Pana, IL Demographics

A map of Pana's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	4,786	4,943	91.7%	95.1%
Hispanic	225	49	4.3%	0.9%
Multiracial	88	147	1.7%	2.8%
Asian	78	29	1.5%	0.6%
Black	20	20	0.4%	0.4%
Native American/Other	20	11	0.4%	0.2%

Pana, Illinois has an estimated population of 5,217, a less than 1% change from the 5,199 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 91.7% White, 4.3% Hispanic, 1.7% Multiracial, 1.5% Asian, 0.4% Black, and 0.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Pana, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Pana has become considerably 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 Pana, that probability was 9.5% in 2020 and 15.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Pana is ranked the 329th 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). Pana was ranked the 328th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Pana's White Population

4,786 residents of Pana, or 91.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Pana is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Pana ranks 183rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pana's White population has declined by an estimated 3.2%. White residents' share of Pana's population has decreased from 95.1% to 91.7%.

Pana is more White than neighboring Tower Hill (87.7% White), and Assumption (88.3% White). Pana is less White than neighboring Oconee (97.4% White), Ohlman (98.3% White), and Owaneco (99.7% White).

Pana's Black Population

20 residents of Pana, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Pana is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Pana ranks 926th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pana's Black population has remained roughly the same. Black residents' share of Pana's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Pana is more Black than neighboring Tower Hill (0% Black), Oconee (0% Black), Ohlman (0% Black), and Owaneco (0% Black). Pana is less Black than neighboring Assumption (3.3% Black).

Pana's Asian Population

78 residents of Pana, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Pana is slightly lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Pana ranks 586th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pana's Asian population has grown by an estimated 169.0%. Asian residents' share of Pana's population has increased from 0.6% to 1.5%.

Pana is more Asian than neighboring Tower Hill (0% Asian), Oconee (0% Asian), Assumption (0% Asian), Ohlman (0% Asian), and Owaneco (0% Asian).

Pana's Hispanic Population

225 residents of Pana, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Pana is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Pana ranks 1263rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pana's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 359.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Pana's population has increased from 0.9% to 4.3%.

Pana is more Hispanic than neighboring Tower Hill (0% Hispanic), Oconee (1.6% Hispanic), Assumption (2.3% Hispanic), Ohlman (0% Hispanic), and Owaneco (0% Hispanic).

Pana's Native American/Other Population

20 residents of Pana, 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 Pana is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Pana ranks 1007th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pana's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 81.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Pana's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Pana is more Native American/Other than neighboring Tower Hill (0% Native American/Other), Oconee (0% Native American/Other), Assumption (0.3% Native American/Other), Ohlman (0% Native American/Other), and Owaneco (0% Native American/Other).

Pana's Multiracial Population

88 residents of Pana, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Pana is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Pana ranks 997th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pana's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 40.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Pana's population has decreased from 2.8% to 1.7%.

Pana is more Multiracial than neighboring Oconee (1% Multiracial), and Owaneco (0.3% Multiracial). Pana is less Multiracial than neighboring Tower Hill (12.3% Multiracial), and Assumption (5.7% 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.