Peotone, IL Demographics

A map of Peotone's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	4,202	3,672	91.6%	88.5%
Hispanic	281	265	6.1%	6.4%
Asian	54	21	1.2%	0.5%
Multiracial	38	145	0.8%	3.5%
Native American/Other	12	7	0.3%	0.2%
Black	0	40	0.0%	1.0%

Peotone, Illinois has an estimated population of 4,587, a large increase from the 4,150 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 91.6% White, 6.1% Hispanic, 1.2% Asian, 0.8% Multiracial, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Peotone, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Peotone 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 Peotone, that probability was 21.2% in 2020 and 15.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Peotone is ranked the 347th 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). Peotone was ranked the 370th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Peotone's White Population

4,202 residents of Peotone, or 91.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Peotone is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Peotone ranks 869th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Peotone's White population has grown by an estimated 14.4%. White residents' share of Peotone's population has increased from 88.5% to 91.6%.

Peotone is more White than neighboring Andres (78% White), Manteno (88.9% White), Monee (50.5% White), University Park (8.4% White), and Richton Park (8.8% White).

Peotone's Black Population

0 residents of Peotone, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Peotone is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Peotone ranks 591st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Peotone's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Peotone's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.0%.

Peotone is less Black than neighboring Manteno (3.4% Black), Monee (35.7% Black), University Park (81.8% Black), and Richton Park (87.6% Black).

Peotone's Asian Population

54 residents of Peotone, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Peotone is slightly lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Peotone ranks 631st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Peotone's Asian population has grown by an estimated 157.1%. Asian residents' share of Peotone's population has increased from 0.5% to 1.2%.

Peotone is more Asian than neighboring Andres (0% Asian), Manteno (0.1% Asian), Monee (0.8% Asian), University Park (0.1% Asian), and Richton Park (0.4% Asian).

Peotone's Hispanic Population

281 residents of Peotone, or 6.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Peotone is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Peotone ranks 419th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Peotone's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 6.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Peotone's population has remained roughly unchanged at 6.1%.

Peotone is more Hispanic than neighboring Manteno (4.8% Hispanic), University Park (5.9% Hispanic), and Richton Park (1.2% Hispanic). Peotone is less Hispanic than neighboring Andres (22% Hispanic), and Monee (10.3% Hispanic).

Peotone's Native American/Other Population

12 residents of Peotone, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Peotone is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Peotone ranks 1061st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Peotone's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 71.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Peotone's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Peotone is more Native American/Other than neighboring Andres (0% Native American/Other), and University Park (0% Native American/Other). Peotone is less Native American/Other than neighboring Monee (1.1% Native American/Other), and Richton Park (1% Native American/Other).

Peotone's Multiracial Population

38 residents of Peotone, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Peotone is slightly lower than in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Peotone ranks 729th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Peotone's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 73.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Peotone's population has decreased from 3.5% to 0.8%.

Peotone is more Multiracial than neighboring Andres (0% Multiracial). Peotone is less Multiracial than neighboring Manteno (2.5% Multiracial), Monee (1.6% Multiracial), University Park (3.9% Multiracial), and Richton Park (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.