Northlake, IL Demographics

A map of Northlake's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	7,765	7,922	62.1%	61.7%
White	3,682	3,895	29.4%	30.3%
Black	471	430	3.8%	3.3%
Asian	387	361	3.1%	2.8%
Multiracial	193	197	1.5%	1.5%
Native American/Other	15	35	0.1%	0.3%

Northlake, Illinois has an estimated population of 12,513, a slight decrease from the 12,840 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 62.1% Hispanic, 29.4% White, 3.8% Black, 3.1% Asian, 1.5% Multiracial, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Northlake, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Northlake is about as racially diverse as it was in 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 Northlake, that probability was 52.5% in 2020 and 52.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Northlake is ranked the 190th 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). Northlake was ranked the 187th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Northlake's White Population

3,682 residents of Northlake, or 29.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Northlake is significantly lower than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Northlake ranks 1406th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northlake's White population has declined by an estimated 5.5%. White residents' share of Northlake's population has decreased from 30.3% to 29.4%.

Northlake is more White than neighboring Berkeley (21.3% White), Stone Park (4.5% White), and Bellwood (2.6% White). Northlake is less White than neighboring Franklin Park (33.5% White), and Elmhurst (76% White).

Northlake's Black Population

471 residents of Northlake, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Northlake is lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Northlake ranks 272nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northlake's Black population has grown by an estimated 9.5%. Black residents' share of Northlake's population has increased from 3.3% to 3.8%.

Northlake is more Black than neighboring Stone Park (1.5% Black), Franklin Park (0.7% Black), and Elmhurst (1.8% Black). Northlake is less Black than neighboring Berkeley (26.2% Black), and Bellwood (67.6% Black).

Northlake's Asian Population

387 residents of Northlake, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Northlake is slightly lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Northlake ranks 187th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northlake's Asian population has grown by an estimated 7.2%. Asian residents' share of Northlake's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.1%.

Northlake is more Asian than neighboring Berkeley (2.6% Asian), Stone Park (0.6% Asian), Franklin Park (2.3% Asian), and Bellwood (1% Asian). Northlake is less Asian than neighboring Elmhurst (7.8% Asian).

Northlake's Hispanic Population

7,765 residents of Northlake, or 62.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Northlake is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Northlake ranks 10th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northlake's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 2.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Northlake's population has remained roughly unchanged at 62.1%.

Northlake is more Hispanic than neighboring Berkeley (49.1% Hispanic), Elmhurst (10.4% Hispanic), and Bellwood (27% Hispanic). Northlake is less Hispanic than neighboring Stone Park (92.7% Hispanic), and Franklin Park (62.2% Hispanic).

Northlake's Native American/Other Population

15 residents of Northlake, 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 Northlake is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Northlake ranks 922nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northlake's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 57.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Northlake's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Northlake is more Native American/Other than neighboring Stone Park (0% Native American/Other), and Franklin Park (0% Native American/Other). Northlake is less Native American/Other than neighboring Berkeley (0.6% Native American/Other), Elmhurst (0.2% Native American/Other), and Bellwood (0.2% Native American/Other).

Northlake's Multiracial Population

193 residents of Northlake, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Northlake is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Northlake ranks 1341st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northlake's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 2.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Northlake's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.5%.

Northlake is more Multiracial than neighboring Berkeley (0.2% Multiracial), Stone Park (0.8% Multiracial), and Franklin Park (1.3% Multiracial). Northlake is less Multiracial than neighboring Elmhurst (3.7% 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.