Karnak, IL Demographics

A map of Karnak's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	395	353	84.8%	82.1%
Multiracial	39	24	8.4%	5.6%
Black	31	35	6.7%	8.1%
Hispanic	1	14	0.2%	3.3%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Native American/Other	0	4	0.0%	0.9%

Karnak, Illinois has an estimated population of 466, an increase from the 430 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 84.8% White, 8.4% Multiracial, 6.7% Black, 0.2% Hispanic, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Karnak, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Karnak has become less 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 Karnak, that probability was 31.5% in 2020 and 27.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Karnak is ranked the 957th 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). Karnak was ranked the 973rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Karnak's White Population

395 residents of Karnak, or 84.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Karnak is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Karnak ranks 1074th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Karnak's White population has grown by an estimated 11.9%. White residents' share of Karnak's population has increased from 82.1% to 84.8%.

Karnak is more White than neighboring New Grand Chain (76.8% White), and Vienna (75.4% White). Karnak is less White than neighboring Belknap (96.5% White), Cypress (98.4% White), and Bandana (100% White).

Karnak's Black Population

31 residents of Karnak, or 6.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Karnak is lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Karnak ranks 158th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Karnak's Black population has declined by an estimated 11.4%. Black residents' share of Karnak's population has decreased from 8.1% to 6.7%.

Karnak is more Black than neighboring Belknap (0% Black), Cypress (0% Black), Vienna (3.7% Black), and Bandana (0% Black). Karnak is less Black than neighboring New Grand Chain (9.9% Black).

Karnak's Asian Population

0 residents of Karnak, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Karnak is lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Karnak ranks 1029th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Karnak's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Karnak's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Karnak is less Asian than neighboring New Grand Chain (0.7% Asian), and Vienna (0.5% Asian).

Karnak's Hispanic Population

1 residents of Karnak, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Karnak is significantly lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Karnak ranks 706th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Karnak's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 92.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Karnak's population has decreased from 3.3% to 0.2%.

Karnak is more Hispanic than neighboring Belknap (0% Hispanic), Cypress (0% Hispanic), and Bandana (0% Hispanic). Karnak is less Hispanic than neighboring New Grand Chain (6.6% Hispanic), and Vienna (2.1% Hispanic).

Karnak's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Karnak, 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 Karnak is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Karnak ranks 153rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Karnak's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Karnak's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.0%.

Karnak's Multiracial Population

39 residents of Karnak, or 8.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Karnak is slightly higher than in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Karnak ranks 171st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Karnak's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 62.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Karnak's population has increased from 5.6% to 8.4%.

Karnak is more Multiracial than neighboring Belknap (3.5% Multiracial), New Grand Chain (6% Multiracial), Cypress (1.6% Multiracial), and Bandana (0% Multiracial). Karnak is less Multiracial than neighboring Vienna (18.3% 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.