Christopher, IL Demographics

A map of Christopher's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,395	2,546	93.2%	94.4%
Hispanic	88	25	3.4%	0.9%
Multiracial	87	102	3.4%	3.8%
Black	0	11	0.0%	0.4%
Asian	0	1	0.0%	0.0%
Native American/Other	0	12	0.0%	0.4%

Christopher, Illinois has an estimated population of 2,570, a decrease from the 2,697 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 93.2% White, 3.4% Hispanic, 3.4% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Christopher, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Christopher 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 Christopher, that probability was 10.7% in 2020 and 12.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Christopher is ranked the 454th 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). Christopher was ranked the 449th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Christopher's White Population

2,395 residents of Christopher, or 93.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Christopher is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Christopher ranks 265th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Christopher's White population has declined by an estimated 5.9%. White residents' share of Christopher's population has decreased from 94.4% to 93.2%.

Christopher is less White than neighboring North City (93.3% White), Buckner (94.9% White), Valier (95% White), Mulkeytown (100% White), and Zeigler (95.6% White).

Christopher's Black Population

0 residents of Christopher, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Christopher is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Christopher ranks 907th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

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

Christopher is less Black than neighboring Valier (0.4% Black), and Zeigler (0.2% Black).

Christopher's Asian Population

0 residents of Christopher, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Christopher is lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Christopher ranks 1028th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

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

Christopher is less Asian than neighboring North City (1% Asian).

Christopher's Hispanic Population

88 residents of Christopher, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Christopher is significantly lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Christopher ranks 1265th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Christopher's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 252.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Christopher's population has increased from 0.9% to 3.4%.

Christopher is more Hispanic than neighboring North City (0.1% Hispanic), Buckner (1.8% Hispanic), Valier (0% Hispanic), Mulkeytown (0% Hispanic), and Zeigler (1.9% Hispanic).

Christopher's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Christopher, 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 Christopher is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Christopher ranks 624th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Christopher's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Christopher's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Christopher is less Native American/Other than neighboring North City (0.3% Native American/Other), and Zeigler (0.3% Native American/Other).

Christopher's Multiracial Population

87 residents of Christopher, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Christopher is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Christopher ranks 609th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Christopher's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 14.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Christopher's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.4%.

Christopher is more Multiracial than neighboring Buckner (3.3% Multiracial), Mulkeytown (0% Multiracial), and Zeigler (2% Multiracial). Christopher is less Multiracial than neighboring North City (5.3% Multiracial), and Valier (4.6% 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.