Sesser, IL Demographics

A map of Sesser's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,890	1,748	93.4%	92.6%
Asian	55	0	2.7%	0.0%
Hispanic	44	49	2.2%	2.6%
Multiracial	28	84	1.4%	4.4%
Native American/Other	6	2	0.3%	0.1%
Black	0	5	0.0%	0.3%

Sesser, Illinois has an estimated population of 2,023, an increase from the 1,888 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 93.4% White, 2.7% Asian, 2.2% Hispanic, 1.4% Multiracial, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Sesser, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Sesser has become less 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 Sesser, that probability was 14.0% in 2020 and 12.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Sesser is ranked the 502nd 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). Sesser was ranked the 513th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Sesser's White Population

1,890 residents of Sesser, or 93.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Sesser is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Sesser ranks 527th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sesser's White population has grown by an estimated 8.1%. White residents' share of Sesser's population has increased from 92.6% to 93.4%.

Sesser is more White than neighboring North City (93.3% White), and Christopher (93.2% White). Sesser is less White than neighboring Valier (95% White), Buckner (94.9% White), and Nason (98% White).

Sesser's Black Population

0 residents of Sesser, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Sesser is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Sesser ranks 1001st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

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

Sesser is less Black than neighboring Valier (0.4% Black).

Sesser's Asian Population

55 residents of Sesser, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Sesser is slightly lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Sesser ranks 1029th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sesser's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 55. Asian residents' share of Sesser's population has increased from 0.0% to 2.7%.

Sesser is more Asian than neighboring Valier (0% Asian), North City (1% Asian), Buckner (0% Asian), Christopher (0% Asian), and Nason (0% Asian).

Sesser's Hispanic Population

44 residents of Sesser, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Sesser is significantly lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Sesser ranks 818th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sesser's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 10.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Sesser's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.2%.

Sesser is more Hispanic than neighboring Valier (0% Hispanic), North City (0.1% Hispanic), Buckner (1.8% Hispanic), and Nason (0% Hispanic). Sesser is less Hispanic than neighboring Christopher (3.4% Hispanic).

Sesser's Native American/Other Population

6 residents of Sesser, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Sesser is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Sesser ranks 1112th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sesser's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 200.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Sesser's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Sesser is more Native American/Other than neighboring Valier (0% Native American/Other), Buckner (0% Native American/Other), Christopher (0% Native American/Other), and Nason (0% Native American/Other).

Sesser's Multiracial Population

28 residents of Sesser, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Sesser is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Sesser ranks 388th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sesser's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 66.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Sesser's population has decreased from 4.4% to 1.4%.

Sesser is less Multiracial than neighboring Valier (4.6% Multiracial), North City (5.3% Multiracial), Buckner (3.3% Multiracial), Christopher (3.4% Multiracial), and Nason (2% 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.