Elburn, IL Demographics

A map of Elburn's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	5,475	5,324	86.2%	86.2%
Hispanic	694	479	10.9%	7.8%
Asian	163	119	2.6%	1.9%
Multiracial	22	196	0.3%	3.2%
Black	0	50	0.0%	0.8%
Native American/Other	0	7	0.0%	0.1%

Elburn, Illinois has an estimated population of 6,354, a slight increase from the 6,175 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 86.2% White, 10.9% Hispanic, 2.6% Asian, 0.3% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Elburn, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Elburn 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 Elburn, that probability was 24.9% in 2020 and 24.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Elburn is ranked the 298th 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). Elburn was ranked the 300th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Elburn's White Population

5,475 residents of Elburn, or 86.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Elburn is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Elburn ranks 969th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elburn's White population has grown by an estimated 2.8%. White residents' share of Elburn's population has remained roughly unchanged at 86.2%.

Elburn is more White than neighboring Virgil (84.9% White), and Prestbury (86% White). Elburn is less White than neighboring Lily Lake (91.2% White), Campton Hills (87.5% White), and Kaneville (88% White).

Elburn's Black Population

0 residents of Elburn, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Elburn is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Elburn ranks 661st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elburn's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Elburn's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

Elburn is less Black than neighboring Campton Hills (0.1% Black), Kaneville (0.4% Black), Virgil (1.9% Black), and Prestbury (2% Black).

Elburn's Asian Population

163 residents of Elburn, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Elburn is slightly lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Elburn ranks 248th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elburn's Asian population has grown by an estimated 37.0%. Asian residents' share of Elburn's population has increased from 1.9% to 2.6%.

Elburn is more Asian than neighboring Lily Lake (0% Asian), Campton Hills (1.8% Asian), Kaneville (1.9% Asian), Virgil (0% Asian), and Prestbury (0% Asian).

Elburn's Hispanic Population

694 residents of Elburn, or 10.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Elburn is lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Elburn ranks 339th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elburn's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 44.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Elburn's population has increased from 7.8% to 10.9%.

Elburn is more Hispanic than neighboring Lily Lake (5.9% Hispanic), Campton Hills (5.3% Hispanic), Kaneville (6.3% Hispanic), Virgil (8% Hispanic), and Prestbury (7.7% Hispanic).

Elburn's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Elburn, 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 Elburn is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Elburn ranks 1107th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elburn's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Elburn's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Elburn is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lily Lake (0.2% Native American/Other), Campton Hills (0.9% Native American/Other), and Virgil (1.3% Native American/Other).

Elburn's Multiracial Population

22 residents of Elburn, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Elburn is slightly lower than in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Elburn ranks 856th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elburn's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 88.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Elburn's population has decreased from 3.2% to 0.3%.

Elburn is less Multiracial than neighboring Lily Lake (2.7% Multiracial), Campton Hills (4.4% Multiracial), Kaneville (3.4% Multiracial), Virgil (3.8% Multiracial), and Prestbury (4.3% 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.