Palatine, IL Demographics

A map of Palatine's Population by Race

Palatine, Illinois has an estimated population of 66,293, a slight decrease from the 67,908 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 60.7% White, 19.2% Hispanic, 12.5% Asian, 4.5% Black, 2.7% Multiracial, and 0.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Palatine, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Palatine has become slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Palatine, that probability was 56.7% in 2020 and 57.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Palatine is ranked the 18th 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). Palatine was ranked the 18th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Palatine's White Population

40,229 residents of Palatine, or 60.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Palatine is slightly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Palatine ranks 1299th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Palatine's White population has declined by an estimated 3.5%. White residents' share of Palatine's population has decreased from 61.4% to 60.7%.

Palatine is more White than neighboring Rolling Meadows (50.9% White). Palatine is less White than neighboring Inverness (76.4% White), Deer Park (79.6% White), Arlington Heights (75% White), and Kildeer (71.4% White).

Palatine's Black Population

2,977 residents of Palatine, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Palatine is lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Palatine ranks 292nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Palatine's Black population has grown by an estimated 47.1%. Black residents' share of Palatine's population has increased from 3.0% to 4.5%.

Palatine is more Black than neighboring Rolling Meadows (2.6% Black), Inverness (0.7% Black), Deer Park (0% Black), Arlington Heights (2.3% Black), and Kildeer (0% Black).

Palatine's Asian Population

8,318 residents of Palatine, or 12.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Palatine is higher than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Palatine ranks 43rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Palatine's Asian population has declined by an estimated 5.0%. Asian residents' share of Palatine's population has remained roughly unchanged at 12.5%.

Palatine is more Asian than neighboring Deer Park (8% Asian), and Arlington Heights (10.4% Asian). Palatine is less Asian than neighboring Rolling Meadows (14.3% Asian), Inverness (20% Asian), and Kildeer (19.9% Asian).

Palatine's Hispanic Population

12,703 residents of Palatine, or 19.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Palatine is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Palatine ranks 113th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Palatine's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 4.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Palatine's population has remained roughly unchanged at 19.2%.

Palatine is more Hispanic than neighboring Inverness (0.7% Hispanic), Deer Park (3.3% Hispanic), Arlington Heights (8.5% Hispanic), and Kildeer (5.6% Hispanic). Palatine is less Hispanic than neighboring Rolling Meadows (29.2% Hispanic).

Palatine's Native American/Other Population

256 residents of Palatine, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Palatine is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Palatine ranks 665th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Palatine's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 11.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Palatine's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Palatine is more Native American/Other than neighboring Rolling Meadows (0.3% Native American/Other), Deer Park (0.2% Native American/Other), and Kildeer (0% Native American/Other). Palatine is less Native American/Other than neighboring Inverness (0.7% Native American/Other).

Palatine's Multiracial Population

1,810 residents of Palatine, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Palatine is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Palatine ranks 1027th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Palatine's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 2.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Palatine's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.7%.

Palatine is more Multiracial than neighboring Inverness (1.6% Multiracial). Palatine is less Multiracial than neighboring Deer Park (8.9% Multiracial), Arlington Heights (3.3% Multiracial), and Kildeer (3.1% 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.