Prophetstown, IL Demographics

A map of Prophetstown's Population by Race

Prophetstown, Illinois has an estimated population of 1,903, a slight decrease from the 1,946 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 89.7% White, 4.2% Multiracial, 2.8% Black, 1.5% Native American/Other, 1.4% Hispanic, and 0.4% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Prophetstown, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Prophetstown has become more 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 Prophetstown, that probability was 17.3% in 2020 and 19.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Prophetstown is ranked the 518th 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). Prophetstown was ranked the 509th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Prophetstown's White Population

1,707 residents of Prophetstown, or 89.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Prophetstown is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Prophetstown ranks 717th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Prophetstown's White population has declined by an estimated 3.4%. White residents' share of Prophetstown's population has decreased from 90.8% to 89.7%.

Prophetstown is more White than neighboring Lyndon (87.8% White). Prophetstown is less White than neighboring Morrison (92% White), Erie (92.7% White), Hooppole (95.1% White), and Tampico (93.3% White).

Prophetstown's Black Population

53 residents of Prophetstown, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Prophetstown is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Prophetstown ranks 517th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Prophetstown's Black population has grown by an estimated 130.4%. Black residents' share of Prophetstown's population has increased from 1.2% to 2.8%.

Prophetstown is more Black than neighboring Lyndon (0.9% Black), Morrison (2% Black), Erie (0.1% Black), Hooppole (0% Black), and Tampico (0% Black).

Prophetstown's Asian Population

8 residents of Prophetstown, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Prophetstown is lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Prophetstown ranks 768th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Prophetstown's Asian population has grown by an estimated 14.3%. Asian residents' share of Prophetstown's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Prophetstown is more Asian than neighboring Lyndon (0.2% Asian), Hooppole (0% Asian), and Tampico (0% Asian). Prophetstown is less Asian than neighboring Morrison (0.5% Asian), and Erie (0.5% Asian).

Prophetstown's Hispanic Population

27 residents of Prophetstown, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Prophetstown is significantly lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Prophetstown ranks 651st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Prophetstown's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 61.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Prophetstown's population has decreased from 3.6% to 1.4%.

Prophetstown is more Hispanic than neighboring Erie (1.1% Hispanic), and Hooppole (1.1% Hispanic). Prophetstown is less Hispanic than neighboring Lyndon (8.3% Hispanic), Morrison (3.2% Hispanic), and Tampico (4.1% Hispanic).

Prophetstown's Native American/Other Population

28 residents of Prophetstown, or 1.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Prophetstown is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Prophetstown ranks 940th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Prophetstown's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 460.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Prophetstown's population has increased from 0.3% to 1.5%.

Prophetstown is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lyndon (0.2% Native American/Other), Morrison (0% Native American/Other), Hooppole (0% Native American/Other), and Tampico (0% Native American/Other). Prophetstown is less Native American/Other than neighboring Erie (1.9% Native American/Other).

Prophetstown's Multiracial Population

80 residents of Prophetstown, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Prophetstown is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Prophetstown ranks 594th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Prophetstown's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 8.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Prophetstown's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.2%.

Prophetstown is more Multiracial than neighboring Lyndon (2.5% Multiracial), Morrison (2.3% Multiracial), Erie (3.8% Multiracial), Hooppole (3.8% Multiracial), and Tampico (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.