Burton, IL Demographics

A map of Burton's Population by Race

Burton, Illinois has an estimated population of 149, a dramatic increase from the 103 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Burton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Burton has become 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 Burton, that probability was 3.8% in 2020 and 0.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Burton is ranked the 1271st 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). Burton was ranked the 1347th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Burton's White Population

149 residents of Burton, or 100.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Burton is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Burton ranks 26th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burton's White population has grown by an estimated 47.5%. White residents' share of Burton's population has increased from 98.1% to 100.0%.

Burton is more White than neighboring Payson (93.3% White), Fowler (78.1% White), and Bloomfield (0% White).

Burton's Black Population

0 residents of Burton, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Burton is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Burton ranks 1104th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

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

Burton's Asian Population

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

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

Burton is less Asian than neighboring Payson (2.5% Asian).

Burton's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Burton, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Burton is significantly lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Burton ranks 1387th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

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

Burton is less Hispanic than neighboring Payson (1.5% Hispanic).

Burton's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Burton, 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 Burton is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Burton ranks 138th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burton's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Burton's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.0%.

Burton's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Burton, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Burton is slightly lower than in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Burton ranks 1417th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burton's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Burton's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.0%.

Burton is less Multiracial than neighboring Payson (2.6% Multiracial), and Fowler (21.9% 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.