Channahon, IL Demographics

A map of Channahon's Population by Race

Channahon, Illinois has an estimated population of 13,927, an increase from the 13,383 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 79.7% White, 16.3% Hispanic, 1.7% Multiracial, 1.4% Black, 0.9% Asian, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Channahon, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Channahon has become 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 Channahon, that probability was 29.4% in 2020 and 33.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Channahon is ranked the 181st 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). Channahon was ranked the 183rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Channahon's White Population

11,103 residents of Channahon, or 79.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Channahon is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Channahon ranks 1049th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Channahon's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Channahon's population has decreased from 83.3% to 79.7%.

Channahon is more White than neighboring Minooka (77.9% White), and Shorewood (73.7% White). Channahon is less White than neighboring Lorenzo (100% White), Elwood (79.8% White), and Carbon Hill (82.1% White).

Channahon's Black Population

195 residents of Channahon, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Channahon is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Channahon ranks 500th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Channahon's Black population has grown by an estimated 16.1%. Black residents' share of Channahon's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.4%.

Channahon is more Black than neighboring Lorenzo (0% Black), and Carbon Hill (0% Black). Channahon is less Black than neighboring Minooka (4.2% Black), Shorewood (5% Black), and Elwood (7.1% Black).

Channahon's Asian Population

125 residents of Channahon, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Channahon is slightly lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Channahon ranks 483rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Channahon's Asian population has grown by an estimated 30.2%. Asian residents' share of Channahon's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Channahon is more Asian than neighboring Minooka (0.7% Asian), Lorenzo (0% Asian), Elwood (0% Asian), and Carbon Hill (0% Asian). Channahon is less Asian than neighboring Shorewood (2.1% Asian).

Channahon's Hispanic Population

2,266 residents of Channahon, or 16.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Channahon is slightly lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Channahon ranks 250th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Channahon's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 63.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Channahon's population has increased from 10.4% to 16.3%.

Channahon is more Hispanic than neighboring Minooka (14.9% Hispanic), Lorenzo (0% Hispanic), Shorewood (15.3% Hispanic), Elwood (12.4% Hispanic), and Carbon Hill (15.4% Hispanic).

Channahon's Native American/Other Population

8 residents of Channahon, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Channahon is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Channahon ranks 496th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Channahon's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 88.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Channahon's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Channahon is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lorenzo (0% Native American/Other). Channahon is less Native American/Other than neighboring Minooka (0.2% Native American/Other), Shorewood (1.8% Native American/Other), Elwood (0.2% Native American/Other), and Carbon Hill (0.5% Native American/Other).

Channahon's Multiracial Population

230 residents of Channahon, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Channahon is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Channahon ranks 573rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Channahon's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 55.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Channahon's population has decreased from 3.9% to 1.7%.

Channahon is more Multiracial than neighboring Lorenzo (0% Multiracial), and Elwood (0.4% Multiracial). Channahon is less Multiracial than neighboring Minooka (2.1% Multiracial), Shorewood (2.1% Multiracial), and Carbon Hill (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.