Pesotum, IL Demographics

A map of Pesotum's Population by Race

Pesotum, Illinois has an estimated population of 557, a slight increase from the 550 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 96.4% White, 2.3% Hispanic, 1.1% Multiracial, 0.2% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Pesotum, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Pesotum has become slightly 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 Pesotum, that probability was 7.8% in 2020 and 7.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Pesotum is ranked the 898th 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). Pesotum was ranked the 881st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Pesotum's White Population

537 residents of Pesotum, or 96.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Pesotum is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Pesotum ranks 107th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pesotum's White population has grown by an estimated 1.7%. White residents' share of Pesotum's population has remained roughly unchanged at 96.4%.

Pesotum is more White than neighboring Tolono (96% White), Sadorus (86.8% White), Tuscola (92.4% White), Villa Grove (95.4% White), and Savoy (62.9% White).

Pesotum's Black Population

0 residents of Pesotum, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Pesotum is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Pesotum ranks 710th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pesotum's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Pesotum's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Pesotum is less Black than neighboring Tolono (0.7% Black), Tuscola (4% Black), and Savoy (7.1% Black).

Pesotum's Asian Population

0 residents of Pesotum, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Pesotum is lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Pesotum ranks 1029th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

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

Pesotum is less Asian than neighboring Tuscola (0.7% Asian), Villa Grove (0.6% Asian), and Savoy (20.3% Asian).

Pesotum's Hispanic Population

13 residents of Pesotum, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Pesotum is significantly lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Pesotum ranks 1071st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pesotum's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 44.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Pesotum's population has increased from 1.6% to 2.3%.

Pesotum is more Hispanic than neighboring Tolono (0.7% Hispanic), and Tuscola (0.1% Hispanic). Pesotum is less Hispanic than neighboring Sadorus (9.1% Hispanic), Villa Grove (2.4% Hispanic), and Savoy (6.9% Hispanic).

Pesotum's Native American/Other Population

1 residents of Pesotum, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Pesotum is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Pesotum ranks 1046th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pesotum's Native American/Other population has remained roughly the same. Native American/Other residents' share of Pesotum's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Pesotum is more Native American/Other than neighboring Tuscola (0% Native American/Other), Villa Grove (0% Native American/Other), and Savoy (0% Native American/Other). Pesotum is less Native American/Other than neighboring Tolono (1.3% Native American/Other), and Sadorus (0.7% Native American/Other).

Pesotum's Multiracial Population

6 residents of Pesotum, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Pesotum is slightly lower than in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Pesotum ranks 1355th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pesotum's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 25.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Pesotum's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Pesotum is less Multiracial than neighboring Tolono (1.2% Multiracial), Sadorus (3.4% Multiracial), Tuscola (2.7% Multiracial), Villa Grove (1.7% Multiracial), and Savoy (2.7% 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.