Dieterich, IL Demographics

A map of Dieterich's Population by Race

Dieterich, Illinois has an estimated population of 1,169, a dramatic increase from the 890 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 97.4% White, 0.8% Asian, 0.8% Hispanic, 0.7% Multiracial, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Dieterich, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Dieterich has become less 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 Dieterich, that probability was 9.4% in 2020 and 5.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Dieterich is ranked the 659th 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). Dieterich was ranked the 729th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Dieterich's White Population

1,139 residents of Dieterich, or 97.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Dieterich is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Dieterich ranks 177th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dieterich's White population has grown by an estimated 34.5%. White residents' share of Dieterich's population has increased from 95.2% to 97.4%.

Dieterich is more White than neighboring Wheeler (91.5% White), Montrose (93.3% White), Teutopolis (95.1% White), Effingham (91.6% White), and Watson (97.3% White).

Dieterich's Black Population

0 residents of Dieterich, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Dieterich is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Dieterich ranks 882nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

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

Dieterich is less Black than neighboring Montrose (0.4% Black), and Effingham (0.7% Black).

Dieterich's Asian Population

9 residents of Dieterich, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Dieterich is lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Dieterich ranks 453rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dieterich's Asian population has grown by an estimated 28.6%. Asian residents' share of Dieterich's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Dieterich is more Asian than neighboring Wheeler (0% Asian), Montrose (0% Asian), and Watson (0% Asian). Dieterich is less Asian than neighboring Teutopolis (1.7% Asian), and Effingham (1.1% Asian).

Dieterich's Hispanic Population

9 residents of Dieterich, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Dieterich is significantly lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Dieterich ranks 991st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dieterich's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 47.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Dieterich's population has decreased from 1.9% to 0.8%.

Dieterich is more Hispanic than neighboring Watson (0.6% Hispanic). Dieterich is less Hispanic than neighboring Wheeler (3.8% Hispanic), Montrose (4.7% Hispanic), and Effingham (4.7% Hispanic).

Dieterich's Native American/Other Population

4 residents of Dieterich, 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 Dieterich is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Dieterich ranks 1139th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dieterich's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 4. Native American/Other residents' share of Dieterich's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Dieterich is more Native American/Other than neighboring Wheeler (0% Native American/Other), Montrose (0% Native American/Other), Effingham (0% Native American/Other), and Watson (0% Native American/Other). Dieterich is less Native American/Other than neighboring Teutopolis (0.5% Native American/Other).

Dieterich's Multiracial Population

8 residents of Dieterich, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Dieterich is slightly lower than in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Dieterich ranks 1321st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dieterich's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 46.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Dieterich's population has decreased from 1.7% to 0.7%.

Dieterich is less Multiracial than neighboring Wheeler (4.6% Multiracial), Montrose (1.6% Multiracial), Teutopolis (1.9% Multiracial), Effingham (1.9% Multiracial), and Watson (2.1% 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.