Divernon, IL Demographics

A map of Divernon's Population by Race

Divernon, Illinois has an estimated population of 1,164, a slight increase from the 1,139 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 97.3% White, 1.7% Asian, 0.4% Hispanic, 0.4% Multiracial, 0.1% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Divernon, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Divernon has become considerably 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 Divernon, that probability was 11.6% in 2020 and 5.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Divernon is ranked the 661st 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). Divernon was ranked the 654th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Divernon's White Population

1,133 residents of Divernon, or 97.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Divernon is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Divernon ranks 331st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Divernon's White population has grown by an estimated 5.9%. White residents' share of Divernon's population has increased from 93.9% to 97.3%.

Divernon is more White than neighboring Pawnee (92.2% White), Auburn (91.9% White), Thayer (95.5% White), Chatham (88.2% White), and Farmersville (84.4% White).

Divernon's Black Population

0 residents of Divernon, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Divernon is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Divernon ranks 1003rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

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

Divernon is less Black than neighboring Pawnee (2% Black), Auburn (0.9% Black), Thayer (1.3% Black), and Chatham (2% Black).

Divernon's Asian Population

20 residents of Divernon, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Divernon is slightly lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Divernon ranks 941st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Divernon's Asian population has grown by an estimated 900.0%. Asian residents' share of Divernon's population has increased from 0.2% to 1.7%.

Divernon is more Asian than neighboring Pawnee (0% Asian), Auburn (0% Asian), Thayer (1.1% Asian), and Farmersville (0.1% Asian). Divernon is less Asian than neighboring Chatham (3.1% Asian).

Divernon's Hispanic Population

5 residents of Divernon, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Divernon is significantly lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Divernon ranks 1236th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Divernon's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 58.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Divernon's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.4%.

Divernon is more Hispanic than neighboring Thayer (0% Hispanic). Divernon is less Hispanic than neighboring Pawnee (1.4% Hispanic), Auburn (5.5% Hispanic), Chatham (3.9% Hispanic), and Farmersville (10.9% Hispanic).

Divernon's Native American/Other Population

1 residents of Divernon, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Divernon is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Divernon ranks 481st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Divernon's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 83.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Divernon's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Divernon is more Native American/Other than neighboring Pawnee (0% Native American/Other), Auburn (0% Native American/Other), Thayer (0% Native American/Other), and Chatham (0% Native American/Other). Divernon is less Native American/Other than neighboring Farmersville (0.7% Native American/Other).

Divernon's Multiracial Population

5 residents of Divernon, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Divernon is slightly lower than in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Divernon ranks 520th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Divernon's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 89.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Divernon's population has decreased from 4.0% to 0.4%.

Divernon is less Multiracial than neighboring Pawnee (4.3% Multiracial), Auburn (1.7% Multiracial), Thayer (2.1% Multiracial), Chatham (2.8% Multiracial), and Farmersville (3.9% 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.