Otterville, IL Demographics

A map of Otterville's Population by Race

Otterville, Illinois has an estimated population of 126, a dramatic increase from the 87 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 96.8% White, 2.4% Native American/Other, 0.8% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of Otterville, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Otterville has become considerably 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 Otterville, that probability was 13.1% in 2020 and 6.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Otterville is ranked the 1303rd 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). Otterville was ranked the 1386th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Otterville's White Population

122 residents of Otterville, or 96.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Otterville is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Otterville ranks 457th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Otterville's White population has grown by an estimated 50.6%. White residents' share of Otterville's population has increased from 93.1% to 96.8%.

Otterville is more White than neighboring Grafton (88% White), Jerseyville (95.4% White), Elsah (66.5% White), Fieldon (95.5% White), and Portage Des Sioux (82.1% White).

Otterville's Black Population

0 residents of Otterville, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Otterville is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Otterville ranks 1104th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Otterville's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Otterville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Otterville is less Black than neighboring Jerseyville (0.2% Black), Elsah (9.7% Black), and Portage Des Sioux (2.1% Black).

Otterville's Asian Population

0 residents of Otterville, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Otterville is lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Otterville ranks 160th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Otterville's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Otterville's population has decreased from 3.4% to 0.0%.

Otterville is less Asian than neighboring Jerseyville (0.5% Asian), Elsah (11.3% Asian), Fieldon (3% Asian), and Portage Des Sioux (0.6% Asian).

Otterville's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Otterville, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Otterville is significantly lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Otterville ranks 1208th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Otterville's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Otterville's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.0%.

Otterville is less Hispanic than neighboring Grafton (1.4% Hispanic), Jerseyville (2% Hispanic), Elsah (10.6% Hispanic), and Portage Des Sioux (13.5% Hispanic).

Otterville's Native American/Other Population

3 residents of Otterville, or 2.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Otterville is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Otterville ranks 1139th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Otterville's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 3. Native American/Other residents' share of Otterville's population has increased from 0.0% to 2.4%.

Otterville is more Native American/Other than neighboring Grafton (0.1% Native American/Other), Jerseyville (0.2% Native American/Other), Elsah (1.4% Native American/Other), Fieldon (0% Native American/Other), and Portage Des Sioux (0% Native American/Other).

Otterville's Multiracial Population

1 residents of Otterville, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Otterville is slightly lower than in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Otterville ranks 1172nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Otterville's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Otterville's population has decreased from 2.3% to 0.8%.

Otterville is more Multiracial than neighboring Elsah (0.4% Multiracial). Otterville is less Multiracial than neighboring Grafton (10.5% Multiracial), Jerseyville (1.6% Multiracial), Fieldon (1.5% Multiracial), and Portage Des Sioux (1.8% 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.