Schaumburg, IL Demographics

A map of Schaumburg's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	41,268	43,739	53.7%	55.6%
Asian	18,318	20,767	23.8%	26.4%
Hispanic	9,735	8,263	12.7%	10.5%
Black	4,391	3,266	5.7%	4.1%
Multiracial	2,682	2,304	3.5%	2.9%
Native American/Other	474	384	0.6%	0.5%

Schaumburg, Illinois has an estimated population of 76,868, a slight decrease from the 78,723 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 53.7% White, 23.8% Asian, 12.7% Hispanic, 5.7% Black, 3.5% Multiracial, and 0.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Schaumburg, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Schaumburg has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more 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 Schaumburg, that probability was 60.8% in 2020 and 63.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Schaumburg is ranked the 13th 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). Schaumburg was ranked the 12th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Schaumburg's White Population

41,268 residents of Schaumburg, or 53.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Schaumburg is slightly lower than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Schaumburg ranks 1327th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Schaumburg's White population has declined by an estimated 5.6%. White residents' share of Schaumburg's population has decreased from 55.6% to 53.7%.

Schaumburg is more White than neighboring Hoffman Estates (47.9% White), Rolling Meadows (50.9% White), and Hanover Park (30.2% White). Schaumburg is less White than neighboring Roselle (76.1% White), and Bloomingdale (68.6% White).

Schaumburg's Black Population

4,391 residents of Schaumburg, or 5.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Schaumburg is lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Schaumburg ranks 241st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Schaumburg's Black population has grown by an estimated 34.4%. Black residents' share of Schaumburg's population has increased from 4.1% to 5.7%.

Schaumburg is more Black than neighboring Roselle (1.1% Black), Hoffman Estates (5.5% Black), Rolling Meadows (2.6% Black), and Bloomingdale (2.7% Black). Schaumburg is less Black than neighboring Hanover Park (7.2% Black).

Schaumburg's Asian Population

18,318 residents of Schaumburg, or 23.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Schaumburg is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Schaumburg ranks 7th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Schaumburg's Asian population has declined by an estimated 11.8%. Asian residents' share of Schaumburg's population has decreased from 26.4% to 23.8%.

Schaumburg is more Asian than neighboring Roselle (9.3% Asian), Rolling Meadows (14.3% Asian), Hanover Park (18.5% Asian), and Bloomingdale (14.4% Asian). Schaumburg is less Asian than neighboring Hoffman Estates (25.1% Asian).

Schaumburg's Hispanic Population

9,735 residents of Schaumburg, or 12.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Schaumburg is lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Schaumburg ranks 245th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Schaumburg's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 17.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Schaumburg's population has increased from 10.5% to 12.7%.

Schaumburg is more Hispanic than neighboring Roselle (10.2% Hispanic). Schaumburg is less Hispanic than neighboring Hoffman Estates (17% Hispanic), Rolling Meadows (29.2% Hispanic), Hanover Park (40.5% Hispanic), and Bloomingdale (12.8% Hispanic).

Schaumburg's Native American/Other Population

474 residents of Schaumburg, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Schaumburg is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Schaumburg ranks 543rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Schaumburg's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 23.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Schaumburg's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Schaumburg is more Native American/Other than neighboring Roselle (0.3% Native American/Other), Hoffman Estates (0.2% Native American/Other), Rolling Meadows (0.3% Native American/Other), and Bloomingdale (0.1% Native American/Other).

Schaumburg's Multiracial Population

2,682 residents of Schaumburg, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Schaumburg is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Schaumburg ranks 963rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Schaumburg's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 16.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Schaumburg's population has increased from 2.9% to 3.5%.

Schaumburg is more Multiracial than neighboring Roselle (3.2% Multiracial), Rolling Meadows (2.7% Multiracial), Hanover Park (3.1% Multiracial), and Bloomingdale (1.3% Multiracial). Schaumburg is less Multiracial than neighboring Hoffman Estates (4.3% 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.