Energy, IL Demographics

A map of Energy's Population by Race

Energy, Illinois has an estimated population of 1,050, an increase from the 974 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 80.5% White, 16.9% Multiracial, 2.0% Hispanic, 0.7% Asian, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Energy, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Energy 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 Energy, that probability was 15.6% in 2020 and 32.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Energy is ranked the 686th 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). Energy was ranked the 702nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Energy's White Population

845 residents of Energy, or 80.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Energy is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Energy ranks 630th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Energy's White population has declined by an estimated 5.5%. White residents' share of Energy's population has decreased from 91.8% to 80.5%.

Energy is more White than neighboring Colp (61.4% White). Energy is less White than neighboring Herrin (85.8% White), Crainville (85.5% White), Carterville (89.8% White), and Freeman Spur (90.6% White).

Energy's Black Population

0 residents of Energy, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Energy is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Energy ranks 337th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Energy's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Energy's population has decreased from 2.4% to 0.0%.

Energy is less Black than neighboring Herrin (4.2% Black), Crainville (6.8% Black), Carterville (0.7% Black), Colp (26.9% Black), and Freeman Spur (6% Black).

Energy's Asian Population

7 residents of Energy, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Energy is lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Energy ranks 481st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Energy's Asian population has remained roughly the same. Asian residents' share of Energy's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Energy is more Asian than neighboring Herrin (0.4% Asian), Colp (0% Asian), and Freeman Spur (0% Asian). Energy is less Asian than neighboring Crainville (0.9% Asian), and Carterville (3.8% Asian).

Energy's Hispanic Population

21 residents of Energy, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Energy is significantly lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Energy ranks 1102nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Energy's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 40.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Energy's population has increased from 1.5% to 2.0%.

Energy is more Hispanic than neighboring Carterville (1.8% Hispanic), Colp (0% Hispanic), and Freeman Spur (0.7% Hispanic). Energy is less Hispanic than neighboring Herrin (4.3% Hispanic), and Crainville (5.5% Hispanic).

Energy's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Energy, 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 Energy is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Energy ranks 866th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

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

Energy is less Native American/Other than neighboring Herrin (0.1% Native American/Other).

Energy's Multiracial Population

177 residents of Energy, or 16.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Energy is considerably higher than in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Energy ranks 817th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Energy's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 453.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Energy's population has increased from 3.3% to 16.9%.

Energy is more Multiracial than neighboring Herrin (5.2% Multiracial), Crainville (1.3% Multiracial), Carterville (4% Multiracial), Colp (11.7% Multiracial), and Freeman Spur (2.7% 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.