Illinois Demographics

A map of Illinois's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	7,370,665	7,472,751	58.1%	58.3%
Hispanic	2,387,049	2,337,410	18.8%	18.2%
Black	1,693,169	1,775,612	13.3%	13.9%
Asian	754,004	747,280	5.9%	5.8%
Multiracial	430,025	414,855	3.4%	3.2%
Native American/Other	59,886	64,600	0.5%	0.5%

Illinois has an estimated population of 12,694,798, a less than 1% change from the 12,812,508 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 58.1% White, 18.8% Hispanic, 13.3% Black, 5.9% Asian, 3.4% Multiracial, and 0.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Illinois, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Illinois is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Illinois, that probability was 60.3% in 2020 and 60.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Illinois is ranked the 6th most populous state in the United States, out of the 50 states and the District of Columbia. Illinois was ranked the 6th most populous state in the 2020 Census.

Illinois's White Population

7,370,665 residents of Illinois, or 58.1% of the population, identify as White. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Illinois is 36th in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, Illinois's White population has declined by an estimated 1.4%. White residents' share of Illinois's population has remained roughly unchanged at 58.1%.

Illinois is less White than neighboring Indiana (75.4% White). Missouri (76.3% White). Wisconsin (78.6% White). Kentucky (81.5% White). and Iowa (82.3% White).

Illinois's Black Population

1,693,169 residents of Illinois, or 13.3% of the population, identify as Black. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Illinois is 14th in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, Illinois's Black population has declined by an estimated 4.6%. Black residents' share of Illinois's population has decreased from 13.9% to 13.3%.

Illinois is more Black than neighboring Indiana (9.1% Black), Missouri (10.9% Black), Wisconsin (5.9% Black), Kentucky (7.6% Black), and Iowa (3.8% Black).

Illinois's Asian Population

754,004 residents of Illinois, or 5.9% of the population, identify as Asian. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Illinois is 11th in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, Illinois's Asian population has remained roughly the same. Asian residents' share of Illinois's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.9%.

Illinois is more Asian than neighboring Indiana (2.6% Asian), Missouri (2.1% Asian), Wisconsin (2.9% Asian), Kentucky (1.6% Asian), and Iowa (2.5% Asian).

Illinois's Hispanic Population

2,387,049 residents of Illinois, or 18.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Illinois is 10th in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, Illinois's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 2.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Illinois's population has increased from 18.2% to 18.8%.

Illinois is more Hispanic than neighboring Indiana (8.6% Hispanic), Missouri (5.2% Hispanic), Wisconsin (8% Hispanic), Kentucky (5% Hispanic), and Iowa (7.3% Hispanic).

Illinois's Native American/Other Population

59,886 residents of Illinois, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Illinois is 50th in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, Illinois's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 7.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Illinois's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Illinois is more Native American/Other than neighboring Kentucky (0.4% Native American/Other). Illinois is less Native American/Other than neighboring Missouri (0.7% Native American/Other). Wisconsin (0.9% Native American/Other). and Iowa (0.6% Native American/Other).

Illinois's Multiracial Population

430,025 residents of Illinois, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Illinois is 47th in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, Illinois's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 3.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Illinois's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.4%.

Illinois is less Multiracial than neighboring Indiana (3.8% Multiracial). Missouri (4.8% Multiracial). Wisconsin (3.7% Multiracial). Kentucky (3.9% Multiracial). and Iowa (3.5% 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.