Keensburg, IL Demographics

A map of Keensburg's Population by Race

Keensburg, Illinois has an estimated population of 149, a large decrease from the 174 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 83.2% White, 6.7% Multiracial, 5.4% Asian, 2.7% Hispanic, 2.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Keensburg, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Keensburg 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 Keensburg, that probability was 6.7% in 2020 and 29.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Keensburg is ranked the 1271st 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). Keensburg was ranked the 1226th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Keensburg's White Population

124 residents of Keensburg, or 83.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Keensburg is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Keensburg ranks 71st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Keensburg's White population has declined by an estimated 26.2%. White residents' share of Keensburg's population has decreased from 96.6% to 83.2%.

Keensburg is more White than neighboring Bone Gap (82.7% White). Keensburg is less White than neighboring Bellmont (94.9% White), Browns (89% White), Mount Carmel (91.9% White), and Griffin (95.9% White).

Keensburg's Black Population

0 residents of Keensburg, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Keensburg is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Keensburg ranks 1104th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

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

Keensburg is less Black than neighboring Mount Carmel (0.7% Black).

Keensburg's Asian Population

8 residents of Keensburg, or 5.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Keensburg is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Keensburg ranks 1029th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Keensburg's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 8. Asian residents' share of Keensburg's population has increased from 0.0% to 5.4%.

Keensburg is more Asian than neighboring Bellmont (0% Asian), Browns (0% Asian), Mount Carmel (2.2% Asian), Griffin (0% Asian), and Bone Gap (0% Asian).

Keensburg's Hispanic Population

4 residents of Keensburg, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Keensburg is significantly lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Keensburg ranks 1349th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Keensburg's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 300.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Keensburg's population has increased from 0.6% to 2.7%.

Keensburg is more Hispanic than neighboring Bellmont (0% Hispanic), Browns (2.5% Hispanic), Griffin (0% Hispanic), and Bone Gap (0% Hispanic). Keensburg is less Hispanic than neighboring Mount Carmel (2.9% Hispanic).

Keensburg's Native American/Other Population

3 residents of Keensburg, or 2.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Keensburg is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Keensburg ranks 91st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Keensburg's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 50.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Keensburg's population has increased from 1.1% to 2.0%.

Keensburg is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bellmont (0% Native American/Other), Browns (0% Native American/Other), Mount Carmel (0% Native American/Other), Griffin (0% Native American/Other), and Bone Gap (0% Native American/Other).

Keensburg's Multiracial Population

10 residents of Keensburg, or 6.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Keensburg is slightly higher than in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Keensburg ranks 1310th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Keensburg's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 233.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Keensburg's population has increased from 1.7% to 6.7%.

Keensburg is more Multiracial than neighboring Bellmont (5.1% Multiracial), Mount Carmel (2.3% Multiracial), and Griffin (4.1% Multiracial). Keensburg is less Multiracial than neighboring Browns (8.6% Multiracial), and Bone Gap (17.3% 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.