Alsip, IL Demographics

A map of Alsip's Population by Race

Alsip, Illinois has an estimated population of 18,583, a slight decrease from the 19,063 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 40.0% White, 28.6% Hispanic, 24.3% Black, 4.0% Multiracial, 2.3% Asian, and 0.9% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Alsip, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Alsip has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more 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 Alsip, that probability was 66.2% in 2020 and 69.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Alsip is ranked the 134th 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). Alsip was ranked the 131st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Alsip's White Population

7,435 residents of Alsip, or 40.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Alsip is significantly lower than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Alsip ranks 1369th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alsip's White population has declined by an estimated 16.4%. White residents' share of Alsip's population has decreased from 46.7% to 40.0%.

Alsip is more White than neighboring Robbins (5% White). Alsip is less White than neighboring Crestwood (61% White), Merrionette Park (58.9% White), Midlothian (46% White), and Oak Lawn (63.1% White).

Alsip's Black Population

4,507 residents of Alsip, or 24.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Alsip is considerably higher than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Alsip ranks 81st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alsip's Black population has grown by an estimated 6.4%. Black residents' share of Alsip's population has increased from 22.2% to 24.3%.

Alsip is more Black than neighboring Crestwood (16.3% Black), Merrionette Park (8% Black), Midlothian (9.3% Black), and Oak Lawn (8.6% Black). Alsip is less Black than neighboring Robbins (78.4% Black).

Alsip's Asian Population

419 residents of Alsip, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Alsip is slightly lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Alsip ranks 252nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alsip's Asian population has grown by an estimated 16.7%. Asian residents' share of Alsip's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.3%.

Alsip is more Asian than neighboring Crestwood (1.1% Asian), Merrionette Park (1.2% Asian), Robbins (0% Asian), and Oak Lawn (1.7% Asian). Alsip is less Asian than neighboring Midlothian (2.9% Asian).

Alsip's Hispanic Population

5,322 residents of Alsip, or 28.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Alsip is higher than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Alsip ranks 84th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alsip's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 5.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Alsip's population has increased from 26.5% to 28.6%.

Alsip is more Hispanic than neighboring Crestwood (13.4% Hispanic), Robbins (14.1% Hispanic), and Oak Lawn (24% Hispanic). Alsip is less Hispanic than neighboring Merrionette Park (30.2% Hispanic), and Midlothian (36% Hispanic).

Alsip's Native American/Other Population

163 residents of Alsip, or 0.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Alsip is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Alsip ranks 809th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alsip's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 147.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Alsip's population has increased from 0.3% to 0.9%.

Alsip is more Native American/Other than neighboring Crestwood (0% Native American/Other), Merrionette Park (0% Native American/Other), Robbins (0.6% Native American/Other), and Oak Lawn (0.5% Native American/Other). Alsip is less Native American/Other than neighboring Midlothian (1.3% Native American/Other).

Alsip's Multiracial Population

737 residents of Alsip, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Alsip is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Alsip ranks 1151st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alsip's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 63.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Alsip's population has increased from 2.4% to 4.0%.

Alsip is more Multiracial than neighboring Merrionette Park (1.8% Multiracial), Robbins (1.9% Multiracial), and Oak Lawn (2.1% Multiracial). Alsip is less Multiracial than neighboring Crestwood (8.2% Multiracial), and Midlothian (4.3% 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.