Mascoutah, IL Demographics

A map of Mascoutah's Population by Race

Mascoutah, Illinois has an estimated population of 8,816, a less than 1% change from the 8,754 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 77.9% White, 10.0% Hispanic, 5.5% Multiracial, 2.8% Black, 2.2% Asian, and 1.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Mascoutah, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Mascoutah 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 Mascoutah, that probability was 35.4% in 2020 and 37.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Mascoutah is ranked the 246th 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). Mascoutah was ranked the 248th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Mascoutah's White Population

6,864 residents of Mascoutah, or 77.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Mascoutah is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Mascoutah ranks 1115th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mascoutah's White population has declined by an estimated 1.6%. White residents' share of Mascoutah's population has decreased from 79.7% to 77.9%.

Mascoutah is more White than neighboring Scott AFB (63.6% White), Rentchler (0% White), and Lebanon (67.8% White). Mascoutah is less White than neighboring Summerfield (94.8% White), and New Baden (82.5% White).

Mascoutah's Black Population

246 residents of Mascoutah, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Mascoutah is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Mascoutah ranks 195th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mascoutah's Black population has declined by an estimated 53.8%. Black residents' share of Mascoutah's population has decreased from 6.1% to 2.8%.

Mascoutah is more Black than neighboring Rentchler (0% Black), and Summerfield (0% Black). Mascoutah is less Black than neighboring Scott AFB (11.2% Black), Lebanon (17.9% Black), and New Baden (3.6% Black).

Mascoutah's Asian Population

192 residents of Mascoutah, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Mascoutah is slightly lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Mascoutah ranks 278th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mascoutah's Asian population has grown by an estimated 35.2%. Asian residents' share of Mascoutah's population has increased from 1.6% to 2.2%.

Mascoutah is more Asian than neighboring Scott AFB (1.1% Asian), Rentchler (0% Asian), Lebanon (0.7% Asian), Summerfield (0% Asian), and New Baden (0.5% Asian).

Mascoutah's Hispanic Population

886 residents of Mascoutah, or 10.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Mascoutah is lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Mascoutah ranks 489th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mascoutah's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 99.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Mascoutah's population has increased from 5.1% to 10.0%.

Mascoutah is more Hispanic than neighboring Rentchler (0% Hispanic), Lebanon (5.5% Hispanic), and Summerfield (2.4% Hispanic). Mascoutah is less Hispanic than neighboring Scott AFB (15.6% Hispanic), and New Baden (12.7% Hispanic).

Mascoutah's Native American/Other Population

141 residents of Mascoutah, or 1.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Mascoutah is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Mascoutah ranks 137th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mascoutah's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 65.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Mascoutah's population has increased from 1.0% to 1.6%.

Mascoutah is more Native American/Other than neighboring Scott AFB (0% Native American/Other), Rentchler (0% Native American/Other), Lebanon (0.2% Native American/Other), Summerfield (0% Native American/Other), and New Baden (0% Native American/Other).

Mascoutah's Multiracial Population

487 residents of Mascoutah, or 5.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Mascoutah is slightly higher than in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Mascoutah ranks 90th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mascoutah's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 14.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Mascoutah's population has decreased from 6.5% to 5.5%.

Mascoutah is more Multiracial than neighboring Rentchler (0% Multiracial), Summerfield (2.8% Multiracial), and New Baden (0.6% Multiracial). Mascoutah is less Multiracial than neighboring Scott AFB (8.5% Multiracial), and Lebanon (7.9% 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.