Brimfield, IL Demographics

A map of Brimfield's Population by Race

Brimfield, Illinois has an estimated population of 750, a decrease from the 778 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 91.6% White, 3.5% Multiracial, 2.5% Black, 1.2% Asian, 1.2% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Brimfield, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Brimfield has become slightly 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 Brimfield, that probability was 15.3% in 2020 and 15.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Brimfield is ranked the 789th 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). Brimfield was ranked the 770th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Brimfield's White Population

687 residents of Brimfield, or 91.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Brimfield is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Brimfield ranks 613th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Brimfield's White population has declined by an estimated 3.9%. White residents' share of Brimfield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 91.6%.

Brimfield is more White than neighboring Elmwood (91.4% White), Yates City (90.4% White), Princeville (91.5% White), and Williamsfield (86.1% White). Brimfield is less White than neighboring Trivoli (100% White).

Brimfield's Black Population

19 residents of Brimfield, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Brimfield is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Brimfield ranks 924th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Brimfield's Black population has grown by an estimated 533.3%. Black residents' share of Brimfield's population has increased from 0.4% to 2.5%.

Brimfield is more Black than neighboring Elmwood (0% Black), Trivoli (0% Black), and Princeville (0.2% Black). Brimfield is less Black than neighboring Yates City (4.4% Black), and Williamsfield (8.7% Black).

Brimfield's Asian Population

9 residents of Brimfield, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Brimfield is slightly lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Brimfield ranks 535th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Brimfield's Asian population has grown by an estimated 80.0%. Asian residents' share of Brimfield's population has increased from 0.6% to 1.2%.

Brimfield is more Asian than neighboring Elmwood (0.1% Asian), Trivoli (0% Asian), Yates City (0.6% Asian), and Princeville (0% Asian). Brimfield is less Asian than neighboring Williamsfield (3.2% Asian).

Brimfield's Hispanic Population

9 residents of Brimfield, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Brimfield is significantly lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Brimfield ranks 1062nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Brimfield's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 30.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Brimfield's population has decreased from 1.7% to 1.2%.

Brimfield is more Hispanic than neighboring Trivoli (0% Hispanic), Yates City (0% Hispanic), and Princeville (0.4% Hispanic). Brimfield is less Hispanic than neighboring Elmwood (6.4% Hispanic), and Williamsfield (1.3% Hispanic).

Brimfield's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Brimfield, 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 Brimfield is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Brimfield ranks 498th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Brimfield's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Brimfield's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Brimfield is less Native American/Other than neighboring Yates City (1.2% Native American/Other), and Princeville (1.5% Native American/Other).

Brimfield's Multiracial Population

26 residents of Brimfield, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Brimfield is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Brimfield ranks 286th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Brimfield's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 31.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Brimfield's population has decreased from 4.9% to 3.5%.

Brimfield is more Multiracial than neighboring Elmwood (2% Multiracial), Trivoli (0% Multiracial), Yates City (3.4% Multiracial), and Williamsfield (0.8% Multiracial). Brimfield is less Multiracial than neighboring Princeville (6.4% 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.