Plano, IL Demographics

A map of Plano's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	6,456	5,825	52.9%	49.2%
Hispanic	4,851	4,482	39.8%	37.8%
Multiracial	642	444	5.3%	3.7%
Black	156	846	1.3%	7.1%
Asian	98	203	0.8%	1.7%
Native American/Other	0	47	0.0%	0.4%

Plano, Illinois has an estimated population of 12,203, an increase from the 11,847 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 52.9% White, 39.8% Hispanic, 5.3% Multiracial, 1.3% Black, 0.8% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Plano, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Plano has become less 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 Plano, that probability was 60.8% in 2020 and 55.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Plano is ranked the 197th 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). Plano was ranked the 200th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Plano's White Population

6,456 residents of Plano, or 52.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Plano is lower than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Plano ranks 1356th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Plano's White population has grown by an estimated 10.8%. White residents' share of Plano's population has increased from 49.2% to 52.9%.

Plano is less White than neighboring Millbrook (93.4% White), Yorkville (68.6% White), Big Rock (70.8% White), Sandwich (81% White), and Sugar Grove (87.7% White).

Plano's Black Population

156 residents of Plano, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Plano is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Plano ranks 175th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Plano's Black population has declined by an estimated 81.6%. Black residents' share of Plano's population has decreased from 7.1% to 1.3%.

Plano is more Black than neighboring Millbrook (0% Black), Big Rock (0.2% Black), Sandwich (0.4% Black), and Sugar Grove (0.5% Black). Plano is less Black than neighboring Yorkville (6.7% Black).

Plano's Asian Population

98 residents of Plano, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Plano is lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Plano ranks 269th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Plano's Asian population has declined by an estimated 51.7%. Asian residents' share of Plano's population has decreased from 1.7% to 0.8%.

Plano is more Asian than neighboring Millbrook (0% Asian). Plano is less Asian than neighboring Yorkville (3.1% Asian), Sandwich (1.1% Asian), and Sugar Grove (2.7% Asian).

Plano's Hispanic Population

4,851 residents of Plano, or 39.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Plano is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Plano ranks 43rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Plano's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 8.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Plano's population has increased from 37.8% to 39.8%.

Plano is more Hispanic than neighboring Millbrook (1.6% Hispanic), Yorkville (19.4% Hispanic), Big Rock (9.8% Hispanic), Sandwich (11% Hispanic), and Sugar Grove (6.4% Hispanic).

Plano's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Plano, 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 Plano is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Plano ranks 719th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Plano's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Plano's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Plano is less Native American/Other than neighboring Yorkville (0.3% Native American/Other), Sandwich (1.4% Native American/Other), and Sugar Grove (0.4% Native American/Other).

Plano's Multiracial Population

642 residents of Plano, or 5.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Plano is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Plano ranks 620th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Plano's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 44.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Plano's population has increased from 3.7% to 5.3%.

Plano is more Multiracial than neighboring Millbrook (4.9% Multiracial), Yorkville (2% Multiracial), Sandwich (5.2% Multiracial), and Sugar Grove (2.3% Multiracial). Plano is less Multiracial than neighboring Big Rock (18.4% 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.