McLeansboro, IL Demographics

A map of McLeansboro's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,519	2,497	94.2%	93.3%
Multiracial	85	83	3.2%	3.1%
Native American/Other	20	11	0.7%	0.4%
Black	17	24	0.6%	0.9%
Asian	17	7	0.6%	0.3%
Hispanic	17	53	0.6%	2.0%

McLeansboro, Illinois has an estimated population of 2,675, a less than 1% change from the 2,675 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 94.2% White, 3.2% Multiracial, 0.7% Native American/Other, 0.6% Black, 0.6% Asian, and 0.6% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of McLeansboro, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

McLeansboro has become 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 McLeansboro, that probability was 12.7% in 2020 and 11.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

McLeansboro is ranked the 448th 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). McLeansboro was ranked the 453rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

McLeansboro's White Population

2,519 residents of McLeansboro, or 94.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in McLeansboro is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. McLeansboro ranks 420th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, McLeansboro's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of McLeansboro's population has increased from 93.3% to 94.2%.

McLeansboro is more White than neighboring Broughton (88.8% White), and Enfield (89.6% White). McLeansboro is less White than neighboring Belle Prairie City (100% White), Macedonia (96.8% White), and Dahlgren (98.8% White).

McLeansboro's Black Population

17 residents of McLeansboro, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in McLeansboro is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. McLeansboro ranks 619th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, McLeansboro's Black population has declined by an estimated 29.2%. Black residents' share of McLeansboro's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

McLeansboro is more Black than neighboring Belle Prairie City (0% Black), Macedonia (0% Black), Broughton (0% Black), Dahlgren (0% Black), and Enfield (0% Black).

McLeansboro's Asian Population

17 residents of McLeansboro, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in McLeansboro is lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. McLeansboro ranks 857th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, McLeansboro's Asian population has grown by an estimated 142.9%. Asian residents' share of McLeansboro's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

McLeansboro is more Asian than neighboring Belle Prairie City (0% Asian), Macedonia (0% Asian), Broughton (0% Asian), and Enfield (0% Asian). McLeansboro is less Asian than neighboring Dahlgren (1.2% Asian).

McLeansboro's Hispanic Population

17 residents of McLeansboro, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in McLeansboro is significantly lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. McLeansboro ranks 964th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, McLeansboro's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 67.9%. Hispanic residents' share of McLeansboro's population has decreased from 2.0% to 0.6%.

McLeansboro is more Hispanic than neighboring Belle Prairie City (0% Hispanic), Macedonia (0% Hispanic), Broughton (0% Hispanic), and Dahlgren (0% Hispanic). McLeansboro is less Hispanic than neighboring Enfield (7% Hispanic).

McLeansboro's Native American/Other Population

20 residents of McLeansboro, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in McLeansboro is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. McLeansboro ranks 694th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, McLeansboro's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 81.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of McLeansboro's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

McLeansboro is more Native American/Other than neighboring Belle Prairie City (0% Native American/Other), Dahlgren (0% Native American/Other), and Enfield (0.4% Native American/Other). McLeansboro is less Native American/Other than neighboring Macedonia (3.2% Native American/Other), and Broughton (8.7% Native American/Other).

McLeansboro's Multiracial Population

85 residents of McLeansboro, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in McLeansboro is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. McLeansboro ranks 884th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, McLeansboro's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 2.4%. Multiracial residents' share of McLeansboro's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.2%.

McLeansboro is more Multiracial than neighboring Belle Prairie City (0% Multiracial), Macedonia (0% Multiracial), Broughton (2.4% Multiracial), Dahlgren (0% Multiracial), and Enfield (3.1% 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.