Deerfield, IL Demographics

A map of Deerfield's Population by Race

Deerfield, Illinois has an estimated population of 19,518, a slight increase from the 19,196 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 86.1% White, 5.6% Asian, 5.4% Hispanic, 2.4% Multiracial, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 0.2% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Deerfield, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Deerfield has become slightly 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 Deerfield, that probability was 24.2% in 2020 and 25.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Deerfield is ranked the 125th 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). Deerfield was ranked the 129th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Deerfield's White Population

16,804 residents of Deerfield, or 86.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Deerfield is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Deerfield ranks 947th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Deerfield's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Deerfield's population has decreased from 86.7% to 86.1%.

Deerfield is more White than neighboring Bannockburn (73.8% White), Northbrook (73.8% White), Riverwoods (84.1% White), Highland Park (80.8% White), and Highwood (57.1% White).

Deerfield's Black Population

39 residents of Deerfield, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Deerfield is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Deerfield ranks 737th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Deerfield's Black population has declined by an estimated 70.2%. Black residents' share of Deerfield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Deerfield is less Black than neighboring Bannockburn (4.9% Black), Northbrook (1.8% Black), Riverwoods (1.1% Black), Highland Park (2% Black), and Highwood (1.2% Black).

Deerfield's Asian Population

1,102 residents of Deerfield, or 5.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Deerfield is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Deerfield ranks 115th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Deerfield's Asian population has grown by an estimated 8.6%. Asian residents' share of Deerfield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.6%.

Deerfield is more Asian than neighboring Highland Park (2.4% Asian), and Highwood (2.1% Asian). Deerfield is less Asian than neighboring Bannockburn (6.7% Asian), Northbrook (16.2% Asian), and Riverwoods (9.6% Asian).

Deerfield's Hispanic Population

1,052 residents of Deerfield, or 5.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Deerfield is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Deerfield ranks 592nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Deerfield's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 32.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Deerfield's population has increased from 4.1% to 5.4%.

Deerfield is more Hispanic than neighboring Riverwoods (3.2% Hispanic). Deerfield is less Hispanic than neighboring Bannockburn (10.5% Hispanic), Highland Park (11% Hispanic), and Highwood (36.6% Hispanic).

Deerfield's Native American/Other Population

59 residents of Deerfield, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Deerfield is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Deerfield ranks 901st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Deerfield's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 7.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Deerfield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Deerfield is more Native American/Other than neighboring Northbrook (0.1% Native American/Other), and Highwood (0% Native American/Other). Deerfield is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bannockburn (2.6% Native American/Other), Riverwoods (0.4% Native American/Other), and Highland Park (0.8% Native American/Other).

Deerfield's Multiracial Population

462 residents of Deerfield, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Deerfield is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Deerfield ranks 985th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Deerfield's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 16.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Deerfield's population has decreased from 2.9% to 2.4%.

Deerfield is more Multiracial than neighboring Bannockburn (1.6% Multiracial), and Riverwoods (1.5% Multiracial). Deerfield is less Multiracial than neighboring Northbrook (2.7% Multiracial), Highland Park (3.1% Multiracial), and Highwood (3.2% 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.