Capron, IL Demographics

A map of Capron's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	693	759	52.9%	54.4%
Hispanic	567	571	43.2%	40.9%
Multiracial	51	34	3.9%	2.4%
Black	0	14	0.0%	1.0%
Asian	0	3	0.0%	0.2%
Native American/Other	0	14	0.0%	1.0%

Capron, Illinois has an estimated population of 1,311, a decrease from the 1,395 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 52.9% White, 43.2% Hispanic, 3.9% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Capron, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Capron is about as racially diverse as it was in 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 Capron, that probability was 53.6% in 2020 and 53.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Capron is ranked the 621st 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). Capron was ranked the 593rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Capron's White Population

693 residents of Capron, or 52.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Capron is lower than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Capron ranks 1335th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Capron's White population has declined by an estimated 8.7%. White residents' share of Capron's population has decreased from 54.4% to 52.9%.

Capron is more White than neighboring Lawrence (39.4% White), and Harvard (39% White). Capron is less White than neighboring Chemung (90.8% White), Sharon (72% White), and Poplar Grove (80% White).

Capron's Black Population

0 residents of Capron, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Capron is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Capron ranks 578th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

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

Capron is less Black than neighboring Sharon (0.4% Black), Poplar Grove (0.8% Black), and Harvard (0.9% Black).

Capron's Asian Population

0 residents of Capron, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Capron is lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Capron ranks 897th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Capron's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Capron's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Capron is less Asian than neighboring Sharon (0.4% Asian).

Capron's Hispanic Population

567 residents of Capron, or 43.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Capron is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Capron ranks 35th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Capron's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Capron's population has increased from 40.9% to 43.2%.

Capron is more Hispanic than neighboring Chemung (0% Hispanic), Sharon (23.3% Hispanic), and Poplar Grove (15.1% Hispanic). Capron is less Hispanic than neighboring Lawrence (60.6% Hispanic), and Harvard (56.4% Hispanic).

Capron's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Capron, 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 Capron is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Capron ranks 128th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

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

Capron is less Native American/Other than neighboring Sharon (0.8% Native American/Other), Poplar Grove (0.4% Native American/Other), and Harvard (0.4% Native American/Other).

Capron's Multiracial Population

51 residents of Capron, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Capron is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Capron ranks 1136th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Capron's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 50.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Capron's population has increased from 2.4% to 3.9%.

Capron is more Multiracial than neighboring Sharon (3.2% Multiracial), Poplar Grove (3.7% Multiracial), Lawrence (0% Multiracial), and Harvard (3.2% Multiracial). Capron is less Multiracial than neighboring Chemung (9.2% 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.