Lombard, IL Demographics

A map of Lombard's Population by Race

Lombard, Illinois has an estimated population of 43,619, a slight decrease from the 44,476 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 66.0% White, 14.4% Hispanic, 10.7% Asian, 5.1% Black, 3.6% Multiracial, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Lombard, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Lombard 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 Lombard, that probability was 49.9% in 2020 and 52.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Lombard is ranked the 34th 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). Lombard was ranked the 34th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Lombard's White Population

28,786 residents of Lombard, or 66.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Lombard is higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Lombard ranks 1246th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lombard's White population has declined by an estimated 5.6%. White residents' share of Lombard's population has decreased from 68.6% to 66.0%.

Lombard is more White than neighboring Villa Park (63.9% White), Oakbrook Terrace (57.2% White), Addison (40.8% White), and Oak Brook (59.3% White). Lombard is less White than neighboring Glen Ellyn (75.1% White).

Lombard's Black Population

2,216 residents of Lombard, or 5.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Lombard is lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Lombard ranks 226th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lombard's Black population has grown by an estimated 10.0%. Black residents' share of Lombard's population has increased from 4.5% to 5.1%.

Lombard is more Black than neighboring Villa Park (3.5% Black), Glen Ellyn (3% Black), Addison (3.2% Black), and Oak Brook (0.3% Black). Lombard is less Black than neighboring Oakbrook Terrace (20.3% Black).

Lombard's Asian Population

4,659 residents of Lombard, or 10.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Lombard is slightly higher than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Lombard ranks 40th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lombard's Asian population has declined by an estimated 20.0%. Asian residents' share of Lombard's population has decreased from 13.1% to 10.7%.

Lombard is more Asian than neighboring Villa Park (3.3% Asian), and Addison (8.6% Asian). Lombard is less Asian than neighboring Glen Ellyn (10.9% Asian), Oakbrook Terrace (10.8% Asian), and Oak Brook (32.7% Asian).

Lombard's Hispanic Population

6,264 residents of Lombard, or 14.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Lombard is slightly lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Lombard ranks 252nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lombard's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 38.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Lombard's population has increased from 10.2% to 14.4%.

Lombard is more Hispanic than neighboring Glen Ellyn (6.9% Hispanic), Oakbrook Terrace (8.5% Hispanic), and Oak Brook (5.7% Hispanic). Lombard is less Hispanic than neighboring Villa Park (24.9% Hispanic), and Addison (46% Hispanic).

Lombard's Native American/Other Population

131 residents of Lombard, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Lombard is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Lombard ranks 641st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lombard's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 32.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Lombard's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Lombard is more Native American/Other than neighboring Villa Park (0% Native American/Other), Oakbrook Terrace (0% Native American/Other), and Addison (0.1% Native American/Other). Lombard is less Native American/Other than neighboring Glen Ellyn (0.5% Native American/Other).

Lombard's Multiracial Population

1,563 residents of Lombard, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Lombard is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Lombard ranks 848th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lombard's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 9.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Lombard's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.6%.

Lombard is more Multiracial than neighboring Oakbrook Terrace (3.1% Multiracial), Addison (1.2% Multiracial), and Oak Brook (1.6% Multiracial). Lombard is less Multiracial than neighboring Villa Park (4.4% 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.