Maywood, IL Demographics

A map of Maywood's Population by Race

Maywood, Illinois has an estimated population of 23,201, a slight decrease from the 23,512 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 55.1% Black, 36.9% Hispanic, 4.5% White, 1.9% Multiracial, 1.3% Asian, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Maywood, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Maywood has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Maywood, that probability was 51.8% in 2020 and 55.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Maywood is ranked the 103rd 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). Maywood was ranked the 101st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Maywood's White Population

1,049 residents of Maywood, or 4.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Maywood is significantly lower than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Maywood ranks 1454th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Maywood's White population has grown by an estimated 45.3%. White residents' share of Maywood's population has increased from 3.1% to 4.5%.

Maywood is more White than neighboring Bellwood (2.6% White). Maywood is less White than neighboring Broadview (9.3% White), River Forest (77.8% White), Melrose Park (15.8% White), and Forest Park (51% White).

Maywood's Black Population

12,774 residents of Maywood, or 55.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Maywood is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Maywood ranks 36th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Maywood's Black population has declined by an estimated 10.0%. Black residents' share of Maywood's population has decreased from 60.4% to 55.1%.

Maywood is more Black than neighboring River Forest (4.9% Black), Melrose Park (5.1% Black), and Forest Park (24% Black). Maywood is less Black than neighboring Broadview (59.5% Black), and Bellwood (67.6% Black).

Maywood's Asian Population

306 residents of Maywood, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Maywood is slightly lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Maywood ranks 662nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Maywood's Asian population has grown by an estimated 178.2%. Asian residents' share of Maywood's population has increased from 0.5% to 1.3%.

Maywood is more Asian than neighboring Melrose Park (1.1% Asian), and Bellwood (1% Asian). Maywood is less Asian than neighboring Broadview (1.9% Asian), River Forest (5.5% Asian), and Forest Park (8.8% Asian).

Maywood's Hispanic Population

8,562 residents of Maywood, or 36.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Maywood is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Maywood ranks 59th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Maywood's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 7.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Maywood's population has increased from 34.0% to 36.9%.

Maywood is more Hispanic than neighboring Broadview (23.6% Hispanic), River Forest (6.9% Hispanic), Forest Park (12.4% Hispanic), and Bellwood (27% Hispanic). Maywood is less Hispanic than neighboring Melrose Park (77% Hispanic).

Maywood's Native American/Other Population

68 residents of Maywood, 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 Maywood is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Maywood ranks 791st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Maywood's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 19.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Maywood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Maywood is more Native American/Other than neighboring Broadview (0.1% Native American/Other), River Forest (0% Native American/Other), and Bellwood (0.2% Native American/Other). Maywood is less Native American/Other than neighboring Forest Park (1% Native American/Other).

Maywood's Multiracial Population

442 residents of Maywood, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Maywood is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Maywood ranks 1316th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Maywood's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 10.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Maywood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.9%.

Maywood is more Multiracial than neighboring Melrose Park (0.7% Multiracial), and Bellwood (1.5% Multiracial). Maywood is less Multiracial than neighboring Broadview (5.6% Multiracial), River Forest (4.9% Multiracial), and Forest Park (2.8% 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.