Du Quoin, IL Demographics

A map of Du Quoin's Population by Race

Du Quoin, Illinois has an estimated population of 5,726, a slight decrease from the 5,827 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 86.0% White, 5.9% Black, 5.7% Multiracial, 1.8% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Du Quoin, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Du Quoin has become slightly 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 Du Quoin, that probability was 25.9% in 2020 and 25.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Du Quoin is ranked the 314th 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 Quoin was ranked the 313th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Du Quoin's White Population

4,923 residents of Du Quoin, or 86.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Du Quoin is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Du Quoin ranks 989th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Du Quoin's White population has declined by an estimated 1.4%. White residents' share of Du Quoin's population has remained roughly unchanged at 86.0%.

Du Quoin is more White than neighboring St. Johns (76.1% White), and Elkville (77.9% White). Du Quoin is less White than neighboring Dowell (97% White), Mulkeytown (100% White), and Tamaroa (98.5% White).

Du Quoin's Black Population

339 residents of Du Quoin, or 5.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Du Quoin is lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Du Quoin ranks 199th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Du Quoin's Black population has remained roughly the same. Black residents' share of Du Quoin's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.9%.

Du Quoin is more Black than neighboring St. Johns (0% Black), Dowell (0.7% Black), Elkville (1.1% Black), Mulkeytown (0% Black), and Tamaroa (0% Black).

Du Quoin's Asian Population

0 residents of Du Quoin, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Du Quoin is lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Du Quoin ranks 374th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Du Quoin's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Du Quoin's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.0%.

Du Quoin is less Asian than neighboring St. Johns (9.2% Asian).

Du Quoin's Hispanic Population

104 residents of Du Quoin, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Du Quoin is significantly lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Du Quoin ranks 746th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Du Quoin's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 40.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Du Quoin's population has decreased from 3.0% to 1.8%.

Du Quoin is more Hispanic than neighboring Dowell (0.7% Hispanic), Mulkeytown (0% Hispanic), and Tamaroa (0.3% Hispanic). Du Quoin is less Hispanic than neighboring St. Johns (3.8% Hispanic), and Elkville (10.5% Hispanic).

Du Quoin's Native American/Other Population

32 residents of Du Quoin, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Du Quoin is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Du Quoin ranks 692nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Du Quoin's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 33.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Du Quoin's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Du Quoin is more Native American/Other than neighboring St. Johns (0.5% Native American/Other), Dowell (0% Native American/Other), Mulkeytown (0% Native American/Other), and Tamaroa (0% Native American/Other). Du Quoin is less Native American/Other than neighboring Elkville (4.8% Native American/Other).

Du Quoin's Multiracial Population

328 residents of Du Quoin, or 5.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Du Quoin is slightly higher than in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Du Quoin ranks 521st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Du Quoin's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 39.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Du Quoin's population has increased from 4.0% to 5.7%.

Du Quoin is more Multiracial than neighboring Dowell (1.7% Multiracial), Mulkeytown (0% Multiracial), and Tamaroa (1.2% Multiracial). Du Quoin is less Multiracial than neighboring St. Johns (10.3% 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.