Countryside, IL Demographics
A map of Countryside's Population by Race
Countryside, Illinois has an estimated population of 6,267, a slight decrease from the 6,420 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 70.2% White, 18.8% Hispanic, 5.4% Asian, 2.5% Black, 1.6% Multiracial, and 1.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Countryside, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Countryside 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 Countryside, that probability was 46.9% in 2020 and 46.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Countryside is ranked the 300th 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). Countryside was ranked the 296th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Countryside's White Population
4,401 residents of Countryside, or 70.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Countryside is considerably higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Countryside ranks 1244th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Countryside's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Countryside's population has increased from 68.7% to 70.2%.
Countryside is more White than neighboring Hodgkins (40.3% White), and McCook (51.1% White). Countryside is less White than neighboring Indian Head Park (83.2% White), La Grange (77.8% White), and Western Springs (88.1% White).
Countryside's Black Population
159 residents of Countryside, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Countryside is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Countryside ranks 315th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Countryside's Black population has declined by an estimated 4.2%. Black residents' share of Countryside's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.5%.
Countryside is more Black than neighboring Hodgkins (0.3% Black), Indian Head Park (2.4% Black), Western Springs (0.3% Black), and McCook (0% Black). Countryside is less Black than neighboring La Grange (3.6% Black).
Countryside's Asian Population
340 residents of Countryside, or 5.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Countryside is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Countryside ranks 218th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Countryside's Asian population has grown by an estimated 134.5%. Asian residents' share of Countryside's population has increased from 2.3% to 5.4%.
Countryside is more Asian than neighboring Hodgkins (0% Asian), Indian Head Park (0.8% Asian), La Grange (2% Asian), Western Springs (2.1% Asian), and McCook (2.6% Asian).
Countryside's Hispanic Population
1,176 residents of Countryside, or 18.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Countryside is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Countryside ranks 93rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Countryside's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 23.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Countryside's population has decreased from 24.0% to 18.8%.
Countryside is more Hispanic than neighboring Indian Head Park (12.6% Hispanic), La Grange (12.9% Hispanic), and Western Springs (5.7% Hispanic). Countryside is less Hispanic than neighboring Hodgkins (54.1% Hispanic), and McCook (45.1% Hispanic).
Countryside's Native American/Other Population
88 residents of Countryside, or 1.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Countryside is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Countryside ranks 732nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Countryside's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 252.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Countryside's population has increased from 0.4% to 1.4%.
Countryside is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hodgkins (0% Native American/Other), Indian Head Park (0.5% Native American/Other), La Grange (0.1% Native American/Other), Western Springs (0.2% Native American/Other), and McCook (0% Native American/Other).
Countryside's Multiracial Population
103 residents of Countryside, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Countryside is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Countryside ranks 1239th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Countryside's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 22.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Countryside's population has decreased from 2.1% to 1.6%.
Countryside is more Multiracial than neighboring Indian Head Park (0.6% Multiracial), and McCook (1.1% Multiracial). Countryside is less Multiracial than neighboring Hodgkins (5.3% Multiracial), La Grange (3.7% Multiracial), and Western Springs (3.6% 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.