Heyworth, IL Demographics

A map of Heyworth's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,315	2,577	90.0%	92.3%
Hispanic	145	87	5.6%	3.1%
Multiracial	56	99	2.2%	3.5%
Native American/Other	48	9	1.9%	0.3%
Asian	9	11	0.3%	0.4%
Black	0	8	0.0%	0.3%

Heyworth, Illinois has an estimated population of 2,573, a decrease from the 2,791 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 90.0% White, 5.6% Hispanic, 2.2% Multiracial, 1.9% Native American/Other, 0.3% Asian, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Heyworth, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Heyworth has become 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 Heyworth, that probability was 14.5% in 2020 and 18.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Heyworth is ranked the 453rd 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). Heyworth was ranked the 440th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Heyworth's White Population

2,315 residents of Heyworth, or 90.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Heyworth is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Heyworth ranks 564th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Heyworth's White population has declined by an estimated 10.2%. White residents' share of Heyworth's population has decreased from 92.3% to 90.0%.

Heyworth is more White than neighboring Shirley (68.9% White), and Bloomington (69.4% White). Heyworth is less White than neighboring Wapella (93.1% White), Downs (91.9% White), and Waynesville (97.6% White).

Heyworth's Black Population

0 residents of Heyworth, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Heyworth is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Heyworth ranks 986th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

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

Heyworth is less Black than neighboring Wapella (0.2% Black), Downs (0.4% Black), and Bloomington (10.2% Black).

Heyworth's Asian Population

9 residents of Heyworth, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Heyworth is lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Heyworth ranks 733rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Heyworth's Asian population has declined by an estimated 18.2%. Asian residents' share of Heyworth's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Heyworth is more Asian than neighboring Wapella (0.2% Asian), Shirley (0% Asian), and Waynesville (0% Asian). Heyworth is less Asian than neighboring Downs (1% Asian), and Bloomington (8.3% Asian).

Heyworth's Hispanic Population

145 residents of Heyworth, or 5.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Heyworth is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Heyworth ranks 722nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Heyworth's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 66.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Heyworth's population has increased from 3.1% to 5.6%.

Heyworth is more Hispanic than neighboring Wapella (4.6% Hispanic), Downs (5.2% Hispanic), and Waynesville (0% Hispanic). Heyworth is less Hispanic than neighboring Shirley (31.1% Hispanic), and Bloomington (7.3% Hispanic).

Heyworth's Native American/Other Population

48 residents of Heyworth, or 1.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Heyworth is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Heyworth ranks 843rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Heyworth's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 433.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Heyworth's population has increased from 0.3% to 1.9%.

Heyworth is more Native American/Other than neighboring Wapella (0% Native American/Other), Shirley (0% Native American/Other), Downs (0% Native American/Other), Waynesville (0% Native American/Other), and Bloomington (0.6% Native American/Other).

Heyworth's Multiracial Population

56 residents of Heyworth, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Heyworth is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Heyworth ranks 698th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Heyworth's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 43.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Heyworth's population has decreased from 3.5% to 2.2%.

Heyworth is more Multiracial than neighboring Wapella (1.9% Multiracial), Shirley (0% Multiracial), and Downs (1.5% Multiracial). Heyworth is less Multiracial than neighboring Waynesville (2.4% Multiracial), and Bloomington (4.2% 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.