Makanda, IL Demographics

A map of Makanda's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	470	436	76.8%	79.7%
Asian	86	51	14.1%	9.3%
Multiracial	38	28	6.2%	5.1%
Hispanic	14	7	2.3%	1.3%
Black	4	21	0.7%	3.8%
Native American/Other	0	4	0.0%	0.7%

Makanda, Illinois has an estimated population of 612, a large increase from the 547 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 76.8% White, 14.1% Asian, 6.2% Multiracial, 2.3% Hispanic, 0.7% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Makanda, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Makanda 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 Makanda, that probability was 35.2% in 2020 and 38.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Makanda is ranked the 864th 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). Makanda was ranked the 884th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Makanda's White Population

470 residents of Makanda, or 76.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Makanda is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Makanda ranks 1116th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Makanda's White population has grown by an estimated 7.8%. White residents' share of Makanda's population has decreased from 79.7% to 76.8%.

Makanda is more White than neighboring Cobden (63.5% White), Alto Pass (76.4% White), and Carbondale (54.2% White). Makanda is less White than neighboring Anna (88.4% White), and Jonesboro (84.9% White).

Makanda's Black Population

4 residents of Makanda, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Makanda is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Makanda ranks 255th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Makanda's Black population has declined by an estimated 81.0%. Black residents' share of Makanda's population has decreased from 3.8% to 0.7%.

Makanda is more Black than neighboring Alto Pass (0% Black), and Anna (0.5% Black). Makanda is less Black than neighboring Cobden (1.5% Black), Carbondale (26.3% Black), and Jonesboro (1.1% Black).

Makanda's Asian Population

86 residents of Makanda, or 14.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Makanda is higher than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Makanda ranks 64th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Makanda's Asian population has grown by an estimated 68.6%. Asian residents' share of Makanda's population has increased from 9.3% to 14.1%.

Makanda is more Asian than neighboring Cobden (0.2% Asian), Alto Pass (0% Asian), Carbondale (7.3% Asian), Anna (1.9% Asian), and Jonesboro (0.1% Asian).

Makanda's Hispanic Population

14 residents of Makanda, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Makanda is significantly lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Makanda ranks 1177th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Makanda's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Makanda's population has increased from 1.3% to 2.3%.

Makanda is more Hispanic than neighboring Jonesboro (1.2% Hispanic). Makanda is less Hispanic than neighboring Cobden (31.5% Hispanic), Alto Pass (21% Hispanic), Carbondale (7.1% Hispanic), and Anna (6.7% Hispanic).

Makanda's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Makanda, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Makanda is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Makanda ranks 250th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Makanda's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Makanda's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Makanda is less Native American/Other than neighboring Alto Pass (1.7% Native American/Other), Carbondale (0.6% Native American/Other), and Jonesboro (0.3% Native American/Other).

Makanda's Multiracial Population

38 residents of Makanda, or 6.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Makanda is slightly higher than in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Makanda ranks 238th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Makanda's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 35.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Makanda's population has increased from 5.1% to 6.2%.

Makanda is more Multiracial than neighboring Cobden (3.2% Multiracial), Alto Pass (0.9% Multiracial), Carbondale (4.5% Multiracial), and Anna (2.5% Multiracial). Makanda is less Multiracial than neighboring Jonesboro (12.4% 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.