Monee, IL Demographics

A map of Monee's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,579	2,928	50.5%	57.1%
Black	1,826	1,350	35.7%	26.3%
Hispanic	526	539	10.3%	10.5%
Multiracial	81	171	1.6%	3.3%
Native American/Other	54	22	1.1%	0.4%
Asian	42	118	0.8%	2.3%

Monee, Illinois has an estimated population of 5,108, a less than 1% change from the 5,128 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 50.5% White, 35.7% Black, 10.3% Hispanic, 1.6% Multiracial, 1.1% Native American/Other, and 0.8% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Monee, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Monee has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is about as diverse as Illinois overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Monee, that probability was 59.2% in 2020 and 60.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Monee is ranked the 332nd 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). Monee was ranked the 329th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Monee's White Population

2,579 residents of Monee, or 50.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Monee is lower than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Monee ranks 1316th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monee's White population has declined by an estimated 11.9%. White residents' share of Monee's population has decreased from 57.1% to 50.5%.

Monee is more White than neighboring University Park (8.4% White), Richton Park (8.8% White), Park Forest (19.7% White), and Matteson (10.3% White). Monee is less White than neighboring Peotone (91.6% White).

Monee's Black Population

1,826 residents of Monee, or 35.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Monee is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Monee ranks 70th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monee's Black population has grown by an estimated 35.3%. Black residents' share of Monee's population has increased from 26.3% to 35.7%.

Monee is more Black than neighboring Peotone (0% Black). Monee is less Black than neighboring University Park (81.8% Black), Richton Park (87.6% Black), Park Forest (67.4% Black), and Matteson (79.8% Black).

Monee's Asian Population

42 residents of Monee, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Monee is lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Monee ranks 216th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monee's Asian population has declined by an estimated 64.4%. Asian residents' share of Monee's population has decreased from 2.3% to 0.8%.

Monee is more Asian than neighboring University Park (0.1% Asian), Richton Park (0.4% Asian), and Park Forest (0.3% Asian). Monee is less Asian than neighboring Matteson (2.4% Asian), and Peotone (1.2% Asian).

Monee's Hispanic Population

526 residents of Monee, or 10.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Monee is lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Monee ranks 243rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monee's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 2.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Monee's population has remained roughly unchanged at 10.3%.

Monee is more Hispanic than neighboring University Park (5.9% Hispanic), Richton Park (1.2% Hispanic), Park Forest (9.7% Hispanic), Matteson (3.6% Hispanic), and Peotone (6.1% Hispanic).

Monee's Native American/Other Population

54 residents of Monee, or 1.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Monee is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Monee ranks 657th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monee's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 145.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Monee's population has increased from 0.4% to 1.1%.

Monee is more Native American/Other than neighboring University Park (0% Native American/Other), Richton Park (1% Native American/Other), Park Forest (0.2% Native American/Other), Matteson (0% Native American/Other), and Peotone (0.3% Native American/Other).

Monee's Multiracial Population

81 residents of Monee, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Monee is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Monee ranks 791st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monee's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 52.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Monee's population has decreased from 3.3% to 1.6%.

Monee is more Multiracial than neighboring Richton Park (1% Multiracial), and Peotone (0.8% Multiracial). Monee is less Multiracial than neighboring University Park (3.9% Multiracial), Park Forest (2.7% Multiracial), and Matteson (3.9% 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.