Leland, IL Demographics

A map of Leland's Population by Race

Leland, Illinois has an estimated population of 1,065, a large increase from the 951 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 90.8% White, 8.0% Hispanic, 1.1% Multiracial, 0.1% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Leland, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Leland has become considerably 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 Leland, that probability was 24.4% in 2020 and 16.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Leland is ranked the 682nd 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). Leland was ranked the 709th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Leland's White Population

967 residents of Leland, or 90.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Leland is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Leland ranks 961st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Leland's White population has grown by an estimated 17.6%. White residents' share of Leland's population has increased from 86.4% to 90.8%.

Leland is more White than neighboring Earlville (87.3% White), Somonauk (89.2% White), Lake Holiday (90.4% White), and Serena (7.7% White). Leland is less White than neighboring Harding (100% White).

Leland's Black Population

0 residents of Leland, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Leland is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Leland ranks 1090th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

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

Leland is less Black than neighboring Somonauk (1% Black), and Lake Holiday (0.7% Black).

Leland's Asian Population

0 residents of Leland, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Leland is lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Leland ranks 702nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

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

Leland is less Asian than neighboring Earlville (0.2% Asian), and Lake Holiday (0.8% Asian).

Leland's Hispanic Population

85 residents of Leland, or 8.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Leland is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Leland ranks 325th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Leland's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 11.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Leland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 8.0%.

Leland is more Hispanic than neighboring Harding (0% Hispanic), Earlville (7.4% Hispanic), Somonauk (5.9% Hispanic), and Lake Holiday (2% Hispanic). Leland is less Hispanic than neighboring Serena (65.4% Hispanic).

Leland's Native American/Other Population

1 residents of Leland, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Leland is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Leland ranks 674th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Leland's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 75.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Leland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Leland is more Native American/Other than neighboring Harding (0% Native American/Other), Earlville (0% Native American/Other), Lake Holiday (0% Native American/Other), and Serena (0% Native American/Other). Leland is less Native American/Other than neighboring Somonauk (1.6% Native American/Other).

Leland's Multiracial Population

12 residents of Leland, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Leland is slightly lower than in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Leland ranks 338th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Leland's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 72.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Leland's population has decreased from 4.6% to 1.1%.

Leland is more Multiracial than neighboring Harding (0% Multiracial). Leland is less Multiracial than neighboring Earlville (5.1% Multiracial), Somonauk (2.4% Multiracial), Lake Holiday (6.2% Multiracial), and Serena (26.9% 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.