Bourbonnais, IL Demographics

A map of Bourbonnais's Population by Race

Bourbonnais, Illinois has an estimated population of 18,078, a less than 1% change from the 18,164 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 73.5% White, 9.3% Black, 7.5% Hispanic, 5.6% Multiracial, 3.7% Asian, and 0.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Bourbonnais, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Bourbonnais 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 Bourbonnais, that probability was 39.0% in 2020 and 44.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Bourbonnais is ranked the 141st 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). Bourbonnais was ranked the 142nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Bourbonnais's White Population

13,289 residents of Bourbonnais, or 73.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Bourbonnais is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Bourbonnais ranks 1154th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bourbonnais's White population has declined by an estimated 5.1%. White residents' share of Bourbonnais's population has decreased from 77.1% to 73.5%.

Bourbonnais is more White than neighboring Kankakee (31.3% White). Bourbonnais is less White than neighboring Bradley (76.9% White), Manteno (88.9% White), Limestone (94.6% White), and Aroma Park (74.8% White).

Bourbonnais's Black Population

1,679 residents of Bourbonnais, or 9.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Bourbonnais is slightly lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Bourbonnais ranks 140th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bourbonnais's Black population has declined by an estimated 2.2%. Black residents' share of Bourbonnais's population has remained roughly unchanged at 9.3%.

Bourbonnais is more Black than neighboring Bradley (6.9% Black), Manteno (3.4% Black), Limestone (0% Black), and Aroma Park (0.6% Black). Bourbonnais is less Black than neighboring Kankakee (39.8% Black).

Bourbonnais's Asian Population

676 residents of Bourbonnais, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Bourbonnais is slightly lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Bourbonnais ranks 213th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bourbonnais's Asian population has grown by an estimated 60.6%. Asian residents' share of Bourbonnais's population has increased from 2.3% to 3.7%.

Bourbonnais is more Asian than neighboring Bradley (0.3% Asian), Manteno (0.1% Asian), Kankakee (0.9% Asian), Limestone (0% Asian), and Aroma Park (0% Asian).

Bourbonnais's Hispanic Population

1,363 residents of Bourbonnais, or 7.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Bourbonnais is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Bourbonnais ranks 402nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bourbonnais's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 13.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Bourbonnais's population has increased from 6.6% to 7.5%.

Bourbonnais is more Hispanic than neighboring Manteno (4.8% Hispanic), and Limestone (4.7% Hispanic). Bourbonnais is less Hispanic than neighboring Bradley (11.5% Hispanic), Kankakee (24.5% Hispanic), and Aroma Park (17.6% Hispanic).

Bourbonnais's Native American/Other Population

65 residents of Bourbonnais, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Bourbonnais is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Bourbonnais ranks 585th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bourbonnais's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 23.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Bourbonnais's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Bourbonnais is more Native American/Other than neighboring Manteno (0.3% Native American/Other), Kankakee (0.1% Native American/Other), Limestone (0% Native American/Other), and Aroma Park (0% Native American/Other).

Bourbonnais's Multiracial Population

1,006 residents of Bourbonnais, or 5.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Bourbonnais is slightly higher than in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Bourbonnais ranks 507th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bourbonnais's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 36.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Bourbonnais's population has increased from 4.1% to 5.6%.

Bourbonnais is more Multiracial than neighboring Bradley (3.9% Multiracial), Manteno (2.5% Multiracial), Kankakee (3.4% Multiracial), and Limestone (0.7% Multiracial). Bourbonnais is less Multiracial than neighboring Aroma Park (7% 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.