Port Byron, IL Demographics

A map of Port Byron's Population by Race

Port Byron, Illinois has an estimated population of 1,854, a large increase from the 1,668 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 89.9% White, 8.1% Hispanic, 2.0% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Port Byron, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Port Byron is about as racially diverse as it was in 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 Port Byron, that probability was 18.1% in 2020 and 18.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Port Byron is ranked the 527th 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). Port Byron was ranked the 540th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Port Byron's White Population

1,666 residents of Port Byron, or 89.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Port Byron is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Port Byron ranks 762nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Byron's White population has grown by an estimated 10.6%. White residents' share of Port Byron's population has remained roughly unchanged at 89.9%.

Port Byron is more White than neighboring Rapids City (87.6% White), Le Claire (89.4% White), Cordova (89.2% White), and Hampton (76% White). Port Byron is less White than neighboring Princeton (94.5% White).

Port Byron's Black Population

0 residents of Port Byron, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Port Byron is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Port Byron ranks 794th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Byron's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Port Byron's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Port Byron is less Black than neighboring Rapids City (0.1% Black), Le Claire (1.3% Black), and Hampton (1.7% Black).

Port Byron's Asian Population

0 residents of Port Byron, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Port Byron is lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Port Byron ranks 704th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

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

Port Byron is less Asian than neighboring Rapids City (0.4% Asian), Le Claire (1.8% Asian), and Cordova (2% Asian).

Port Byron's Hispanic Population

151 residents of Port Byron, or 8.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Port Byron is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Port Byron ranks 486th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Byron's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 77.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Port Byron's population has increased from 5.1% to 8.1%.

Port Byron is more Hispanic than neighboring Rapids City (7.2% Hispanic), Le Claire (3.1% Hispanic), Cordova (3.5% Hispanic), and Princeton (1.1% Hispanic). Port Byron is less Hispanic than neighboring Hampton (15.8% Hispanic).

Port Byron's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Port Byron, 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 Port Byron is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Port Byron ranks 265th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Byron's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Port Byron's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Port Byron is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hampton (0.2% Native American/Other).

Port Byron's Multiracial Population

37 residents of Port Byron, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Port Byron is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Port Byron ranks 983rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Byron's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 22.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Port Byron's population has decreased from 2.9% to 2.0%.

Port Byron is less Multiracial than neighboring Rapids City (4.7% Multiracial), Le Claire (4.4% Multiracial), Cordova (5.4% Multiracial), Princeton (4.4% Multiracial), and Hampton (6.3% 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.