Mount Zion, IL Demographics

A map of Mount Zion's Population by Race

Mount Zion, Illinois has an estimated population of 5,660, a decrease from the 6,019 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 90.2% White, 4.3% Asian, 2.2% Black, 2.1% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 0.5% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Mount Zion, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Mount Zion has become more 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 Mount Zion, that probability was 16.9% in 2020 and 18.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Mount Zion is ranked the 316th 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). Mount Zion was ranked the 303rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Mount Zion's White Population

5,107 residents of Mount Zion, or 90.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Mount Zion is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Mount Zion ranks 702nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mount Zion's White population has declined by an estimated 6.8%. White residents' share of Mount Zion's population has decreased from 91.0% to 90.2%.

Mount Zion is more White than neighboring Decatur (64.9% White), and Macon (90% White). Mount Zion is less White than neighboring Long Creek (96.3% White), Elwin (100% White), and Dalton City (93.4% White).

Mount Zion's Black Population

125 residents of Mount Zion, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Mount Zion is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Mount Zion ranks 487th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mount Zion's Black population has grown by an estimated 62.3%. Black residents' share of Mount Zion's population has increased from 1.3% to 2.2%.

Mount Zion is more Black than neighboring Long Creek (0.6% Black), Elwin (0% Black), and Macon (1.4% Black). Mount Zion is less Black than neighboring Decatur (23.3% Black), and Dalton City (3.2% Black).

Mount Zion's Asian Population

245 residents of Mount Zion, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Mount Zion is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Mount Zion ranks 264th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mount Zion's Asian population has grown by an estimated 131.1%. Asian residents' share of Mount Zion's population has increased from 1.8% to 4.3%.

Mount Zion is more Asian than neighboring Long Creek (0% Asian), Decatur (1.5% Asian), Elwin (0% Asian), Dalton City (0% Asian), and Macon (0% Asian).

Mount Zion's Hispanic Population

121 residents of Mount Zion, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Mount Zion is significantly lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Mount Zion ranks 1061st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mount Zion's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 19.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Mount Zion's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.1%.

Mount Zion is more Hispanic than neighboring Long Creek (0.3% Hispanic), Elwin (0% Hispanic), Dalton City (0% Hispanic), and Macon (1.6% Hispanic). Mount Zion is less Hispanic than neighboring Decatur (3.3% Hispanic).

Mount Zion's Native American/Other Population

35 residents of Mount Zion, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Mount Zion is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Mount Zion ranks 617th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mount Zion's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 29.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Mount Zion's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Mount Zion is more Native American/Other than neighboring Long Creek (0% Native American/Other), Elwin (0% Native American/Other), Dalton City (0% Native American/Other), and Macon (0% Native American/Other).

Mount Zion's Multiracial Population

27 residents of Mount Zion, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Mount Zion is slightly lower than in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Mount Zion ranks 604th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mount Zion's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 88.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Mount Zion's population has decreased from 3.8% to 0.5%.

Mount Zion is more Multiracial than neighboring Elwin (0% Multiracial). Mount Zion is less Multiracial than neighboring Long Creek (2.7% Multiracial), Decatur (6.4% Multiracial), Dalton City (3.5% Multiracial), and Macon (7% 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.