Kirkland, IL Demographics

A map of Kirkland's Population by Race

Kirkland, Illinois has an estimated population of 1,525, a decrease from the 1,650 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 85.8% White, 8.5% Hispanic, 5.2% Multiracial, 0.3% Black, 0.2% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Kirkland, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Kirkland 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 Kirkland, that probability was 28.3% in 2020 and 25.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Kirkland is ranked the 576th 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). Kirkland was ranked the 542nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Kirkland's White Population

1,308 residents of Kirkland, or 85.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Kirkland is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Kirkland ranks 1034th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kirkland's White population has declined by an estimated 5.6%. White residents' share of Kirkland's population has increased from 83.9% to 85.8%.

Kirkland is more White than neighboring Genoa (76.7% White), Malta (69.2% White), and Belvidere (58.3% White). Kirkland is less White than neighboring Kingston (89.2% White), and Monroe Center (93.5% White).

Kirkland's Black Population

4 residents of Kirkland, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Kirkland is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Kirkland ranks 710th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kirkland's Black population has declined by an estimated 66.7%. Black residents' share of Kirkland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Kirkland is more Black than neighboring Monroe Center (0% Black). Kirkland is less Black than neighboring Kingston (0.7% Black), Genoa (0.5% Black), Malta (2.5% Black), and Belvidere (3.1% Black).

Kirkland's Asian Population

0 residents of Kirkland, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Kirkland is lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Kirkland ranks 932nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kirkland's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Kirkland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Kirkland is less Asian than neighboring Monroe Center (0.3% Asian), Genoa (0.8% Asian), and Belvidere (1.1% Asian).

Kirkland's Hispanic Population

130 residents of Kirkland, or 8.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Kirkland is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Kirkland ranks 248th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kirkland's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 24.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Kirkland's population has decreased from 10.4% to 8.5%.

Kirkland is more Hispanic than neighboring Kingston (4.1% Hispanic), and Monroe Center (5.7% Hispanic). Kirkland is less Hispanic than neighboring Genoa (18.2% Hispanic), Malta (23.3% Hispanic), and Belvidere (35.3% Hispanic).

Kirkland's Native American/Other Population

3 residents of Kirkland, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Kirkland is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Kirkland ranks 297th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kirkland's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 72.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Kirkland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Kirkland is more Native American/Other than neighboring Monroe Center (0% Native American/Other), and Malta (0% Native American/Other). Kirkland is less Native American/Other than neighboring Kingston (0.3% Native American/Other), Genoa (0.8% Native American/Other), and Belvidere (0.3% Native American/Other).

Kirkland's Multiracial Population

80 residents of Kirkland, or 5.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Kirkland is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Kirkland ranks 511th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kirkland's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 19.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Kirkland's population has increased from 4.1% to 5.2%.

Kirkland is more Multiracial than neighboring Monroe Center (0.5% Multiracial), Genoa (3% Multiracial), Malta (4.9% Multiracial), and Belvidere (1.9% Multiracial). Kirkland is less Multiracial than neighboring Kingston (5.7% 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.