Philo, IL Demographics

A map of Philo's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,452	1,316	97.6%	94.5%
Asian	19	3	1.3%	0.2%
Hispanic	9	10	0.6%	0.7%
Multiracial	7	43	0.5%	3.1%
Black	0	3	0.0%	0.2%
Native American/Other	0	17	0.0%	1.2%

Philo, Illinois has an estimated population of 1,487, an increase from the 1,392 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 97.6% White, 1.3% Asian, 0.6% Hispanic, 0.5% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Philo, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Philo 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 Philo, that probability was 10.5% in 2020 and 4.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Philo is ranked the 587th 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). Philo was ranked the 594th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Philo's White Population

1,452 residents of Philo, or 97.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Philo is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Philo ranks 244th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Philo's White population has grown by an estimated 10.3%. White residents' share of Philo's population has increased from 94.5% to 97.6%.

Philo is more White than neighboring Sidney (93.9% White), Tolono (96% White), Savoy (62.9% White), Urbana (52.9% White), and Villa Grove (95.4% White).

Philo's Black Population

0 residents of Philo, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Philo is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Philo ranks 1037th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Philo's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Philo's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Philo is less Black than neighboring Sidney (0.2% Black), Tolono (0.7% Black), Savoy (7.1% Black), and Urbana (18.7% Black).

Philo's Asian Population

19 residents of Philo, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Philo is slightly lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Philo ranks 896th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Philo's Asian population has grown by an estimated 533.3%. Asian residents' share of Philo's population has increased from 0.2% to 1.3%.

Philo is more Asian than neighboring Sidney (0.5% Asian), Tolono (0% Asian), and Villa Grove (0.6% Asian). Philo is less Asian than neighboring Savoy (20.3% Asian), and Urbana (14.2% Asian).

Philo's Hispanic Population

9 residents of Philo, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Philo is significantly lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Philo ranks 1318th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Philo's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 10.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Philo's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Philo is less Hispanic than neighboring Sidney (3.6% Hispanic), Tolono (0.7% Hispanic), Savoy (6.9% Hispanic), Urbana (10.1% Hispanic), and Villa Grove (2.4% Hispanic).

Philo's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Philo, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Philo is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Philo ranks 86th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Philo's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Philo's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.0%.

Philo is less Native American/Other than neighboring Sidney (1.1% Native American/Other), Tolono (1.3% Native American/Other), and Urbana (0.3% Native American/Other).

Philo's Multiracial Population

7 residents of Philo, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Philo is slightly lower than in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Philo ranks 891st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Philo's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 83.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Philo's population has decreased from 3.1% to 0.5%.

Philo is less Multiracial than neighboring Sidney (0.6% Multiracial), Tolono (1.2% Multiracial), Savoy (2.7% Multiracial), Urbana (3.8% Multiracial), and Villa Grove (1.7% 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.