Hillcrest, IL Demographics

A map of Hillcrest's Population by Race

Hillcrest, Illinois has an estimated population of 1,824, a dramatic increase from the 1,224 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 60.5% White, 35.1% Hispanic, 4.1% Multiracial, 0.2% Black, 0.1% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Hillcrest, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Hillcrest 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 Hillcrest, that probability was 50.0% in 2020 and 50.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Hillcrest is ranked the 530th 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). Hillcrest was ranked the 632nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Hillcrest's White Population

1,104 residents of Hillcrest, or 60.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Hillcrest is slightly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Hillcrest ranks 1284th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hillcrest's White population has grown by an estimated 40.6%. White residents' share of Hillcrest's population has decreased from 64.1% to 60.5%.

Hillcrest is more White than neighboring Kings (27.7% White). Hillcrest is less White than neighboring Rochelle (64.7% White), Creston (72.4% White), Holcomb (96.1% White), and Steward (89.7% White).

Hillcrest's Black Population

3 residents of Hillcrest, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Hillcrest is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Hillcrest ranks 528th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hillcrest's Black population has declined by an estimated 78.6%. Black residents' share of Hillcrest's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.2%.

Hillcrest is more Black than neighboring Kings (0% Black), and Holcomb (0% Black). Hillcrest is less Black than neighboring Rochelle (4.3% Black), Creston (2.5% Black), and Steward (2.2% Black).

Hillcrest's Asian Population

0 residents of Hillcrest, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Hillcrest is lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Hillcrest ranks 716th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

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

Hillcrest is less Asian than neighboring Rochelle (1.2% Asian), and Steward (0.7% Asian).

Hillcrest's Hispanic Population

640 residents of Hillcrest, or 35.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Hillcrest is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Hillcrest ranks 74th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hillcrest's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 77.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Hillcrest's population has increased from 29.4% to 35.1%.

Hillcrest is more Hispanic than neighboring Rochelle (26.9% Hispanic), Creston (20.4% Hispanic), Holcomb (3.9% Hispanic), and Steward (6.3% Hispanic). Hillcrest is less Hispanic than neighboring Kings (68.1% Hispanic).

Hillcrest's Native American/Other Population

2 residents of Hillcrest, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Hillcrest is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Hillcrest ranks 699th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hillcrest's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 60.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Hillcrest's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Hillcrest is more Native American/Other than neighboring Kings (0% Native American/Other), Creston (0% Native American/Other), Holcomb (0% Native American/Other), and Steward (0% Native American/Other). Hillcrest is less Native American/Other than neighboring Rochelle (0.4% Native American/Other).

Hillcrest's Multiracial Population

75 residents of Hillcrest, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Hillcrest is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Hillcrest ranks 373rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hillcrest's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 36.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Hillcrest's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.1%.

Hillcrest is more Multiracial than neighboring Rochelle (2.6% Multiracial), Holcomb (0% Multiracial), and Steward (1.1% Multiracial). Hillcrest is less Multiracial than neighboring Kings (4.2% Multiracial), and Creston (4.7% 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.