Midlothian, IL Demographics

A map of Midlothian's Population by Race

Midlothian, Illinois has an estimated population of 13,948, a slight decrease from the 14,325 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 46.0% White, 36.0% Hispanic, 9.3% Black, 4.3% Multiracial, 2.9% Asian, and 1.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Midlothian, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Midlothian has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more 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 Midlothian, that probability was 63.2% in 2020 and 64.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Midlothian is ranked the 178th 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). Midlothian was ranked the 172nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Midlothian's White Population

6,421 residents of Midlothian, or 46.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Midlothian is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Midlothian ranks 1354th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Midlothian's White population has declined by an estimated 9.7%. White residents' share of Midlothian's population has decreased from 49.6% to 46.0%.

Midlothian is more White than neighboring Robbins (5% White), Posen (14.6% White), and Markham (9.2% White). Midlothian is less White than neighboring Crestwood (61% White), and Oak Forest (64.8% White).

Midlothian's Black Population

1,304 residents of Midlothian, or 9.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Midlothian is slightly lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Midlothian ranks 118th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Midlothian's Black population has declined by an estimated 30.6%. Black residents' share of Midlothian's population has decreased from 13.1% to 9.3%.

Midlothian is more Black than neighboring Oak Forest (7.8% Black). Midlothian is less Black than neighboring Robbins (78.4% Black), Crestwood (16.3% Black), Posen (15.6% Black), and Markham (70.4% Black).

Midlothian's Asian Population

404 residents of Midlothian, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Midlothian is slightly lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Midlothian ranks 308th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Midlothian's Asian population has grown by an estimated 106.1%. Asian residents' share of Midlothian's population has increased from 1.4% to 2.9%.

Midlothian is more Asian than neighboring Robbins (0% Asian), Crestwood (1.1% Asian), Posen (0% Asian), and Markham (0.4% Asian). Midlothian is less Asian than neighboring Oak Forest (5.8% Asian).

Midlothian's Hispanic Population

5,025 residents of Midlothian, or 36.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Midlothian is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Midlothian ranks 66th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Midlothian's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 9.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Midlothian's population has increased from 32.1% to 36.0%.

Midlothian is more Hispanic than neighboring Robbins (14.1% Hispanic), Crestwood (13.4% Hispanic), Oak Forest (18.4% Hispanic), and Markham (17.8% Hispanic). Midlothian is less Hispanic than neighboring Posen (68.7% Hispanic).

Midlothian's Native American/Other Population

188 residents of Midlothian, or 1.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Midlothian is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Midlothian ranks 738th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Midlothian's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 241.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Midlothian's population has increased from 0.4% to 1.3%.

Midlothian is more Native American/Other than neighboring Robbins (0.6% Native American/Other), Crestwood (0% Native American/Other), Oak Forest (0.1% Native American/Other), Posen (0% Native American/Other), and Markham (0% Native American/Other).

Midlothian's Multiracial Population

606 residents of Midlothian, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Midlothian is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Midlothian ranks 781st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Midlothian's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 25.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Midlothian's population has increased from 3.4% to 4.3%.

Midlothian is more Multiracial than neighboring Robbins (1.9% Multiracial), Oak Forest (3.1% Multiracial), Posen (1.1% Multiracial), and Markham (2.1% Multiracial). Midlothian is less Multiracial than neighboring Crestwood (8.2% 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.