Eldred, IL Demographics
A map of Eldred's Population by Race
Eldred, Illinois has an estimated population of 172, a large increase from the 149 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 94.2% White, 2.9% Asian, 2.3% Multiracial, 0.6% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Eldred, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Eldred has become slightly 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 Eldred, that probability was 10.3% in 2020 and 11.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Eldred is ranked the 1237th 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). Eldred was ranked the 1273rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Eldred's White Population
162 residents of Eldred, or 94.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Eldred is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Eldred ranks 233rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Eldred's White population has grown by an estimated 14.9%. White residents' share of Eldred's population has remained roughly unchanged at 94.2%.
Eldred is more White than neighboring Hardin (93.7% White), and Carrollton (93.6% White). Eldred is less White than neighboring Kampsville (98.5% White), Hillview (100% White), and Hamburg (100% White).
Eldred's Black Population
0 residents of Eldred, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Eldred is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Eldred ranks 1104th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Eldred's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Eldred's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
Eldred is less Black than neighboring Hardin (6% Black), and Carrollton (0.6% Black).
Eldred's Asian Population
5 residents of Eldred, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Eldred is slightly lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Eldred ranks 509th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Eldred's Asian population has grown by an estimated 400.0%. Asian residents' share of Eldred's population has increased from 0.7% to 2.9%.
Eldred is more Asian than neighboring Kampsville (0% Asian), Hardin (0% Asian), Carrollton (2% Asian), Hillview (0% Asian), and Hamburg (0% Asian).
Eldred's Hispanic Population
1 residents of Eldred, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Eldred is significantly lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Eldred ranks 1387th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Eldred's Hispanic population has grown from 0 to an estimated 1. Hispanic residents' share of Eldred's population has increased from 0.0% to 0.6%.
Eldred is more Hispanic than neighboring Kampsville (0.4% Hispanic), Hardin (0% Hispanic), Hillview (0% Hispanic), and Hamburg (0% Hispanic).
Eldred's Native American/Other Population
0 residents of Eldred, 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 Eldred is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Eldred ranks 292nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Eldred's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Eldred's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.
Eldred's Multiracial Population
4 residents of Eldred, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Eldred is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Eldred ranks 523rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Eldred's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 33.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Eldred's population has decreased from 4.0% to 2.3%.
Eldred is more Multiracial than neighboring Kampsville (1.1% Multiracial), Hardin (0.3% Multiracial), Hillview (0% Multiracial), and Hamburg (0% Multiracial). Eldred is less Multiracial than neighboring Carrollton (3.1% 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.