Berwyn, IL Demographics

A map of Berwyn's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	34,902	36,726	62.8%	64.2%
White	13,860	13,372	24.9%	23.4%
Black	4,105	4,622	7.4%	8.1%
Asian	2,105	1,365	3.8%	2.4%
Multiracial	616	888	1.1%	1.6%
Native American/Other	7	277	0.0%	0.5%

Berwyn, Illinois has an estimated population of 55,595, a slight decrease from the 57,250 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 62.8% Hispanic, 24.9% White, 7.4% Black, 3.8% Asian, 1.1% Multiracial, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Berwyn, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Berwyn has become 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 Berwyn, that probability was 52.7% in 2020 and 53.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Berwyn is ranked the 23rd 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). Berwyn was ranked the 23rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Berwyn's White Population

13,860 residents of Berwyn, or 24.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Berwyn is significantly lower than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Berwyn ranks 1415th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Berwyn's White population has grown by an estimated 3.6%. White residents' share of Berwyn's population has increased from 23.4% to 24.9%.

Berwyn is more White than neighboring Stickney (22.1% White), and Cicero (7.5% White). Berwyn is less White than neighboring Riverside (70.3% White), Forest Park (51% White), and North Riverside (56.6% White).

Berwyn's Black Population

4,105 residents of Berwyn, or 7.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Berwyn is lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Berwyn ranks 161st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Berwyn's Black population has declined by an estimated 11.2%. Black residents' share of Berwyn's population has decreased from 8.1% to 7.4%.

Berwyn is more Black than neighboring Riverside (0.7% Black), Stickney (0.7% Black), and Cicero (4% Black). Berwyn is less Black than neighboring Forest Park (24% Black), and North Riverside (8.5% Black).

Berwyn's Asian Population

2,105 residents of Berwyn, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Berwyn is slightly lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Berwyn ranks 206th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Berwyn's Asian population has grown by an estimated 54.2%. Asian residents' share of Berwyn's population has increased from 2.4% to 3.8%.

Berwyn is more Asian than neighboring Riverside (1.4% Asian), Stickney (1% Asian), Cicero (0.4% Asian), and North Riverside (1.7% Asian). Berwyn is less Asian than neighboring Forest Park (8.8% Asian).

Berwyn's Hispanic Population

34,902 residents of Berwyn, or 62.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Berwyn is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Berwyn ranks 9th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Berwyn's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 5.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Berwyn's population has decreased from 64.2% to 62.8%.

Berwyn is more Hispanic than neighboring Riverside (24.5% Hispanic), Forest Park (12.4% Hispanic), and North Riverside (31.5% Hispanic). Berwyn is less Hispanic than neighboring Stickney (75.3% Hispanic), and Cicero (87.5% Hispanic).

Berwyn's Native American/Other Population

7 residents of Berwyn, 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 Berwyn is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Berwyn ranks 548th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Berwyn's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 97.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Berwyn's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Berwyn is less Native American/Other than neighboring Riverside (0.1% Native American/Other), Stickney (0.3% Native American/Other), Cicero (0.3% Native American/Other), Forest Park (1% Native American/Other), and North Riverside (0.2% Native American/Other).

Berwyn's Multiracial Population

616 residents of Berwyn, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Berwyn is slightly lower than in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Berwyn ranks 1339th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Berwyn's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 30.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Berwyn's population has decreased from 1.6% to 1.1%.

Berwyn is more Multiracial than neighboring Stickney (0.6% Multiracial), and Cicero (0.4% Multiracial). Berwyn is less Multiracial than neighboring Riverside (3.1% Multiracial), Forest Park (2.8% Multiracial), and North Riverside (1.4% 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.