Apple River, IL Demographics

A map of Apple River's Population by Race

Apple River, Illinois has an estimated population of 290, a large decrease from the 347 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.6% White, 7.9% Hispanic, 1.7% Native American/Other, 1.7% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Apple River, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Apple River has become considerably more 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 Apple River, that probability was 13.1% in 2020 and 20.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Apple River is ranked the 1093rd 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). Apple River was ranked the 1033rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Apple River's White Population

257 residents of Apple River, or 88.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Apple River is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Apple River ranks 463rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Apple River's White population has declined by an estimated 20.4%. White residents' share of Apple River's population has decreased from 93.1% to 88.6%.

Apple River is more White than neighboring Gratiot (83.3% White). Apple River is less White than neighboring Apple Canyon Lake (93.4% White), Warren (90.3% White), Nora (95% White), and Shullsburg (90.6% White).

Apple River's Black Population

0 residents of Apple River, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Apple River is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Apple River ranks 526th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Apple River's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Apple River's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.0%.

Apple River is less Black than neighboring Warren (0.1% Black).

Apple River's Asian Population

0 residents of Apple River, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Apple River is lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Apple River ranks 1029th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Apple River's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Apple River's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Apple River is less Asian than neighboring Warren (0.1% Asian).

Apple River's Hispanic Population

23 residents of Apple River, or 7.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Apple River is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Apple River ranks 1207th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Apple River's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 475.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Apple River's population has increased from 1.2% to 7.9%.

Apple River is more Hispanic than neighboring Apple Canyon Lake (4.5% Hispanic), Warren (5.5% Hispanic), and Nora (0% Hispanic). Apple River is less Hispanic than neighboring Gratiot (14.4% Hispanic), and Shullsburg (9% Hispanic).

Apple River's Native American/Other Population

5 residents of Apple River, or 1.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Apple River is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Apple River ranks 898th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Apple River's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 400.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Apple River's population has increased from 0.3% to 1.7%.

Apple River is more Native American/Other than neighboring Apple Canyon Lake (0% Native American/Other), Warren (0% Native American/Other), Gratiot (1.3% Native American/Other), Nora (0% Native American/Other), and Shullsburg (0.4% Native American/Other).

Apple River's Multiracial Population

5 residents of Apple River, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Apple River is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Apple River ranks 418th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Apple River's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 66.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Apple River's population has decreased from 4.3% to 1.7%.

Apple River is more Multiracial than neighboring Gratiot (1% Multiracial), and Shullsburg (0% Multiracial). Apple River is less Multiracial than neighboring Apple Canyon Lake (2.2% Multiracial), Warren (4% Multiracial), and Nora (5% 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.