Calumet City, IL Demographics

A map of Calumet City's Population by Race

Calumet City, Illinois has an estimated population of 35,100, a slight decrease from the 36,033 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 75.1% Black, 16.3% Hispanic, 5.6% White, 2.6% Multiracial, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 0.2% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Calumet City, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Calumet City 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 Calumet City, that probability was 44.3% in 2020 and 40.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Calumet City is ranked the 53rd 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). Calumet City was ranked the 51st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Calumet City's White Population

1,966 residents of Calumet City, or 5.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Calumet City is significantly lower than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Calumet City ranks 1445th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Calumet City's White population has declined by an estimated 26.5%. White residents' share of Calumet City's population has decreased from 7.4% to 5.6%.

Calumet City is more White than neighboring Dolton (5.1% White). Calumet City is less White than neighboring Burnham (9.4% White), Lansing (25.2% White), South Holland (10.2% White), and Hammond (32.5% White).

Calumet City's Black Population

26,350 residents of Calumet City, or 75.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Calumet City is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Calumet City ranks 27th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Calumet City's Black population has grown by an estimated 1.5%. Black residents' share of Calumet City's population has increased from 72.0% to 75.1%.

Calumet City is more Black than neighboring Burnham (63.6% Black), Lansing (51.4% Black), South Holland (74.9% Black), and Hammond (22.5% Black). Calumet City is less Black than neighboring Dolton (89.7% Black).

Calumet City's Asian Population

56 residents of Calumet City, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Calumet City is lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Calumet City ranks 983rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Calumet City's Asian population has grown by an estimated 12.0%. Asian residents' share of Calumet City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Calumet City is less Asian than neighboring Lansing (2.2% Asian), South Holland (1% Asian), and Hammond (1.5% Asian).

Calumet City's Hispanic Population

5,706 residents of Calumet City, or 16.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Calumet City is slightly lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Calumet City ranks 129th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Calumet City's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 11.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Calumet City's population has decreased from 18.0% to 16.3%.

Calumet City is more Hispanic than neighboring Dolton (1.9% Hispanic), and South Holland (10.4% Hispanic). Calumet City is less Hispanic than neighboring Burnham (25.8% Hispanic), Lansing (17.9% Hispanic), and Hammond (40.2% Hispanic).

Calumet City's Native American/Other Population

92 residents of Calumet City, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Calumet City is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Calumet City ranks 570th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Calumet City's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 46.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Calumet City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Calumet City is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lansing (0.2% Native American/Other). Calumet City is less Native American/Other than neighboring South Holland (1% Native American/Other), and Hammond (0.5% Native American/Other).

Calumet City's Multiracial Population

930 residents of Calumet City, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Calumet City is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Calumet City ranks 1260th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Calumet City's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 32.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Calumet City's population has increased from 1.9% to 2.6%.

Calumet City is more Multiracial than neighboring Burnham (0.7% Multiracial), and South Holland (2.5% Multiracial). Calumet City is less Multiracial than neighboring Lansing (3.2% Multiracial), Dolton (2.7% Multiracial), and Hammond (2.7% 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.