Mokena, IL Demographics

A map of Mokena's Population by Race

Mokena, Illinois has an estimated population of 20,021, a less than 1% change from the 19,887 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.9% White, 6.1% Hispanic, 2.1% Multiracial, 1.9% Black, 0.8% Asian, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Mokena, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Mokena 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 Mokena, that probability was 23.6% in 2020 and 20.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Mokena is ranked the 123rd 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). Mokena was ranked the 124th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Mokena's White Population

17,805 residents of Mokena, or 88.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Mokena is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Mokena ranks 933rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mokena's White population has grown by an estimated 2.8%. White residents' share of Mokena's population has increased from 87.1% to 88.9%.

Mokena is more White than neighboring Arbury Hills (70.3% White), Frankfort (75.1% White), Orland Hills (76% White), and Frankfort Square (68.7% White). Mokena is less White than neighboring Marley (100% White).

Mokena's Black Population

383 residents of Mokena, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Mokena is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Mokena ranks 399th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mokena's Black population has grown by an estimated 10.4%. Black residents' share of Mokena's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.9%.

Mokena is more Black than neighboring Arbury Hills (0% Black), and Marley (0% Black). Mokena is less Black than neighboring Frankfort (10.2% Black), Orland Hills (7.3% Black), and Frankfort Square (5.5% Black).

Mokena's Asian Population

170 residents of Mokena, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Mokena is lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Mokena ranks 241st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mokena's Asian population has declined by an estimated 57.3%. Asian residents' share of Mokena's population has decreased from 2.0% to 0.8%.

Mokena is more Asian than neighboring Arbury Hills (0% Asian), and Marley (0% Asian). Mokena is less Asian than neighboring Frankfort (2.6% Asian), Orland Hills (2.6% Asian), and Frankfort Square (2.7% Asian).

Mokena's Hispanic Population

1,217 residents of Mokena, or 6.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Mokena is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Mokena ranks 401st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mokena's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 7.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Mokena's population has decreased from 6.6% to 6.1%.

Mokena is more Hispanic than neighboring Marley (0% Hispanic). Mokena is less Hispanic than neighboring Arbury Hills (27.6% Hispanic), Frankfort (7% Hispanic), Orland Hills (11.8% Hispanic), and Frankfort Square (11.5% Hispanic).

Mokena's Native American/Other Population

26 residents of Mokena, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Mokena is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Mokena ranks 1014th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mokena's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 36.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Mokena's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Mokena is more Native American/Other than neighboring Arbury Hills (0% Native American/Other), Marley (0% Native American/Other), Frankfort (0% Native American/Other), and Orland Hills (0% Native American/Other). Mokena is less Native American/Other than neighboring Frankfort Square (1.1% Native American/Other).

Mokena's Multiracial Population

420 residents of Mokena, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Mokena is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Mokena ranks 1153rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mokena's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 10.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Mokena's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.1%.

Mokena is more Multiracial than neighboring Arbury Hills (2% Multiracial), and Marley (0% Multiracial). Mokena is less Multiracial than neighboring Frankfort (5.1% Multiracial), Orland Hills (2.3% Multiracial), and Frankfort Square (10.5% 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.