East Gillespie, IL Demographics

A map of East Gillespie's Population by Race

East Gillespie, Illinois has an estimated population of 367, a dramatic increase from the 269 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 92.6% White, 4.6% Multiracial, 2.5% Hispanic, 0.3% Asian, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of East Gillespie, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

East Gillespie is about as racially diverse as it was in 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 East Gillespie, that probability was 14.1% in 2020 and 13.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

East Gillespie is ranked the 1023rd 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). East Gillespie was ranked the 1110th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

East Gillespie's White Population

340 residents of East Gillespie, or 92.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in East Gillespie is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. East Gillespie ranks 528th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Gillespie's White population has grown by an estimated 36.5%. White residents' share of East Gillespie's population has remained roughly unchanged at 92.6%.

East Gillespie is more White than neighboring Gillespie (91.2% White), and Eagarville (85.8% White). East Gillespie is less White than neighboring Mount Clare (95.2% White), Benld (94.3% White), and Sawyerville (97% White).

East Gillespie's Black Population

0 residents of East Gillespie, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in East Gillespie is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. East Gillespie ranks 935th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

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

East Gillespie is less Black than neighboring Mount Clare (1.7% Black), and Benld (1.7% Black).

East Gillespie's Asian Population

1 residents of East Gillespie, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in East Gillespie is lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. East Gillespie ranks 254th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Gillespie's Asian population has declined by an estimated 80.0%. Asian residents' share of East Gillespie's population has decreased from 1.9% to 0.3%.

East Gillespie is more Asian than neighboring Gillespie (0% Asian), Mount Clare (0% Asian), and Sawyerville (0% Asian). East Gillespie is less Asian than neighboring Eagarville (1.3% Asian).

East Gillespie's Hispanic Population

9 residents of East Gillespie, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in East Gillespie is significantly lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. East Gillespie ranks 1218th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Gillespie's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 200.0%. Hispanic residents' share of East Gillespie's population has increased from 1.1% to 2.5%.

East Gillespie is more Hispanic than neighboring Gillespie (1% Hispanic), Eagarville (0% Hispanic), Mount Clare (0% Hispanic), Benld (0.4% Hispanic), and Sawyerville (0% Hispanic).

East Gillespie's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of East Gillespie, 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 East Gillespie is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. East Gillespie ranks 243rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Gillespie's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of East Gillespie's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

East Gillespie is less Native American/Other than neighboring Gillespie (0.2% Native American/Other), Eagarville (9.7% Native American/Other), Benld (0.5% Native American/Other), and Sawyerville (1% Native American/Other).

East Gillespie's Multiracial Population

17 residents of East Gillespie, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in East Gillespie is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. East Gillespie ranks 790th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Gillespie's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 88.9%. Multiracial residents' share of East Gillespie's population has increased from 3.3% to 4.6%.

East Gillespie is more Multiracial than neighboring Eagarville (3.2% Multiracial), Mount Clare (3.1% Multiracial), Benld (2.7% Multiracial), and Sawyerville (2% Multiracial). East Gillespie is less Multiracial than neighboring Gillespie (7.5% 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.