Homer Glen, IL Demographics

A map of Homer Glen's Population by Race

Homer Glen, Illinois has an estimated population of 24,529, a less than 1% change from the 24,543 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 84.2% White, 9.3% Hispanic, 3.2% Multiracial, 1.7% Asian, 1.6% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Homer Glen, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Homer Glen 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 Homer Glen, that probability was 21.0% in 2020 and 28.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Homer Glen is ranked the 92nd 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). Homer Glen was ranked the 92nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Homer Glen's White Population

20,650 residents of Homer Glen, or 84.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Homer Glen is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Homer Glen ranks 860th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Homer Glen's White population has declined by an estimated 5.1%. White residents' share of Homer Glen's population has decreased from 88.6% to 84.2%.

Homer Glen is more White than neighboring Lockport Heights (64.7% White), and Bonnie Brae (71.5% White). Homer Glen is less White than neighboring Marley (100% White), Lemont (84.6% White), and Lockport (84.4% White).

Homer Glen's Black Population

402 residents of Homer Glen, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Homer Glen is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Homer Glen ranks 664th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Homer Glen's Black population has grown by an estimated 103.0%. Black residents' share of Homer Glen's population has increased from 0.8% to 1.6%.

Homer Glen is more Black than neighboring Marley (0% Black), Lockport Heights (0% Black), Lockport (1% Black), and Bonnie Brae (0% Black). Homer Glen is less Black than neighboring Lemont (1.7% Black).

Homer Glen's Asian Population

415 residents of Homer Glen, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Homer Glen is slightly lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Homer Glen ranks 277th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Homer Glen's Asian population has grown by an estimated 2.2%. Asian residents' share of Homer Glen's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.7%.

Homer Glen is more Asian than neighboring Marley (0% Asian), Lockport Heights (0% Asian), Lockport (1.1% Asian), and Bonnie Brae (0% Asian). Homer Glen is less Asian than neighboring Lemont (2.8% Asian).

Homer Glen's Hispanic Population

2,272 residents of Homer Glen, or 9.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Homer Glen is lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Homer Glen ranks 417th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Homer Glen's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 44.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Homer Glen's population has increased from 6.4% to 9.3%.

Homer Glen is more Hispanic than neighboring Marley (0% Hispanic), and Lemont (8.9% Hispanic). Homer Glen is less Hispanic than neighboring Lockport Heights (28.9% Hispanic), and Bonnie Brae (23.6% Hispanic).

Homer Glen's Native American/Other Population

2 residents of Homer Glen, 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 Homer Glen is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Homer Glen ranks 1053rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Homer Glen's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 95.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Homer Glen's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Homer Glen is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lemont (0.1% Native American/Other), and Lockport (0.2% Native American/Other).

Homer Glen's Multiracial Population

788 residents of Homer Glen, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Homer Glen is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Homer Glen ranks 1158th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Homer Glen's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 37.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Homer Glen's population has increased from 2.3% to 3.2%.

Homer Glen is more Multiracial than neighboring Marley (0% Multiracial), and Lemont (2% Multiracial). Homer Glen is less Multiracial than neighboring Lockport Heights (6.4% Multiracial), Lockport (3.9% Multiracial), and Bonnie Brae (4.8% 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.