Camargo, IL Demographics
A map of Camargo's Population by Race
Camargo, Illinois has an estimated population of 456, a less than 1% change from the 452 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 95.6% White, 2.6% Hispanic, 1.1% Multiracial, 0.4% Black, 0.2% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Camargo, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Camargo 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 Camargo, that probability was 11.8% in 2020 and 8.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Camargo is ranked the 965th 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). Camargo was ranked the 955th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Camargo's White Population
436 residents of Camargo, or 95.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Camargo is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Camargo ranks 357th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Camargo's White population has grown by an estimated 2.8%. White residents' share of Camargo's population has increased from 93.8% to 95.6%.
Camargo is more White than neighboring Villa Grove (95.4% White), Tuscola (92.4% White), and Hindsboro (85.6% White). Camargo is less White than neighboring Longview (98.7% White), and Pesotum (96.4% White).
Camargo's Black Population
2 residents of Camargo, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Camargo is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Camargo ranks 1104th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Camargo's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 2. Black residents' share of Camargo's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.
Camargo is more Black than neighboring Villa Grove (0% Black), Hindsboro (0% Black), Longview (0% Black), and Pesotum (0% Black). Camargo is less Black than neighboring Tuscola (4% Black).
Camargo's Asian Population
0 residents of Camargo, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Camargo is lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Camargo ranks 1029th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Camargo's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Camargo's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
Camargo is less Asian than neighboring Villa Grove (0.6% Asian), and Tuscola (0.7% Asian).
Camargo's Hispanic Population
12 residents of Camargo, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Camargo is significantly lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Camargo ranks 1031st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Camargo's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 50.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Camargo's population has increased from 1.8% to 2.6%.
Camargo is more Hispanic than neighboring Villa Grove (2.4% Hispanic), Tuscola (0.1% Hispanic), Longview (0% Hispanic), and Pesotum (2.3% Hispanic). Camargo is less Hispanic than neighboring Hindsboro (10.3% Hispanic).
Camargo's Native American/Other Population
1 residents of Camargo, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Camargo is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Camargo ranks 300th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Camargo's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 66.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Camargo's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.
Camargo is more Native American/Other than neighboring Villa Grove (0% Native American/Other), Tuscola (0% Native American/Other), and Longview (0% Native American/Other). Camargo is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hindsboro (1.4% Native American/Other).
Camargo's Multiracial Population
5 residents of Camargo, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Camargo is slightly lower than in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Camargo ranks 615th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Camargo's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 70.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Camargo's population has decreased from 3.8% to 1.1%.
Camargo is less Multiracial than neighboring Villa Grove (1.7% Multiracial), Tuscola (2.7% Multiracial), Hindsboro (2.7% Multiracial), and Longview (1.3% 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.