Sandwich, IL Demographics

A map of Sandwich's Population by Race

Sandwich, Illinois has an estimated population of 7,219, a less than 1% change from the 7,221 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 81.0% White, 11.0% Hispanic, 5.2% Multiracial, 1.4% Native American/Other, 1.1% Asian, and 0.4% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Sandwich, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Sandwich 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 Sandwich, that probability was 33.2% in 2020 and 32.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Sandwich is ranked the 279th 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). Sandwich was ranked the 280th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Sandwich's White Population

5,848 residents of Sandwich, or 81.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Sandwich is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Sandwich ranks 1104th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sandwich's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Sandwich's population has increased from 80.3% to 81.0%.

Sandwich is more White than neighboring Plano (52.9% White). Sandwich is less White than neighboring Somonauk (89.2% White), Lake Holiday (90.4% White), Millbrook (93.4% White), and Millington (85.6% White).

Sandwich's Black Population

26 residents of Sandwich, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Sandwich is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Sandwich ranks 666th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sandwich's Black population has declined by an estimated 55.2%. Black residents' share of Sandwich's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Sandwich is more Black than neighboring Millbrook (0% Black). Sandwich is less Black than neighboring Somonauk (1% Black), Lake Holiday (0.7% Black), Millington (1.5% Black), and Plano (1.3% Black).

Sandwich's Asian Population

79 residents of Sandwich, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Sandwich is slightly lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Sandwich ranks 476th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sandwich's Asian population has grown by an estimated 49.1%. Asian residents' share of Sandwich's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Sandwich is more Asian than neighboring Somonauk (0% Asian), Lake Holiday (0.8% Asian), Millbrook (0% Asian), Millington (0% Asian), and Plano (0.8% Asian).

Sandwich's Hispanic Population

793 residents of Sandwich, or 11.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Sandwich is lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Sandwich ranks 177th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sandwich's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 25.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Sandwich's population has decreased from 14.8% to 11.0%.

Sandwich is more Hispanic than neighboring Somonauk (5.9% Hispanic), Lake Holiday (2% Hispanic), Millbrook (1.6% Hispanic), and Millington (10.2% Hispanic). Sandwich is less Hispanic than neighboring Plano (39.8% Hispanic).

Sandwich's Native American/Other Population

98 residents of Sandwich, or 1.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Sandwich is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Sandwich ranks 915th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sandwich's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 390.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Sandwich's population has increased from 0.3% to 1.4%.

Sandwich is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lake Holiday (0% Native American/Other), Millbrook (0% Native American/Other), Millington (0% Native American/Other), and Plano (0% Native American/Other). Sandwich is less Native American/Other than neighboring Somonauk (1.6% Native American/Other).

Sandwich's Multiracial Population

375 residents of Sandwich, or 5.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Sandwich is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Sandwich ranks 885th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sandwich's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 67.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Sandwich's population has increased from 3.1% to 5.2%.

Sandwich is more Multiracial than neighboring Somonauk (2.4% Multiracial), Millbrook (4.9% Multiracial), and Millington (2.7% Multiracial). Sandwich is less Multiracial than neighboring Lake Holiday (6.2% Multiracial), and Plano (5.3% 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.