of Albers, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Albers is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Albers ranks 1094th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Albers's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Albers's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
Albers is less Black than neighboring Damiansville (2.6% Black), Aviston (0.3% Black), Germantown (0.3% Black), and New Baden (3.6% Black).
Albers's Asian Population
12 residents of Albers, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Albers is slightly lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Albers ranks 851st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Albers's Asian population has grown by an estimated 300.0%. Asian residents' share of Albers's population has increased from 0.3% to 0.9%.
Albers is more Asian than neighboring Damiansville (0.2% Asian), Aviston (0.1% Asian), Germantown (0% Asian), New Baden (0.5% Asian), and Trenton (0.8% Asian).
Albers's Hispanic Population
21 residents of Albers, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Albers is significantly lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Albers ranks 509th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Albers's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 61.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Albers's population has decreased from 4.9% to 1.6%.
Albers is more Hispanic than neighboring Germantown (0.5% Hispanic), and Trenton (1% Hispanic). Albers is less Hispanic than neighboring Damiansville (6.8% Hispanic), Aviston (12.5% Hispanic), and New Baden (12.7% Hispanic).
Albers's Native American/Other Population
0 residents of Albers, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Albers is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Albers ranks 1139th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Albers's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Native American/Other residents' share of Albers's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
Albers is less Native American/Other than neighboring Damiansville (0.4% Native American/Other).
Albers's Multiracial Population
27 residents of Albers, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Albers is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Albers ranks 1017th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Albers's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 12.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Albers's population has decreased from 2.8% to 2.1%.
Albers is more Multiracial than neighboring Damiansville (1.8% Multiracial), Aviston (1.7% Multiracial), Germantown (1% Multiracial), and New Baden (0.6% Multiracial). Albers is less Multiracial than neighboring Trenton (2.3% Multiracial).
Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.