Indian Creek, IL Demographics

A map of Indian Creek's Population by Race

Indian Creek, Illinois has an estimated population of 874, a dramatic increase from the 536 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 48.3% White, 44.4% Asian, 3.4% Native American/Other, 2.1% Black, 1.1% Hispanic, and 0.7% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Indian Creek, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Indian Creek is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is 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 Indian Creek, that probability was 57.2% in 2020 and 56.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Indian Creek is ranked the 747th 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). Indian Creek was ranked the 891st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Indian Creek's White Population

422 residents of Indian Creek, or 48.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Indian Creek is lower than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Indian Creek ranks 1304th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Indian Creek's White population has grown by an estimated 32.3%. White residents' share of Indian Creek's population has decreased from 59.5% to 48.3%.

Indian Creek is less White than neighboring Vernon Hills (57.9% White), Long Grove (75.6% White), Mundelein (48.5% White), Libertyville (80.7% White), and Mettawa (84.3% White).

Indian Creek's Black Population

18 residents of Indian Creek, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Indian Creek is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Indian Creek ranks 232nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Indian Creek's Black population has declined by an estimated 21.7%. Black residents' share of Indian Creek's population has decreased from 4.3% to 2.1%.

Indian Creek is more Black than neighboring Vernon Hills (1.9% Black), Libertyville (1% Black), and Mettawa (0% Black). Indian Creek is less Black than neighboring Long Grove (3.1% Black), and Mundelein (3.1% Black).

Indian Creek's Asian Population

388 residents of Indian Creek, or 44.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Indian Creek is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Indian Creek ranks 9th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Indian Creek's Asian population has grown by an estimated 177.1%. Asian residents' share of Indian Creek's population has increased from 26.1% to 44.4%.

Indian Creek is more Asian than neighboring Vernon Hills (24.6% Asian), Long Grove (12.3% Asian), Mundelein (10.1% Asian), Libertyville (4.7% Asian), and Mettawa (10.1% Asian).

Indian Creek's Hispanic Population

10 residents of Indian Creek, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Indian Creek is significantly lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Indian Creek ranks 496th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Indian Creek's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 63.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Indian Creek's population has decreased from 5.0% to 1.1%.

Indian Creek is less Hispanic than neighboring Vernon Hills (11.5% Hispanic), Long Grove (4% Hispanic), Mundelein (34.6% Hispanic), Libertyville (8.7% Hispanic), and Mettawa (4.1% Hispanic).

Indian Creek's Native American/Other Population

30 residents of Indian Creek, or 3.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Indian Creek is slightly higher than in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Indian Creek ranks 49th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Indian Creek's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 275.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Indian Creek's population has increased from 1.5% to 3.4%.

Indian Creek is more Native American/Other than neighboring Vernon Hills (0.4% Native American/Other), Long Grove (0.1% Native American/Other), Mundelein (0.6% Native American/Other), Libertyville (0.4% Native American/Other), and Mettawa (0% Native American/Other).

Indian Creek's Multiracial Population

6 residents of Indian Creek, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Indian Creek is slightly lower than in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Indian Creek ranks 700th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Indian Creek's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 68.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Indian Creek's population has decreased from 3.5% to 0.7%.

Indian Creek is less Multiracial than neighboring Vernon Hills (3.7% Multiracial), Long Grove (4.9% Multiracial), Mundelein (3.1% Multiracial), Libertyville (4.6% Multiracial), and Mettawa (1.5% 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.