Libertyville, IL Demographics

A map of Libertyville's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	16,554	17,061	80.7%	82.9%
Hispanic	1,781	1,186	8.7%	5.8%
Asian	957	1,238	4.7%	6.0%
Multiracial	950	759	4.6%	3.7%
Black	200	262	1.0%	1.3%
Native American/Other	83	73	0.4%	0.4%

Libertyville, Illinois has an estimated population of 20,525, a less than 1% change from the 20,579 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 80.7% White, 8.7% Hispanic, 4.7% Asian, 4.6% Multiracial, 1.0% Black, and 0.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Libertyville, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Libertyville 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 Libertyville, that probability was 30.4% in 2020 and 33.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Libertyville is ranked the 121st 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). Libertyville was ranked the 118th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Libertyville's White Population

16,554 residents of Libertyville, or 80.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Libertyville is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Libertyville ranks 1058th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Libertyville's White population has declined by an estimated 3.0%. White residents' share of Libertyville's population has decreased from 82.9% to 80.7%.

Libertyville is more White than neighboring Mundelein (48.5% White), Vernon Hills (57.9% White), Green Oaks (74.1% White), and Indian Creek (48.3% White). Libertyville is less White than neighboring Mettawa (84.3% White).

Libertyville's Black Population

200 residents of Libertyville, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Libertyville is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Libertyville ranks 493rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Libertyville's Black population has declined by an estimated 23.7%. Black residents' share of Libertyville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Libertyville is more Black than neighboring Mettawa (0% Black). Libertyville is less Black than neighboring Mundelein (3.1% Black), Vernon Hills (1.9% Black), Green Oaks (1.4% Black), and Indian Creek (2.1% Black).

Libertyville's Asian Population

957 residents of Libertyville, or 4.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Libertyville is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Libertyville ranks 101st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Libertyville's Asian population has declined by an estimated 22.7%. Asian residents' share of Libertyville's population has decreased from 6.0% to 4.7%.

Libertyville is less Asian than neighboring Mundelein (10.1% Asian), Vernon Hills (24.6% Asian), Green Oaks (9.4% Asian), Indian Creek (44.4% Asian), and Mettawa (10.1% Asian).

Libertyville's Hispanic Population

1,781 residents of Libertyville, or 8.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Libertyville is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Libertyville ranks 448th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Libertyville's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 50.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Libertyville's population has increased from 5.8% to 8.7%.

Libertyville is more Hispanic than neighboring Indian Creek (1.1% Hispanic), and Mettawa (4.1% Hispanic). Libertyville is less Hispanic than neighboring Mundelein (34.6% Hispanic), Vernon Hills (11.5% Hispanic), and Green Oaks (10.7% Hispanic).

Libertyville's Native American/Other Population

83 residents of Libertyville, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Libertyville is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Libertyville ranks 796th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Libertyville's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 13.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Libertyville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Libertyville is more Native American/Other than neighboring Mettawa (0% Native American/Other). Libertyville is less Native American/Other than neighboring Mundelein (0.6% Native American/Other), and Indian Creek (3.4% Native American/Other).

Libertyville's Multiracial Population

950 residents of Libertyville, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Libertyville is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Libertyville ranks 639th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Libertyville's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 25.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Libertyville's population has increased from 3.7% to 4.6%.

Libertyville is more Multiracial than neighboring Mundelein (3.1% Multiracial), Vernon Hills (3.7% Multiracial), Green Oaks (4% Multiracial), Indian Creek (0.7% Multiracial), and Mettawa (1.5% 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.