Atwood, IL Demographics

A map of Atwood's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,132	1,063	99.0%	95.3%
Multiracial	12	28	1.0%	2.5%
Black	0	4	0.0%	0.4%
Asian	0	5	0.0%	0.4%
Hispanic	0	15	0.0%	1.3%
Native American/Other	0	1	0.0%	0.1%

Atwood, Illinois has an estimated population of 1,144, a slight increase from the 1,116 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 99.0% White, 1.0% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Atwood, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Atwood 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 Atwood, that probability was 9.2% in 2020 and 2.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Atwood is ranked the 664th 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). Atwood was ranked the 663rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Atwood's White Population

1,132 residents of Atwood, or 99.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Atwood is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Atwood ranks 168th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Atwood's White population has grown by an estimated 6.5%. White residents' share of Atwood's population has increased from 95.3% to 99.0%.

Atwood is more White than neighboring Garrett (76.1% White), Arthur (84.9% White), Hammond (95.5% White), and Bement (94.6% White).

Atwood's Black Population

0 residents of Atwood, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Atwood is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Atwood ranks 943rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Atwood's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Atwood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Atwood is less Black than neighboring Arthur (0.2% Black), and Bement (1.2% Black).

Atwood's Asian Population

0 residents of Atwood, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Atwood is lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Atwood ranks 683rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Atwood's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Atwood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Atwood is less Asian than neighboring Hammond (2.1% Asian), and Bement (1.5% Asian).

Atwood's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Atwood, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Atwood is significantly lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Atwood ranks 1155th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Atwood's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Atwood's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.0%.

Atwood is less Hispanic than neighboring Garrett (22.7% Hispanic), Arthur (8% Hispanic), and Bement (1.7% Hispanic).

Atwood's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Atwood, 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 Atwood is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Atwood ranks 1130th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Atwood's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Atwood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Atwood is less Native American/Other than neighboring Garrett (1.1% Native American/Other), Arthur (2.3% Native American/Other), and Bement (0.2% Native American/Other).

Atwood's Multiracial Population

12 residents of Atwood, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Atwood is slightly lower than in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Atwood ranks 1115th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Atwood's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 57.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Atwood's population has decreased from 2.5% to 1.0%.

Atwood is more Multiracial than neighboring Garrett (0% Multiracial), and Bement (0.8% Multiracial). Atwood is less Multiracial than neighboring Arthur (4.7% Multiracial), and Hammond (2.4% 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.