Como, IL Demographics

A map of Como's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	324	454	60.6%	86.0%
Hispanic	96	50	17.9%	9.5%
Multiracial	82	14	15.3%	2.7%
Black	33	4	6.2%	0.8%
Asian	0	5	0.0%	0.9%
Native American/Other	0	1	0.0%	0.2%

Como, Illinois has an estimated population of 535, a slight increase from the 528 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 60.6% White, 17.9% Hispanic, 15.3% Multiracial, 6.2% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Como, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Como has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Como, that probability was 25.1% in 2020 and 57.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Como is ranked the 907th 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). Como was ranked the 897th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Como's White Population

324 residents of Como, or 60.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Como is slightly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Como ranks 978th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Como's White population has declined by an estimated 28.6%. White residents' share of Como's population has decreased from 86.0% to 60.6%.

Como is less White than neighboring Galt (64.3% White), Rock Falls (74.4% White), Sterling (65.2% White), Tampico (93.3% White), and Coleta (79.9% White).

Como's Black Population

33 residents of Como, or 6.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Como is lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Como ranks 689th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Como's Black population has grown by an estimated 725.0%. Black residents' share of Como's population has increased from 0.8% to 6.2%.

Como is more Black than neighboring Galt (0% Black), Rock Falls (0.4% Black), Sterling (2.2% Black), Tampico (0% Black), and Coleta (0% Black).

Como's Asian Population

0 residents of Como, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Como is lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Como ranks 402nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Como's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Como's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.0%.

Como is less Asian than neighboring Rock Falls (0.1% Asian), and Sterling (1.2% Asian).

Como's Hispanic Population

96 residents of Como, or 17.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Como is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Como ranks 270th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Como's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 92.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Como's population has increased from 9.5% to 17.9%.

Como is more Hispanic than neighboring Tampico (4.1% Hispanic). Como is less Hispanic than neighboring Galt (35.7% Hispanic), Rock Falls (21.7% Hispanic), Sterling (26.8% Hispanic), and Coleta (20.1% Hispanic).

Como's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Como, 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 Como is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Como ranks 1037th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

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

Como is less Native American/Other than neighboring Rock Falls (0.7% Native American/Other), and Sterling (0.7% Native American/Other).

Como's Multiracial Population

82 residents of Como, or 15.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Como is considerably higher than in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Como ranks 1060th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Como's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 485.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Como's population has increased from 2.7% to 15.3%.

Como is more Multiracial than neighboring Galt (0% Multiracial), Rock Falls (2.7% Multiracial), Sterling (4% Multiracial), Tampico (2.7% Multiracial), and Coleta (0% 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.