Long Grove, IL Demographics
A map of Long Grove's Population by Race
Long Grove, Illinois has an estimated population of 8,305, a less than 1% change from the 8,366 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 75.6% White, 12.3% Asian, 4.9% Multiracial, 4.0% Hispanic, 3.1% Black, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Long Grove, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Long Grove 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 Long Grove, that probability was 46.6% in 2020 and 40.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Long Grove is ranked the 259th 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). Long Grove was ranked the 255th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Long Grove's White Population
6,276 residents of Long Grove, or 75.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Long Grove is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Long Grove ranks 1236th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Long Grove's White population has grown by an estimated 7.0%. White residents' share of Long Grove's population has increased from 70.1% to 75.6%.
Long Grove is more White than neighboring Indian Creek (48.3% White), Kildeer (71.4% White), Forest Lake (74.5% White), Buffalo Grove (58.2% White), and Vernon Hills (57.9% White).
Long Grove's Black Population
259 residents of Long Grove, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Long Grove is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Long Grove ranks 428th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Long Grove's Black population has grown by an estimated 93.3%. Black residents' share of Long Grove's population has increased from 1.6% to 3.1%.
Long Grove is more Black than neighboring Indian Creek (2.1% Black), Kildeer (0% Black), Forest Lake (0% Black), and Vernon Hills (1.9% Black). Long Grove is less Black than neighboring Buffalo Grove (3.4% Black).
Long Grove's Asian Population
1,024 residents of Long Grove, or 12.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Long Grove is higher than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Long Grove ranks 13th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Long Grove's Asian population has declined by an estimated 37.6%. Asian residents' share of Long Grove's population has decreased from 19.6% to 12.3%.
Long Grove is more Asian than neighboring Forest Lake (4.5% Asian). Long Grove is less Asian than neighboring Indian Creek (44.4% Asian), Kildeer (19.9% Asian), Buffalo Grove (29.7% Asian), and Vernon Hills (24.6% Asian).
Long Grove's Hispanic Population
334 residents of Long Grove, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Long Grove is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Long Grove ranks 483rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Long Grove's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 22.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Long Grove's population has decreased from 5.1% to 4.0%.
Long Grove is more Hispanic than neighboring Indian Creek (1.1% Hispanic). Long Grove is less Hispanic than neighboring Kildeer (5.6% Hispanic), Forest Lake (21% Hispanic), Buffalo Grove (5.8% Hispanic), and Vernon Hills (11.5% Hispanic).
Long Grove's Native American/Other Population
9 residents of Long Grove, 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 Long Grove is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Long Grove ranks 782nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Long Grove's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 70.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Long Grove's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.
Long Grove is more Native American/Other than neighboring Kildeer (0% Native American/Other), and Forest Lake (0% Native American/Other). Long Grove is less Native American/Other than neighboring Indian Creek (3.4% Native American/Other), Buffalo Grove (0.7% Native American/Other), and Vernon Hills (0.4% Native American/Other).
Long Grove's Multiracial Population
403 residents of Long Grove, or 4.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Long Grove is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Long Grove ranks 858th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Long Grove's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 52.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Long Grove's population has increased from 3.2% to 4.9%.
Long Grove is more Multiracial than neighboring Indian Creek (0.7% Multiracial), Kildeer (3.1% Multiracial), Forest Lake (0% Multiracial), Buffalo Grove (2.3% Multiracial), and Vernon Hills (3.7% 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.