Lewistown, IL Demographics

A map of Lewistown's Population by Race

Lewistown, Illinois has an estimated population of 1,781, a large decrease from the 2,041 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 92.3% White, 3.6% Asian, 1.9% Multiracial, 1.3% Hispanic, 0.8% Black, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Lewistown, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Lewistown has become 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 Lewistown, that probability was 10.3% in 2020 and 14.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Lewistown is ranked the 535th 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). Lewistown was ranked the 497th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Lewistown's White Population

1,644 residents of Lewistown, or 92.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Lewistown is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Lewistown ranks 231st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lewistown's White population has declined by an estimated 14.9%. White residents' share of Lewistown's population has decreased from 94.7% to 92.3%.

Lewistown is more White than neighboring Cuba (90.6% White), and Havana (88.8% White). Lewistown is less White than neighboring Bryant (94.4% White), St. David (95.3% White), and Liverpool (95.7% White).

Lewistown's Black Population

15 residents of Lewistown, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Lewistown is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Lewistown ranks 949th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lewistown's Black population has grown by an estimated 114.3%. Black residents' share of Lewistown's population has increased from 0.3% to 0.8%.

Lewistown is more Black than neighboring Bryant (0% Black), St. David (0% Black), and Liverpool (0% Black). Lewistown is less Black than neighboring Cuba (2.9% Black), and Havana (1.1% Black).

Lewistown's Asian Population

64 residents of Lewistown, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Lewistown is slightly lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Lewistown ranks 1026th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lewistown's Asian population has grown by an estimated 6300.0%. Asian residents' share of Lewistown's population has increased from 0.0% to 3.6%.

Lewistown is more Asian than neighboring Bryant (0% Asian), Cuba (0% Asian), St. David (1.6% Asian), Havana (0.9% Asian), and Liverpool (0% Asian).

Lewistown's Hispanic Population

24 residents of Lewistown, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Lewistown is significantly lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Lewistown ranks 1229th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lewistown's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 9.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Lewistown's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.3%.

Lewistown is more Hispanic than neighboring Bryant (0% Hispanic). Lewistown is less Hispanic than neighboring Cuba (1.8% Hispanic), St. David (1.6% Hispanic), Havana (1.4% Hispanic), and Liverpool (2.9% Hispanic).

Lewistown's Native American/Other Population

1 residents of Lewistown, 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 Lewistown is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Lewistown ranks 321st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lewistown's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 92.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Lewistown's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.1%.

Lewistown is more Native American/Other than neighboring Cuba (0% Native American/Other), St. David (0% Native American/Other), and Liverpool (0% Native American/Other). Lewistown is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bryant (3.1% Native American/Other), and Havana (0.2% Native American/Other).

Lewistown's Multiracial Population

33 residents of Lewistown, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Lewistown is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Lewistown ranks 837th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lewistown's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Lewistown's population has decreased from 3.2% to 1.9%.

Lewistown is more Multiracial than neighboring St. David (1.6% Multiracial), and Liverpool (1.4% Multiracial). Lewistown is less Multiracial than neighboring Bryant (2.5% Multiracial), Cuba (4.7% Multiracial), and Havana (7.7% 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.