Du Bois, IL Demographics

A map of Du Bois's Population by Race

Du Bois, Illinois has an estimated population of 122, a dramatic decrease from the 175 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 92.6% White, 4.9% Hispanic, 1.6% Multiracial, 0.8% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Du Bois, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Du Bois has become considerably 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 Du Bois, that probability was 1.1% in 2020 and 13.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Du Bois is ranked the 1310th 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). Du Bois was ranked the 1223rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Du Bois's White Population

113 residents of Du Bois, or 92.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Du Bois is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Du Bois ranks 8th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Du Bois's White population has declined by an estimated 35.1%. White residents' share of Du Bois's population has decreased from 99.4% to 92.6%.

Du Bois is more White than neighboring Ashley (87.4% White). Du Bois is less White than neighboring Radom (98.6% White), Tamaroa (98.5% White), Richview (95.7% White), and Waltonville (93.5% White).

Du Bois's Black Population

1 residents of Du Bois, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Du Bois is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Du Bois ranks 1104th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Du Bois's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 1. Black residents' share of Du Bois's population has increased from 0.0% to 0.8%.

Du Bois is more Black than neighboring Radom (0% Black), Tamaroa (0% Black), Ashley (0% Black), Richview (0% Black), and Waltonville (0.7% Black).

Du Bois's Asian Population

0 residents of Du Bois, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Du Bois is lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Du Bois ranks 1029th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Du Bois's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Du Bois's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Du Bois's Hispanic Population

6 residents of Du Bois, or 4.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Du Bois is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Du Bois ranks 1352nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Du Bois's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 500.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Du Bois's population has increased from 0.6% to 4.9%.

Du Bois is more Hispanic than neighboring Radom (0.7% Hispanic), Tamaroa (0.3% Hispanic), Richview (0% Hispanic), and Waltonville (1% Hispanic). Du Bois is less Hispanic than neighboring Ashley (6.6% Hispanic).

Du Bois's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Du Bois, 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 Du Bois is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Du Bois 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, Du Bois's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Native American/Other residents' share of Du Bois's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Du Bois's Multiracial Population

2 residents of Du Bois, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Du Bois is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Du Bois ranks 1438th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Du Bois's Multiracial population has grown from 0 to an estimated 2. Multiracial residents' share of Du Bois's population has increased from 0.0% to 1.6%.

Du Bois is more Multiracial than neighboring Radom (0.7% Multiracial), and Tamaroa (1.2% Multiracial). Du Bois is less Multiracial than neighboring Ashley (6.1% Multiracial), Richview (4.3% Multiracial), and Waltonville (4.8% 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.