Huntley, IL Demographics

A map of Huntley's Population by Race

Huntley, Illinois has an estimated population of 28,005, a less than 1% change from the 27,740 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 77.8% White, 11.1% Hispanic, 5.1% Asian, 4.1% Black, 1.6% Multiracial, and 0.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Huntley, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Huntley 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 Huntley, that probability was 34.5% in 2020 and 37.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Huntley is ranked the 75th 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). Huntley was ranked the 74th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Huntley's White Population

21,795 residents of Huntley, or 77.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Huntley is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Huntley ranks 1110th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Huntley's White population has declined by an estimated 1.9%. White residents' share of Huntley's population has decreased from 80.1% to 77.8%.

Huntley is more White than neighboring Pingree Grove (57.1% White), Gilberts (63.6% White), Lake in the Hills (66.9% White), and Hampshire (74.6% White). Huntley is less White than neighboring Lakewood (84.4% White).

Huntley's Black Population

1,144 residents of Huntley, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Huntley is lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Huntley ranks 418th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Huntley's Black population has grown by an estimated 154.2%. Black residents' share of Huntley's population has increased from 1.6% to 4.1%.

Huntley is more Black than neighboring Lakewood (0.6% Black), Gilberts (0.3% Black), Lake in the Hills (1.8% Black), and Hampshire (0.1% Black). Huntley is less Black than neighboring Pingree Grove (12.3% Black).

Huntley's Asian Population

1,418 residents of Huntley, or 5.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Huntley is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Huntley ranks 112th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Huntley's Asian population has declined by an estimated 6.5%. Asian residents' share of Huntley's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.1%.

Huntley is more Asian than neighboring Lakewood (4.8% Asian). Huntley is less Asian than neighboring Pingree Grove (6.5% Asian), Gilberts (6.5% Asian), Lake in the Hills (7.2% Asian), and Hampshire (7.1% Asian).

Huntley's Hispanic Population

3,105 residents of Huntley, or 11.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Huntley is lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Huntley ranks 275th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Huntley's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 20.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Huntley's population has increased from 9.3% to 11.1%.

Huntley is more Hispanic than neighboring Lakewood (8.3% Hispanic). Huntley is less Hispanic than neighboring Pingree Grove (17.6% Hispanic), Gilberts (24.4% Hispanic), Lake in the Hills (20.3% Hispanic), and Hampshire (14.6% Hispanic).

Huntley's Native American/Other Population

108 residents of Huntley, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Huntley is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Huntley ranks 870th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Huntley's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 27.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Huntley's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Huntley is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lakewood (0% Native American/Other), Gilberts (0% Native American/Other), and Lake in the Hills (0.3% Native American/Other). Huntley is less Native American/Other than neighboring Pingree Grove (0.8% Native American/Other), and Hampshire (1% Native American/Other).

Huntley's Multiracial Population

435 residents of Huntley, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Huntley is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Huntley ranks 853rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Huntley's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 50.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Huntley's population has decreased from 3.2% to 1.6%.

Huntley is less Multiracial than neighboring Pingree Grove (5.8% Multiracial), Lakewood (1.9% Multiracial), Gilberts (5.2% Multiracial), Lake in the Hills (3.6% Multiracial), and Hampshire (2.6% 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.