Albion, IL Demographics

A map of Albion's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,901	1,846	95.0%	93.7%
Hispanic	61	30	3.0%	1.5%
Multiracial	20	57	1.0%	2.9%
Asian	15	20	0.7%	1.0%
Black	4	9	0.2%	0.5%
Native American/Other	0	9	0.0%	0.5%

Albion, Illinois has an estimated population of 2,001, a slight increase from the 1,971 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 95.0% White, 3.0% Hispanic, 1.0% Multiracial, 0.7% Asian, 0.2% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Albion, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Albion has become 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 Albion, that probability was 12.2% in 2020 and 9.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Albion is ranked the 503rd 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). Albion was ranked the 504th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Albion's White Population

1,901 residents of Albion, or 95.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Albion is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Albion ranks 375th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Albion's White population has grown by an estimated 3.0%. White residents' share of Albion's population has increased from 93.7% to 95.0%.

Albion is more White than neighboring Browns (89% White), Bone Gap (82.7% White), Bellmont (94.9% White), and Golden Gate (90.8% White). Albion is less White than neighboring Grayville (95.2% White).

Albion's Black Population

4 residents of Albion, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Albion is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Albion ranks 875th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Albion's Black population has declined by an estimated 55.6%. Black residents' share of Albion's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Albion is more Black than neighboring Browns (0% Black), Bone Gap (0% Black), Bellmont (0% Black), and Golden Gate (0% Black). Albion is less Black than neighboring Grayville (1.1% Black).

Albion's Asian Population

15 residents of Albion, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Albion is lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Albion ranks 373rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Albion's Asian population has declined by an estimated 25.0%. Asian residents' share of Albion's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Albion is more Asian than neighboring Browns (0% Asian), Bone Gap (0% Asian), and Bellmont (0% Asian). Albion is less Asian than neighboring Grayville (0.9% Asian), and Golden Gate (9.2% Asian).

Albion's Hispanic Population

61 residents of Albion, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Albion is significantly lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Albion ranks 1110th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Albion's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 103.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Albion's population has increased from 1.5% to 3.0%.

Albion is more Hispanic than neighboring Browns (2.5% Hispanic), Bone Gap (0% Hispanic), Grayville (1% Hispanic), Bellmont (0% Hispanic), and Golden Gate (0% Hispanic).

Albion's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Albion, 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 Albion is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Albion ranks 602nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Albion's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Albion's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Albion is less Native American/Other than neighboring Grayville (0.1% Native American/Other).

Albion's Multiracial Population

20 residents of Albion, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Albion is slightly lower than in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Albion ranks 978th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Albion's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 64.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Albion's population has decreased from 2.9% to 1.0%.

Albion is more Multiracial than neighboring Golden Gate (0% Multiracial). Albion is less Multiracial than neighboring Browns (8.6% Multiracial), Bone Gap (17.3% Multiracial), Grayville (1.8% Multiracial), and Bellmont (5.1% 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.