Sandoval, IL Demographics

A map of Sandoval's Population by Race

Sandoval, Illinois has an estimated population of 1,004, a large decrease from the 1,157 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 84.8% White, 6.7% Multiracial, 3.6% Hispanic, 3.2% Black, 1.7% Asian, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Sandoval, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Sandoval has become considerably 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 Sandoval, that probability was 19.1% in 2020 and 27.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Sandoval is ranked the 696th 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). Sandoval was ranked the 649th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Sandoval's White Population

851 residents of Sandoval, or 84.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Sandoval is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Sandoval ranks 798th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sandoval's White population has declined by an estimated 18.0%. White residents' share of Sandoval's population has decreased from 89.7% to 84.8%.

Sandoval is more White than neighboring Centralia (80.7% White). Sandoval is less White than neighboring Junction City (88.7% White), Central City (89.2% White), Odin (93.9% White), and Wamac (93% White).

Sandoval's Black Population

32 residents of Sandoval, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Sandoval is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Sandoval ranks 404th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sandoval's Black population has grown by an estimated 60.0%. Black residents' share of Sandoval's population has increased from 1.7% to 3.2%.

Sandoval is more Black than neighboring Junction City (0% Black), Central City (0.7% Black), Odin (0.4% Black), and Wamac (0.9% Black). Sandoval is less Black than neighboring Centralia (6.9% Black).

Sandoval's Asian Population

17 residents of Sandoval, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Sandoval is slightly lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Sandoval ranks 562nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sandoval's Asian population has grown by an estimated 142.9%. Asian residents' share of Sandoval's population has increased from 0.6% to 1.7%.

Sandoval is more Asian than neighboring Junction City (0.6% Asian), Central City (0% Asian), Odin (0.2% Asian), Centralia (1.6% Asian), and Wamac (0.2% Asian).

Sandoval's Hispanic Population

36 residents of Sandoval, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Sandoval is significantly lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Sandoval ranks 1258th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sandoval's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 227.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Sandoval's population has increased from 1.0% to 3.6%.

Sandoval is more Hispanic than neighboring Odin (0.7% Hispanic), and Wamac (1% Hispanic). Sandoval is less Hispanic than neighboring Junction City (4.2% Hispanic), Central City (4% Hispanic), and Centralia (3.9% Hispanic).

Sandoval's Native American/Other Population

1 residents of Sandoval, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Sandoval is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Sandoval ranks 371st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sandoval's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 85.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Sandoval's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.1%.

Sandoval is more Native American/Other than neighboring Junction City (0% Native American/Other), Odin (0% Native American/Other), and Wamac (0% Native American/Other). Sandoval is less Native American/Other than neighboring Central City (0.8% Native American/Other), and Centralia (1% Native American/Other).

Sandoval's Multiracial Population

67 residents of Sandoval, or 6.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Sandoval is slightly higher than in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Sandoval ranks 100th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sandoval's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 9.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Sandoval's population has remained roughly unchanged at 6.7%.

Sandoval is more Multiracial than neighboring Junction City (6.4% Multiracial), Central City (5.3% Multiracial), Odin (4.7% Multiracial), Centralia (5.9% Multiracial), and Wamac (4.9% 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.